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U.S. Paper and Forestry Products Industry Analysis
UpdatedJun 26, 2024
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies10
- 7D-4.9%
- 3M-0.4%
- 1Y29.3%
- YTD20.3%
Over the last 7 days, the Paper and Forestry Products industry has dropped 3.2%, driven by Louisiana-Pacific declining 6.6%. Meanwhile, Glatfelter actually outperformed within the industry, gaining 5.6% in the last week. In the past year, the industry has gained 34%. Earnings are forecast to grow by 21% annually.
Industry Valuation and Performance
Has the U.S. Paper and Forestry Products Industry valuation changed over the past few years?
| Date | Market Cap | Revenue | Earnings | PE | Absolute PE | PS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 26 Jun 2024 | US$10.4b | US$11.9b | US$223.0m | 14.1x | 46.8x | 0.9x |
| Fri, 24 May 2024 | US$10.9b | US$11.9b | US$223.0m | 14.4x | 49x | 0.9x |
| Sun, 21 Apr 2024 | US$9.3b | US$11.9b | US$208.6m | 19.4x | 44.4x | 0.8x |
| Tue, 19 Mar 2024 | US$9.5b | US$11.9b | US$200.7m | 20.4x | 47.3x | 0.8x |
| Thu, 15 Feb 2024 | US$8.2b | US$12.1b | US$228.9m | 26.5x | 35.8x | 0.7x |
| Sat, 13 Jan 2024 | US$10.6b | US$17.0b | US$626.2m | 6.8x | 16.9x | 0.6x |
| Mon, 11 Dec 2023 | US$10.4b | US$17.0b | US$631.0m | 7.4x | 16.4x | 0.6x |
| Wed, 08 Nov 2023 | US$9.9b | US$17.1b | US$682.1m | 7.1x | 14.5x | 0.6x |
| Fri, 06 Oct 2023 | US$9.2b | US$17.3b | US$740.2m | 9x | 12.5x | 0.5x |
| Sun, 03 Sep 2023 | US$10.0b | US$17.3b | US$735.4m | 7.2x | 13.6x | 0.6x |
| Tue, 01 Aug 2023 | US$11.1b | US$17.9b | US$1.3b | 5.5x | 8.4x | 0.6x |
| Thu, 29 Jun 2023 | US$10.4b | US$17.9b | US$1.3b | 4.4x | 7.8x | 0.6x |
| Sat, 27 May 2023 | US$9.5b | US$17.9b | US$1.3b | 4.7x | 7.1x | 0.5x |
| Mon, 24 Apr 2023 | US$9.9b | US$18.3b | US$1.7b | 5x | 5.8x | 0.5x |
| Wed, 22 Mar 2023 | US$9.6b | US$18.4b | US$1.7b | 4.6x | 5.6x | 0.5x |
| Fri, 17 Feb 2023 | US$10.4b | US$19.0b | US$2.0b | 4.1x | 5.1x | 0.5x |
| Sun, 15 Jan 2023 | US$10.4b | US$19.5b | US$2.1b | 4x | 5x | 0.5x |
| Tue, 13 Dec 2022 | US$10.9b | US$19.5b | US$2.1b | 4.1x | 5.2x | 0.6x |
| Thu, 10 Nov 2022 | US$9.5b | US$19.3b | US$2.1b | 3.5x | 4.6x | 0.5x |
| Sat, 08 Oct 2022 | US$9.6b | US$19.1b | US$2.3b | 3.4x | 4.2x | 0.5x |
| Mon, 05 Sep 2022 | US$9.9b | US$19.1b | US$2.3b | 3.6x | 4.3x | 0.5x |
| Wed, 03 Aug 2022 | US$10.8b | US$18.8b | US$2.4b | 3.5x | 4.5x | 0.6x |
| Fri, 01 Jul 2022 | US$9.1b | US$18.6b | US$2.4b | 3.4x | 3.8x | 0.5x |
| Sun, 29 May 2022 | US$11.8b | US$18.6b | US$2.4b | 3.9x | 5x | 0.6x |
| Tue, 26 Apr 2022 | US$12.9b | US$20.3b | US$2.2b | 7.9x | 5.8x | 0.6x |
| Thu, 24 Mar 2022 | US$15.7b | US$24.3b | US$2.3b | 5.4x | 6.8x | 0.6x |
| Sat, 19 Feb 2022 | US$16.1b | US$24.0b | US$2.2b | 5.1x | 7.2x | 0.7x |
| Mon, 17 Jan 2022 | US$17.1b | US$23.5b | US$2.3b | 4.6x | 7.5x | 0.7x |
| Wed, 15 Dec 2021 | US$16.3b | US$23.5b | US$2.3b | 8.8x | 7.2x | 0.7x |
| Fri, 12 Nov 2021 | US$15.7b | US$23.3b | US$2.2b | 8.8x | 7.1x | 0.7x |
| Sun, 10 Oct 2021 | US$15.6b | US$22.3b | US$1.7b | 18x | 9.1x | 0.7x |
| Tue, 07 Sep 2021 | US$14.5b | US$21.2b | US$2.0b | 18.6x | 7.3x | 0.7x |
| Thu, 05 Aug 2021 | US$13.7b | US$21.2b | US$2.0b | 18.6x | 6.8x | 0.6x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
7.4x
Current Industry PE
- Investors are optimistic on the American Forestry industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
- The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 46.7x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 12.9x.
- The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.63x.
Past Earnings Growth
- The earnings for companies in the Forestry industry have declined 52% per year over the last three years,
- Revenues have also declined 17% per year.
- This means overall sales from these companies are declining and profits are subsequently falling as well.
Industry Trends
Which industries have driven the changes within the U.S. Materials industry?
| US Market | -0.27% | |
| Materials | -1.02% | |
| Paper and Forestry Products | -4.87% | |
| Paper Products | -2.29% | |
| Forestry Products | -6.59% | |
Industry PE
- Investors are most optimistic about the Forestry Products industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 14.0x.
- Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 11.0%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 45.6% per year.
Forecasted Growth
- Analysts are most optimistic on the Paper Products industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 41% over the next 5 years.
- This is better than its past earnings growth rate of 21% per year.
- In contrast, the Forestry Products industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 11% per year over the next few years.
Top Stock Gainers and Losers
Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?
| Company | Last Price | 7D | 1Y | Valuation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLT Glatfelter | US$1.71 | 5.6% +US$4.1m | -44.5% | PS0.06x | |
| MERC Mercer International | US$8.61 | 0.5% +US$2.7m | 12.8% | PS0.3x | |
| ITP IT Tech Packaging | US$0.25 | 9.6% +US$218.4k | -47.1% | PS0.03x |
