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U.S. Paper Products Industry Analysis
UpdatedFeb 22, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies7
- 7D-5.1%
- 3M3.8%
- 1Y-31.9%
- YTDn/a
Over the last 7 days, the Paper Products industry has dropped 5.1%, driven by Sylvamo declining 5.2%. Meanwhile, Mercer International actually outperformed within the industry, gaining 16% in the last week. Overall the industry is down 32% in 12 months. Earnings are forecast to grow by 45% annually.
Industry Valuation and Performance
Has the U.S. Paper Products Industry valuation changed over the past few years?
| Date | Market Cap | Revenue | Earnings | PE | Absolute PE | PS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 23 Feb 2026 | US$2.7b | US$8.3b | -US$64,948,723.00 | 14.6x | -41.1x | 0.3x |
| Wed, 21 Jan 2026 | US$3.0b | US$10.2b | -US$238,230,723.00 | 11x | -12.7x | 0.3x |
| Fri, 19 Dec 2025 | US$3.0b | US$10.2b | -US$238,230,723.00 | 11.2x | -12.5x | 0.3x |
| Sun, 16 Nov 2025 | US$2.5b | US$9.9b | -US$377,230,723.00 | 9.8x | -6.6x | 0.3x |
| Tue, 14 Oct 2025 | US$2.5b | US$10.0b | -US$233,436,422.00 | 7.9x | -10.7x | 0.2x |
| Thu, 11 Sep 2025 | US$2.7b | US$10.0b | -US$233,436,422.00 | 8x | -11.8x | 0.3x |
| Sat, 09 Aug 2025 | US$3.0b | US$10.2b | -US$163,562,343.00 | 5.8x | -18.1x | 0.3x |
| Mon, 07 Jul 2025 | US$3.4b | US$9.9b | -US$153,177,343.00 | 7.5x | -22x | 0.3x |
| Wed, 04 Jun 2025 | US$3.3b | US$9.9b | -US$153,177,343.00 | 7.6x | -21.5x | 0.3x |
| Fri, 02 May 2025 | US$3.7b | US$9.8b | -US$76,784,094.00 | 8x | -48x | 0.4x |
| Sun, 30 Mar 2025 | US$4.2b | US$9.6b | -US$72,923,238.00 | 9x | -57.4x | 0.4x |
| Tue, 25 Feb 2025 | US$4.5b | US$9.6b | -US$183,123,238.00 | 9.1x | -24.6x | 0.5x |
| Thu, 23 Jan 2025 | US$4.9b | US$10.3b | US$94.2m | 29.6x | 52.5x | 0.5x |
| Sat, 21 Dec 2024 | US$4.7b | US$10.3b | US$94.2m | 30x | 49.9x | 0.5x |
| Mon, 18 Nov 2024 | US$5.0b | US$10.3b | US$94.2m | 31.1x | 52.6x | 0.5x |
| Wed, 16 Oct 2024 | US$4.5b | US$9.2b | US$1.1m | 12.6x | 4034.5x | 0.5x |
| Fri, 13 Sep 2024 | US$4.0b | US$9.2b | US$1.1m | 11.8x | 3541.9x | 0.4x |
| Sun, 11 Aug 2024 | US$4.2b | US$9.2b | -US$55,406.00 | 12.6x | -75681.9x | 0.5x |
| Tue, 09 Jul 2024 | US$4.1b | US$9.2b | -US$30,111,406.00 | 10.7x | -136.2x | 0.4x |
| Thu, 06 Jun 2024 | US$4.4b | US$9.2b | -US$30,111,406.00 | 11.6x | -146.4x | 0.5x |
| Sat, 04 May 2024 | US$4.2b | US$9.2b | US$24.0m | 9.1x | 176.3x | 0.5x |
| Mon, 01 Apr 2024 | US$4.0b | US$9.3b | US$30.6m | 8.4x | 131.5x | 0.4x |
| Wed, 28 Feb 2024 | US$3.7b | US$9.3b | US$22.7m | 7.8x | 162.2x | 0.4x |
| Fri, 26 Jan 2024 | US$5.5b | US$14.3b | US$517.2m | 6.6x | 10.6x | 0.4x |
| Sun, 24 Dec 2023 | US$5.6b | US$14.3b | US$517.2m | 7.2x | 10.9x | 0.4x |
| Tue, 21 Nov 2023 | US$5.5b | US$14.3b | US$517.2m | 6.8x | 10.6x | 0.4x |
| Thu, 19 Oct 2023 | US$5.4b | US$14.5b | US$615.4m | 5.4x | 8.8x | 0.4x |
| Sat, 16 Sep 2023 | US$5.2b | US$14.5b | US$615.4m | 5.1x | 8.4x | 0.4x |
| Mon, 14 Aug 2023 | US$5.1b | US$14.5b | US$615.4m | 4.9x | 8.3x | 0.4x |
| Wed, 12 Jul 2023 | US$5.4b | US$14.6b | US$840.2m | 4.8x | 6.4x | 0.4x |
| Fri, 09 Jun 2023 | US$5.4b | US$14.6b | US$840.2m | 4.9x | 6.4x | 0.4x |
| Sun, 07 May 2023 | US$5.5b | US$14.4b | US$798.5m | 5.2x | 6.8x | 0.4x |
| Tue, 04 Apr 2023 | US$5.5b | US$14.5b | US$815.7m | 4.9x | 6.8x | 0.4x |
| Thu, 02 Mar 2023 | US$5.8b | US$14.5b | US$831.7m | 5.1x | 7x | 0.4x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
7x
Current Industry PE
- Investors are pessimistic on the American Paper Products industry, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates will be lower than they have historically.
- The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.39x.
Past Earnings Growth
- Total earnings for the Paper Products industry have declined over the last three years, with the industry now making a loss overall.
- Revenues have also declined 17% per year, which is driving profits down.
Industry Comparison
How does U.S. Paper Products compare with similar industries?
| US Market | 1.04% | |
| Materials | 0.30% | |
| Paper and Forestry Products | -10.71% | |
| Paper Products | -5.15% | |
| Forestry Products | -13.09% | |
Industry PEThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.
Forecasted GrowthThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.
Top Stock Gainers and Losers
Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?
| Company | Last Price | 7D | 1Y | Valuation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MERC Mercer International | US$2.06 | 15.7% +US$18.7m | -73.2% | PS0.07x |