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U.S. Paper and Forestry Products Industry Analysis

UpdatedJul 13, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies10
  • 7D2.7%
  • 3M-2.0%
  • 1Y-22.8%
  • YTD-15.8%

In the last week, the Paper and Forestry Products industry is up 2.7%, with Magnera up 1.7%. Meanwhile, Mercer International actually underperformed within the industry, shrinking 15% in the last week. However, the industry is down 23% over the past year. Earnings are forecast to grow by 55% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Mon, 13 Jul 2026US$2.3bUS$8.2b-US$85,265,458.0015.3x-27.2x0.3x
Wed, 10 Jun 2026US$7.1bUS$10.7b-US$3,265,458.0038.7x-2174.5x0.7x
Fri, 08 May 2026US$7.2bUS$10.8bUS$3.7m37.6x1935x0.7x
Sun, 05 Apr 2026US$7.2bUS$11.0bUS$71.7m23.3x100.7x0.7x
Tue, 03 Mar 2026US$8.5bUS$11.0bUS$71.7m27.2x118.7x0.8x
Thu, 29 Jan 2026US$9.1bUS$13.0b-US$31,603,514.0019.7x-287.5x0.7x
Sat, 27 Dec 2025US$8.7bUS$13.0b-US$30,959,252.0018.7x-280x0.7x
Mon, 24 Nov 2025US$8.1bUS$13.0b-US$30,935,173.0025.1x-261.2x0.6x
Wed, 22 Oct 2025US$8.9bUS$13.0bUS$55.9m21.7x158.9x0.7x
Fri, 19 Sep 2025US$9.1bUS$13.0bUS$55.9m21.3x162.5x0.7x
Sun, 17 Aug 2025US$9.7bUS$13.0bUS$55.8m15.6x174.1x0.8x
Tue, 15 Jul 2025US$9.8bUS$12.9bUS$241.1m11.5x40.6x0.8x
Thu, 12 Jun 2025US$9.7bUS$12.9bUS$241.1m11.4x40.4x0.8x
Sat, 10 May 2025US$9.9bUS$12.9bUS$240.9m11.6x41.3x0.8x
Mon, 07 Apr 2025US$9.7bUS$12.6bUS$335.9m11.1x28.9x0.8x
Wed, 05 Mar 2025US$11.3bUS$12.6bUS$335.9m12.4x33.6x0.9x
Fri, 31 Jan 2025US$13.0bUS$13.2bUS$500.0m25.7x26.1x1x
Sun, 29 Dec 2024US$12.1bUS$13.2bUS$500.0m24.1x24.3x0.9x
Tue, 26 Nov 2024US$13.5bUS$13.2bUS$499.2m27.3x27x1x
Thu, 24 Oct 2024US$11.4bUS$12.1bUS$433.2m14.9x26.4x0.9x
Sat, 21 Sep 2024US$11.7bUS$12.1bUS$433.2m15.3x27.1x1x
Mon, 19 Aug 2024US$10.8bUS$12.1bUS$433.2m13.5x25x0.9x
Wed, 17 Jul 2024US$10.5bUS$11.9bUS$223.0m14.9x47.1x0.9x
Fri, 14 Jun 2024US$11.2bUS$11.9bUS$223.0m14.5x50x0.9x
Sun, 12 May 2024US$10.6bUS$11.9bUS$224.0m13.4x47.1x0.9x
Tue, 09 Apr 2024US$10.0bUS$11.9bUS$208.6m21x47.9x0.8x
Thu, 07 Mar 2024US$9.6bUS$11.9bUS$200.7m20.2x47.9x0.8x
Sat, 03 Feb 2024US$10.2bUS$17.0bUS$626.2m6.7x16.3x0.6x
Mon, 01 Jan 2024US$10.8bUS$17.0bUS$626.2m7.1x17.3x0.6x
Wed, 29 Nov 2023US$10.2bUS$17.0bUS$631.0m6.9x16.1x0.6x
Fri, 27 Oct 2023US$9.1bUS$17.3bUS$740.2m8.4x12.3x0.5x
Sun, 24 Sep 2023US$9.4bUS$17.3bUS$740.2m8.8x12.7x0.5x
Tue, 22 Aug 2023US$9.4bUS$17.3bUS$735.4m6.8x12.8x0.5x
Thu, 20 Jul 2023US$11.0bUS$17.9bUS$1.3b5x8.3x0.6x
Price to Earnings Ratio

8.3x


Total Market Cap: US$11.0bTotal 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 -112.6x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are pessimistic on the American Forestry 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 0.76x.
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 23% per year, which is driving profits down.

Industry Trends

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

US Market0.11%
Materials-2.17%
Paper and Forestry Products2.70%
Paper Products2.70%
Forestry Products0.45%
Industry PE
    Forecasted Growth
    • Analysts are most optimistic on the Paper Products industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 55% over the next 5 years.
    • This is better than its past earnings decline of 64% per year.
    • In contrast, the Paper Products industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 55% 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
    		MAGN MagneraUS$12.992.4%
    +US$10.7m    		0.7%PS0.1x
    		SLVM SylvamoUS$39.280.4%
    +US$6.8m    		-22.4%PE15.3x

    Latest News

    MERC
    US$0.58
    Mercer International
    7D
    -22.4%
    1Y
    -84.7%
    CLW
    US$15.19
    Clearwater Paper
    7D
    -4.3%
    1Y
    -49.2%
    SLVM
    US$39.28
    Sylvamo
    7D
    0.4%
    1Y
    -22.4%
    Narrative Update • Jul 08

    SLVM: Index Removals And Share Repurchases Will Support Future Upside

    The Sylvamo analyst price target has been reduced from about $63.33 to $59.00, as analysts factor in updated assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E following recent research commentary. What’s in the News for Sylvamo Sylvamo Corporation (NYSE: SLVM) was dropped from the Russell 2000 Growth Benchmark, based on the latest index constituent review.
    NWGL
    US$0.25
    CL Workshop Group
    7D
    -14.7%
    1Y
    -75.6%
    MAGN
    US$12.99
    Magnera
    7D
    2.4%
    1Y
    0.7%
    ITP
    US$0.17
    IT Tech Packaging
    7D
    -9.3%
    1Y
    -8.1%