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U.S. Paper Products Industry Analysis
UpdatedNov 24, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies7
- 7D14.3%
- 3M-1.0%
- 1Y-45.8%
- YTDn/a
Over the last 7 days, the Paper Products industry has risen 7.1%, driven by gains from Magnera of 65%. Meanwhile, Clearwater Paper actually underperformed within the industry, shrinking 7.0% in the last week. In the past year, the industry is down 50%. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 35% per annum.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 26 Nov 2025 | US$2.6b | US$10.2b | -US$238,230,723.00 | 10.2x | -11.1x | 0.3x |
| Fri, 24 Oct 2025 | US$2.5b | US$10.0b | -US$233,436,422.00 | 8.1x | -10.9x | 0.3x |
| Sun, 21 Sep 2025 | US$2.7b | US$10.0b | -US$233,436,422.00 | 8.1x | -11.6x | 0.3x |
| Tue, 19 Aug 2025 | US$2.8b | US$10.0b | -US$233,436,422.00 | 8.1x | -11.8x | 0.3x |
| Thu, 17 Jul 2025 | US$3.2b | US$9.9b | -US$153,177,343.00 | 7.2x | -21x | 0.3x |
| Sat, 14 Jun 2025 | US$3.4b | US$9.9b | -US$153,177,343.00 | 7.2x | -21.9x | 0.3x |
| Mon, 12 May 2025 | US$3.3b | US$9.9b | -US$153,420,094.00 | 7.5x | -21.8x | 0.3x |
| Wed, 09 Apr 2025 | US$3.6b | US$9.6b | -US$72,923,238.00 | 7.5x | -49.6x | 0.4x |
| Fri, 07 Mar 2025 | US$4.4b | US$9.6b | -US$72,923,238.00 | 9.1x | -60.9x | 0.5x |
| Sun, 02 Feb 2025 | US$4.9b | US$10.3b | US$94.2m | 31.4x | 52.4x | 0.5x |
| Tue, 31 Dec 2024 | US$4.8b | US$10.3b | US$94.2m | 30.1x | 51.5x | 0.5x |
| Thu, 28 Nov 2024 | US$5.4b | US$10.3b | US$94.2m | 34.4x | 57.6x | 0.5x |
| Sat, 26 Oct 2024 | US$4.5b | US$9.2b | US$1.1m | 12.5x | 4048.2x | 0.5x |
| Mon, 23 Sep 2024 | US$4.6b | US$9.2b | US$1.1m | 13.3x | 4093.4x | 0.5x |
| Wed, 21 Aug 2024 | US$4.2b | US$9.2b | US$1.1m | 12.5x | 3744.3x | 0.5x |
| Fri, 19 Jul 2024 | US$4.4b | US$9.2b | -US$30,111,406.00 | 11.3x | -146x | 0.5x |
| Sun, 16 Jun 2024 | US$4.3b | US$9.2b | -US$30,111,406.00 | 11.3x | -143.9x | 0.5x |
| Tue, 14 May 2024 | US$4.4b | US$9.2b | -US$30,111,406.00 | 11.2x | -147.4x | 0.5x |
| Thu, 11 Apr 2024 | US$3.9b | US$9.3b | US$30.6m | 8x | 129.1x | 0.4x |
| Sat, 09 Mar 2024 | US$4.0b | US$9.3b | US$22.7m | 8.2x | 176.6x | 0.4x |
| Mon, 05 Feb 2024 | US$5.3b | US$14.3b | US$517.2m | 6.5x | 10.3x | 0.4x |
| Wed, 03 Jan 2024 | US$5.6b | US$14.3b | US$517.2m | 7.1x | 10.8x | 0.4x |
| Fri, 01 Dec 2023 | US$5.6b | US$14.3b | US$517.2m | 6.9x | 10.7x | 0.4x |
| Sun, 29 Oct 2023 | US$5.2b | US$14.5b | US$615.4m | 5.3x | 8.5x | 0.4x |
| Tue, 26 Sep 2023 | US$5.3b | US$14.5b | US$615.4m | 5.4x | 8.6x | 0.4x |
| Thu, 24 Aug 2023 | US$5.2b | US$14.5b | US$615.4m | 4.8x | 8.4x | 0.4x |
| Sat, 22 Jul 2023 | US$5.4b | US$14.6b | US$840.2m | 4.7x | 6.4x | 0.4x |
| Mon, 19 Jun 2023 | US$5.4b | US$14.6b | US$840.2m | 4.9x | 6.4x | 0.4x |
| Wed, 17 May 2023 | US$5.3b | US$14.6b | US$840.2m | 4.8x | 6.3x | 0.4x |
| Fri, 14 Apr 2023 | US$5.5b | US$14.5b | US$815.7m | 4.9x | 6.8x | 0.4x |
| Sun, 12 Mar 2023 | US$5.7b | US$14.5b | US$831.7m | 5.1x | 6.9x | 0.4x |
| Tue, 07 Feb 2023 | US$6.0b | US$14.9b | US$969.5m | 4.7x | 6.2x | 0.4x |
| Thu, 05 Jan 2023 | US$5.9b | US$14.9b | US$969.5m | 4.8x | 6.1x | 0.4x |
| Sat, 03 Dec 2022 | US$6.3b | US$14.9b | US$969.5m | 5.1x | 6.5x | 0.4x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
6.5x
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 0.40x.
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 12% per year, which is driving profits down.
Industry Comparison
How does U.S. Paper Products compare with similar industries?
| US Market | 2.41% | |
| Materials | 2.80% | |
| Paper and Forestry Products | 10.70% | |
| Paper Products | 14.35% | |
| Forestry Products | 8.93% | |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAGN Magnera | US$13.50 | 67.7% +US$194.0m | -31.0% | PS0.1x | |
| SLVM Sylvamo | US$48.03 | 7.8% +US$137.6m | -47.4% | PE10.5x | |
| MERC Mercer International | US$1.77 | 14.2% +US$14.7m | -71.2% | PS0.06x | |
| CLW Clearwater Paper | US$17.77 | 0.6% +US$1.6m | -34.3% | PS0.2x |
