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U.S. Paper and Forestry Products Industry Analysis

UpdatedJun 28, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies11
  • 7D4.4%
  • 3M13.0%
  • 1Y-11.2%
  • YTD-4.8%

Over the last 7 days, the Paper and Forestry Products industry has risen 4.4%, driven by gains from Louisiana-Pacific of 6.2%. In the past year, the industry is down 11%. Earnings are forecast to grow by 53% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the U.S. Paper and Forestry Products Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sun, 28 Jun 2026US$8.1bUS$10.7b-US$3,265,458.0042.8x-2465.4x0.7x
Tue, 26 May 2026US$7.1bUS$10.7b-US$3,265,458.0037.5x-2163.5x0.7x
Thu, 23 Apr 2026US$7.3bUS$11.0bUS$71.7m24x101.3x0.7x
Sat, 21 Mar 2026US$7.2bUS$11.0bUS$71.7m22.3x100.5x0.7x
Mon, 16 Feb 2026US$9.4bUS$11.1bUS$118.9m22.8x78.9x0.8x
Wed, 14 Jan 2026US$9.4bUS$13.0b-US$31,603,514.0020.5x-297.9x0.7x
Fri, 12 Dec 2025US$9.0bUS$13.0b-US$30,959,252.0019.6x-291.8x0.7x
Sun, 09 Nov 2025US$7.9bUS$12.7b-US$170,460,872.0025.3x-46.5x0.6x
Tue, 07 Oct 2025US$9.1bUS$13.0bUS$55.9m20.8x162.4x0.7x
Thu, 04 Sep 2025US$9.3bUS$13.0bUS$55.9m21.7x167.2x0.7x
Sat, 02 Aug 2025US$9.2bUS$12.9bUS$267.7m11x34.4x0.7x
Mon, 30 Jun 2025US$9.3bUS$12.9bUS$241.1m11.2x38.7x0.7x
Wed, 28 May 2025US$9.8bUS$12.9bUS$241.1m12.1x40.7x0.8x
Fri, 25 Apr 2025US$9.5bUS$12.6bUS$335.8m11.3x28.3x0.8x
Sun, 23 Mar 2025US$10.6bUS$12.6bUS$335.9m12.1x31.6x0.8x
Tue, 18 Feb 2025US$12.5bUS$12.6bUS$118.8m14.3x105.5x1x
Thu, 16 Jan 2025US$12.5bUS$13.2bUS$500.0m24.6x24.9x0.9x
Sat, 14 Dec 2024US$13.3bUS$13.2bUS$500.0m25.5x26.7x1x
Mon, 11 Nov 2024US$13.4bUS$13.1bUS$462.2m25.6x28.9x1x
Wed, 09 Oct 2024US$12.0bUS$12.1bUS$433.2m14.4x27.8x1x
Fri, 06 Sep 2024US$10.7bUS$12.1bUS$433.2m13.4x24.7x0.9x
Sun, 04 Aug 2024US$11.1bUS$11.9bUS$223.0m14.3x49.6x0.9x
Tue, 02 Jul 2024US$10.2bUS$11.9bUS$223.0m14x45.7x0.9x
Thu, 30 May 2024US$11.0bUS$11.9bUS$223.0m14.4x49.4x0.9x
Sat, 27 Apr 2024US$9.5bUS$11.9bUS$208.6m20.3x45.5x0.8x
Mon, 25 Mar 2024US$10.1bUS$11.9bUS$200.7m21.7x50.4x0.9x
Wed, 21 Feb 2024US$8.6bUS$12.0bUS$151.7m18.3x57x0.7x
Fri, 19 Jan 2024US$10.4bUS$17.0bUS$626.2m6.7x16.7x0.6x
Sun, 17 Dec 2023US$10.4bUS$17.0bUS$631.0m7x16.5x0.6x
Tue, 14 Nov 2023US$9.8bUS$17.0bUS$631.0m6.8x15.5x0.6x
Thu, 12 Oct 2023US$9.3bUS$17.3bUS$740.2m9x12.5x0.5x
Sat, 09 Sep 2023US$9.5bUS$17.3bUS$735.4m6.8x12.9x0.6x
Mon, 07 Aug 2023US$10.3bUS$17.3bUS$771.4m7.1x13.4x0.6x
Wed, 05 Jul 2023US$10.6bUS$17.9bUS$1.3b4.6x8x0.6x
Price to Earnings Ratio

8x


Total Market Cap: US$10.6bTotal Earnings: US$1.3bTotal Revenue: US$17.9bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Paper and Forestry Products Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average -86.2x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are relatively neutral on the American Forestry industry at the moment, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates to remain steady.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.76x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • Total earnings for the Forestry industry have declined over the last three years, with the industry now making a loss overall.
  • Revenues have also declined 16% per year, which is driving profits down.

Industry Trends

Which industries have driven the changes within the U.S. Materials industry?

US Market-2.52%
Materials-2.18%
Paper and Forestry Products4.36%
Forestry Products6.21%
Paper Products-0.033%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Forestry Products industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 28.3x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 52.6%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 79.7% per year.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Paper Products industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 54% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings decline of 64% per year.
  • In contrast, the Forestry Products industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 53% per year over the next few years.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
LPX Louisiana-PacificUS$82.386.2%
+US$336.7m		-6.1%PE70.2x
MAGN MagneraUS$12.522.7%
+US$11.8m		-0.7%PS0.1x
CLW Clearwater PaperUS$16.800.06%
+US$161.3k		-39.8%PS0.2x
NWGL CL Workshop GroupUS$0.263.7%
+US$152.3k		-74.9%PS0.3x

Latest News

LPX
US$82.38
Louisiana-Pacific
7D
6.2%
1Y
-6.1%
SLVM
US$39.34
Sylvamo
7D
-0.8%
1Y
-22.4%
Narrative Update • Jun 24

SLVM: Future Returns Will Hinge On Discount Rate And P/E Reset

Analysts have slightly reduced their average price target on Sylvamo, trimming it by a few dollars to reflect updated views on discount rates, modestly adjusted revenue assumptions, and profitability expectations. They continue to view the stock through a long-term earnings lens anchored by a similar fair value and P/E framework.
MERC
US$0.68
Mercer International
7D
-21.1%
1Y
-80.7%
NWGL
US$0.26
CL Workshop Group
7D
3.7%
1Y
-74.9%
MAGN
US$12.52
Magnera
7D
2.7%
1Y
-0.7%
ITP
US$0.19
IT Tech Packaging
7D
-0.6%
1Y
-3.1%
CLW
US$16.80
Clearwater Paper
7D
0.06%
1Y
-39.8%