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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 dropped 1.3%, driven by a pullback from Magnera of 8.1%. On the other hand CL Workshop Group is actually up 30%. Overall the industry is down 8.0% in 12 months. Earnings are forecast to grow by 68% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Thu, 13 Aug 2026US$2.5bUS$8.2b-US$138,365,458.0020.8x-17.7x0.3x
Sat, 11 Jul 2026US$2.3bUS$8.2b-US$85,265,458.0015.3x-26.5x0.3x
Mon, 08 Jun 2026US$7.1bUS$10.7b-US$3,265,458.0037.6x-2186x0.7x
Wed, 06 May 2026US$7.1bUS$11.0bUS$67.7m23.3x105.3x0.6x
Fri, 03 Apr 2026US$7.4bUS$11.0bUS$71.7m23.3x102.7x0.7x
Sun, 01 Mar 2026US$8.5bUS$11.0bUS$71.7m27.2x118.7x0.8x
Tue, 27 Jan 2026US$9.4bUS$13.0b-US$31,603,514.0020.1x-296.9x0.7x
Thu, 25 Dec 2025US$8.7bUS$13.0b-US$30,959,252.0018.7x-280x0.7x
Sat, 22 Nov 2025US$7.7bUS$13.0b-US$30,935,173.0025.1x-249.6x0.6x
Mon, 20 Oct 2025US$8.8bUS$13.0bUS$55.9m21.1x157.5x0.7x
Wed, 17 Sep 2025US$9.4bUS$13.0bUS$55.9m22x167.8x0.7x
Fri, 15 Aug 2025US$10.1bUS$13.0bUS$57.7m15.9x174.8x0.8x
Sun, 13 Jul 2025US$9.8bUS$12.9bUS$241.1m11.7x40.6x0.8x
Tue, 10 Jun 2025US$9.8bUS$12.9bUS$241.1m11.8x40.6x0.8x
Thu, 08 May 2025US$9.9bUS$12.9bUS$256.9m11.7x38.6x0.8x
Sat, 05 Apr 2025US$10.0bUS$12.6bUS$335.9m11.1x29.7x0.8x
Mon, 03 Mar 2025US$11.5bUS$12.6bUS$335.9m13x34.3x0.9x
Wed, 29 Jan 2025US$13.0bUS$13.2bUS$500.0m25.2x25.9x1x
Fri, 27 Dec 2024US$12.4bUS$13.2bUS$500.0m24.1x24.9x0.9x
Sun, 24 Nov 2024US$13.5bUS$13.2bUS$499.2m26.4x27x1x
Tue, 22 Oct 2024US$12.0bUS$12.1bUS$433.2m14.9x27.6x1x
Thu, 19 Sep 2024US$11.4bUS$12.1bUS$433.2m14.1x26.2x0.9x
Sat, 17 Aug 2024US$10.9bUS$12.1bUS$433.2m13.5x25.2x0.9x
Mon, 15 Jul 2024US$10.4bUS$11.9bUS$223.0m13.9x46.6x0.9x
Wed, 12 Jun 2024US$11.0bUS$11.9bUS$223.0m14.5x49.2x0.9x
Fri, 10 May 2024US$10.8bUS$11.9bUS$264.1m10.9x40.8x0.9x
Sun, 07 Apr 2024US$10.0bUS$11.9bUS$208.6m21.3x47.9x0.8x
Tue, 05 Mar 2024US$9.7bUS$11.9bUS$200.7m20.3x48.5x0.8x
Thu, 01 Feb 2024US$10.5bUS$17.0bUS$626.2m6.6x16.7x0.6x
Sat, 30 Dec 2023US$10.9bUS$17.0bUS$626.2m7.1x17.4x0.6x
Mon, 27 Nov 2023US$10.1bUS$17.0bUS$631.0m7x16.1x0.6x
Wed, 25 Oct 2023US$9.1bUS$17.3bUS$740.2m8.5x12.3x0.5x
Fri, 22 Sep 2023US$9.6bUS$17.3bUS$740.2m8.9x12.9x0.6x
Sun, 20 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 68% 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 68% 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
    		NWGL CL Workshop GroupUS$0.3529.7%
    +US$1.3m    		-70.6%PS0.4x

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