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U.S. Paper and Forestry Products Industry Analysis

UpdatedAug 12, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies9
  • 7D-1.3%
  • 3M12.7%
  • 1Y-8.0%
  • YTD-12.6%

Over the last 7 days, the Paper and Forestry Products industry has risen 2.9%, driven by gains from Sylvamo of 0.9%. In the same time, Magnera was down 9.0%. Despite this gain, the industry's performance has been flat over the past year. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 66% per annum.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Wed, 12 Aug 2026US$2.5bUS$8.2b-US$138,365,458.0020.8x-17.7x0.3x
Fri, 10 Jul 2026US$2.2bUS$8.2b-US$85,265,458.0014.9x-26x0.3x
Sun, 07 Jun 2026US$7.1bUS$10.7b-US$3,265,458.0037.6x-2186x0.7x
Tue, 05 May 2026US$7.3bUS$11.0bUS$67.7m22.9x108x0.7x
Thu, 02 Apr 2026US$7.3bUS$11.0bUS$71.7m23.8x102.4x0.7x
Sat, 28 Feb 2026US$8.4bUS$11.0bUS$71.7m27.2x117.6x0.8x
Mon, 26 Jan 2026US$9.4bUS$13.0b-US$31,603,514.0020.3x-296.9x0.7x
Wed, 24 Dec 2025US$8.7bUS$13.0b-US$30,959,252.0018.6x-279.4x0.7x
Fri, 21 Nov 2025US$7.7bUS$13.0b-US$30,935,173.0024.1x-248x0.6x
Sun, 19 Oct 2025US$8.8bUS$13.0bUS$55.9m21.1x157.5x0.7x
Tue, 16 Sep 2025US$9.4bUS$13.0bUS$55.9m22.2x168.3x0.7x
Thu, 14 Aug 2025US$9.5bUS$13.0bUS$57.7m16.2x164.4x0.7x
Sat, 12 Jul 2025US$9.6bUS$12.9bUS$241.1m12.1x40x0.7x
Mon, 09 Jun 2025US$9.8bUS$12.9bUS$241.1m11.7x40.6x0.8x
Wed, 07 May 2025US$9.7bUS$12.7bUS$311.9m11.8x31.2x0.8x
Fri, 04 Apr 2025US$10.8bUS$12.6bUS$335.9m11.4x32.2x0.9x
Sun, 02 Mar 2025US$11.5bUS$12.6bUS$335.9m13x34.3x0.9x
Tue, 28 Jan 2025US$13.0bUS$13.2bUS$500.0m24.6x26x1x
Thu, 26 Dec 2024US$12.4bUS$13.2bUS$500.0m24.6x24.9x0.9x
Sat, 23 Nov 2024US$13.2bUS$13.2bUS$499.2m26.4x26.5x1x
Mon, 21 Oct 2024US$12.0bUS$12.1bUS$433.2m15.2x27.6x1x
Wed, 18 Sep 2024US$11.2bUS$12.1bUS$433.2m13.9x25.8x0.9x
Fri, 16 Aug 2024US$10.8bUS$12.1bUS$433.2m13.5x24.9x0.9x
Sun, 14 Jul 2024US$10.4bUS$11.9bUS$223.0m13.9x46.6x0.9x
Tue, 11 Jun 2024US$11.0bUS$11.9bUS$223.0m14.5x49.2x0.9x
Thu, 09 May 2024US$10.8bUS$12.0bUS$277.1m11x38.9x0.9x
Sat, 06 Apr 2024US$10.0bUS$11.9bUS$208.6m21.2x48.2x0.8x
Mon, 04 Mar 2024US$9.6bUS$11.9bUS$200.7m20.3x48.1x0.8x
Wed, 31 Jan 2024US$10.4bUS$17.0bUS$626.2m6.9x16.6x0.6x
Fri, 29 Dec 2023US$11.0bUS$17.0bUS$626.2m7.1x17.5x0.6x
Sun, 26 Nov 2023US$10.1bUS$17.0bUS$631.0m7x16.1x0.6x
Tue, 24 Oct 2023US$9.1bUS$17.3bUS$740.2m8.5x12.3x0.5x
Thu, 21 Sep 2023US$9.6bUS$17.3bUS$740.2m8.9x13x0.6x
Sat, 19 Aug 2023US$9.4bUS$17.3bUS$735.4m6.8x12.8x0.5x
Price to Earnings Ratio

12.8x


Total Market Cap: US$9.4bTotal Earnings: US$735.4mTotal Revenue: US$17.3bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Paper and Forestry Products Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average -113.6x202420252026
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 0.75x.
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 22% per year, which is driving profits down.

Industry Trends

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

US Market0.091%
Materials4.29%
Paper and Forestry Products-1.35%
Forestry Products10.05%
Paper Products-1.38%
Industry PE
    Forecasted Growth
    • Analysts are most optimistic on the Paper Products industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 66% over the next 5 years.
    • This is better than its past earnings decline of 65% per year.
    • In contrast, the Paper Products industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 66% 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
    		SLVM SylvamoUS$39.750.9%
    +US$15.7m    		-9.9%PE20.8x
    		NWGL CL Workshop GroupUS$0.3216.0%
    +US$728.3k    		-73.0%PS0.4x
    		ITP IT Tech PackagingUS$0.195.7%
    +US$176.4k    		-5.3%PS0.04x

    Latest News

    ITP
    US$0.19
    IT Tech Packaging
    7D
    5.7%
    1Y
    -5.3%
    SLVM
    US$39.75
    Sylvamo
    7D
    0.9%
    1Y
    -9.9%
    Analysis Article • Aug 11

    Sylvamo Corporation Reported A Surprise Loss, And Analysts Have Updated Their Forecasts

    Investors in Sylvamo Corporation ( NYSE:SLVM ) had a good week, as its shares rose 5.3% to close at US$40.30 following...
    MAGN
    US$12.46
    Magnera
    7D
    -9.0%
    1Y
    -7.6%
    Analysis Article • Aug 10

    Magnera Corporation Reported A Surprise Loss, And Analysts Have Updated Their Forecasts

    Last week, you might have seen that Magnera Corporation ( NYSE:MAGN ) released its quarterly result to the market. The...
    CLW
    US$22.67
    Clearwater Paper
    7D
    -0.8%
    1Y
    4.5%
    MERC
    US$0.50
    Mercer International
    7D
    -29.5%
    1Y
    -82.6%
    NWGL
    US$0.32
    CL Workshop Group
    7D
    16.0%
    1Y
    -73.0%