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U.S. Paper Packaging Industry Analysis

UpdatedApr 05, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies12
  • 7D0.08%
  • 3M-6.3%
  • 1Y-8.6%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the Paper Packaging industry has remained flat, although notably Amcor gained 3.4%. Unfortunately though, the industry is down 8.6% over the past 12 months. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 23% per annum.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the U.S. Paper Packaging Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sun, 05 Apr 2026US$103.7bUS$114.2bUS$1.3b19.2x79x0.9x
Tue, 03 Mar 2026US$121.7bUS$114.6bUS$1.2b21.9x100.5x1.1x
Thu, 29 Jan 2026US$115.9bUS$112.5bUS$3.2b25.1x36.2x1x
Sat, 27 Dec 2025US$108.1bUS$112.3bUS$3.3b21x32.6x1x
Mon, 24 Nov 2025US$103.9bUS$112.3bUS$3.3b19.9x31.2x0.9x
Wed, 22 Oct 2025US$113.5bUS$106.3bUS$3.3b20.7x34.7x1.1x
Fri, 19 Sep 2025US$114.8bUS$106.2bUS$3.3b21.3x35x1.1x
Sun, 17 Aug 2025US$114.3bUS$106.3bUS$3.3b19.2x34.6x1.1x
Tue, 15 Jul 2025US$123.5bUS$97.0bUS$4.2b24.3x29.3x1.3x
Thu, 12 Jun 2025US$117.4bUS$97.1bUS$4.2b23.1x27.9x1.2x
Sat, 10 May 2025US$112.4bUS$97.1bUS$4.2b19.3x26.6x1.2x
Mon, 07 Apr 2025US$105.6bUS$90.8bUS$4.1b19.8x25.6x1.2x
Wed, 05 Mar 2025US$124.2bUS$95.9bUS$4.0b21.4x31x1.3x
Fri, 31 Jan 2025US$118.9bUS$92.7bUS$4.3b19.6x28x1.3x
Sun, 29 Dec 2024US$118.0bUS$92.5bUS$4.1b20.1x29.1x1.3x
Tue, 26 Nov 2024US$125.3bUS$92.0bUS$4.0b19.7x31x1.4x
Thu, 24 Oct 2024US$113.9bUS$87.5bUS$4.7b24.2x24.3x1.3x
Sat, 21 Sep 2024US$118.0bUS$87.2bUS$4.6b26.8x25.4x1.4x
Mon, 19 Aug 2024US$109.4bUS$87.2bUS$4.6b22.7x23.6x1.3x
Wed, 17 Jul 2024US$110.4bUS$88.0bUS$4.3b22.4x26x1.3x
Fri, 14 Jun 2024US$100.5bUS$95.1bUS$3.7b23x26.9x1.1x
Sun, 12 May 2024US$98.6bUS$95.1bUS$3.7b22.7x26.4x1x
Tue, 09 Apr 2024US$95.9bUS$96.7bUS$1.8b20.6x54.2x1x
Thu, 07 Mar 2024US$92.5bUS$96.7bUS$1.8b20.7x52.2x1x
Sat, 03 Feb 2024US$81.7bUS$92.0bUS$1.7b16.5x47.1x0.9x
Mon, 01 Jan 2024US$83.8bUS$92.8bUS$2.3b15.5x37.1x0.9x
Wed, 29 Nov 2023US$79.2bUS$92.8bUS$2.3b14.8x35.1x0.9x
Fri, 27 Oct 2023US$73.1bUS$94.0bUS$2.6b11.9x27.8x0.8x
Sun, 24 Sep 2023US$75.8bUS$95.2bUS$3.5b11x21.7x0.8x
Tue, 22 Aug 2023US$75.3bUS$95.2bUS$3.5b11.3x21.6x0.8x
Thu, 20 Jul 2023US$74.5bUS$97.5bUS$4.1b11.7x18x0.8x
Sat, 17 Jun 2023US$74.8bUS$97.5bUS$4.1b11.9x18.1x0.8x
Mon, 15 May 2023US$74.3bUS$97.5bUS$4.2b12.3x17.7x0.8x
Wed, 12 Apr 2023US$79.4bUS$98.2bUS$6.6b12.6x12x0.8x
Price to Earnings Ratio

12x


Total Market Cap: US$79.4bTotal Earnings: US$6.6bTotal Revenue: US$98.2bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Paper Packaging Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 34.4x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the American Paper Packaging industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 79.0x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 34.4x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.0x is higher than the industry's current PS ratio of 0.91x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Paper Packaging industry have declined 42% per year over the last three years.
  • Meanwhile revenues for these companies have grown 5.2% per year.
  • This means that although more sales are being generated, either the cost of doing business or the level of investment back into businesses has increased, which has decreased profits.

Industry Comparison

How does U.S. Paper Packaging compare with similar industries?

US Market3.46%
Materials4.64%
Packaging0.73%
Paper Packaging0.078%
Metal and Glass Containers2.19%
Industry PEThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.
Forecasted GrowthThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

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

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
AMCR AmcorUS$39.933.4%
+US$605.3m		-13.4%PE31x
AVY Avery DennisonUS$171.472.2%
+US$283.8m		0.7%PE19.2x
SON Sonoco ProductsUS$54.843.1%
+US$162.7m		25.3%PE9.2x
GPK Graphic Packaging HoldingUS$9.684.9%
+US$133.1m		-61.5%PE6.4x
SEE Sealed AirUS$42.080.2%
+US$11.8m		72.4%PE14.1x

Latest News

PKG
US$204.46
Packaging Corporation of America
7D
-3.7%
1Y
11.5%
SW
US$39.29
Smurfit Westrock
7D
-0.3%
1Y
-4.3%

SW: Mill Closures And Higher Future P/E Will Support Upside Potential

Analysts now see Smurfit Westrock's fair value at about $67.91 per share, compared with roughly $66.89 previously, reflecting updated views on the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions. What's in the News Smurfit Westrock plans to permanently close one of the paper machines at its La Tuque, Quebec, mill, which has an annual capacity of 127,000 tons of solid bleached sulfate, as part of efforts to address scale and cost challenges and support the long term competitiveness of its paperboard operations (Key Developments).
GPK
US$9.68
Graphic Packaging Holding
7D
4.9%
1Y
-61.5%
AVY
US$171.47
Avery Dennison
7D
2.2%
1Y
0.7%
ORBS
US$0.91
Eightco Holdings
7D
-9.5%
1Y
-14.1%
SEE
US$42.08
Sealed Air
7D
0.2%
1Y
72.4%

SEE: Merger Vote And Earnings Outlook Will Guide Fairly Balanced Prospects

Analysts have increased their price target on Sealed Air to $46.00. This is a modest adjustment supported by slightly revised assumptions regarding the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E.
PACK
US$3.58
Ranpak Holdings
7D
1.1%
1Y
-11.6%
IP
US$34.79
International Paper
7D
-1.9%
1Y
-27.5%

IP: European Containerboard Price Increases Will Support Turnaround Execution

The updated analyst price target for International Paper edges down by $0.40 to $46.47, as analysts balance recent conflicting signals in containerboard pricing with supportive commentary around European price increases and ongoing research coverage across the sector. Analyst Commentary Recent research on International Paper highlights a mixed picture, with bullish analysts pointing to supportive price actions in Europe and ongoing coverage, while more cautious voices focus on near term pricing pressure in U.S. containerboard and execution risks around the company’s transformation efforts.
AMCR
US$39.93
Amcor
7D
3.4%
1Y
-13.4%

AMCR: Future Returns Will Depend On Berry Integration Synergies After Reverse Split

Amcor's updated analyst price target has moved slightly lower to $52.54 from $53.49, as analysts factor in a modestly higher discount rate and slightly softer margin and P/E assumptions following a mix of recent upgrades, downgrades and revised target prices. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Amcor points to a mixed but useful set of signals for you as an investor, with analysts split between constructive views on earnings potential and caution around valuation, volume trends and integration risk.
SON
US$54.84
Sonoco Products
7D
3.1%
1Y
25.3%

SON: Renewable Power Agreement And 2026 Outlook Will Support Future Cash Flows

Analysts have trimmed their price target on Sonoco Products slightly to about $64.38 from $64.75, pointing to small adjustments in their fair value, discount rate, growth, margin and future P/E assumptions. What's in the News The company completed a share repurchase of 3,286,255 shares, representing about 3.3% of the company, for $212.03 million under the buyback program announced on April 21, 2021 (Key Developments).
MGIH
US$1.41
Millennium Group International Holdings
7D
3.7%
1Y
-0.7%

Subdued Growth No Barrier To Millennium Group International Holdings Limited (NASDAQ:MGIH) With Shares Advancing 33%

Jan 30
Subdued Growth No Barrier To Millennium Group International Holdings Limited (NASDAQ:MGIH) With Shares Advancing 33%