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U.S. Paper Packaging Industry Analysis

UpdatedNov 14, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies13
  • 7D-0.7%
  • 3M-8.3%
  • 1Y-23.8%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the Paper Packaging industry has remained flat, although notably Sealed Air gained 17%. Unfortunately though, the industry is down 24% over the past 12 months. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 22% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Tue, 18 Nov 2025US$104.5bUS$112.3bUS$3.4b20x31.2x0.9x
Thu, 16 Oct 2025US$113.9bUS$106.3bUS$3.3b20.9x34.8x1.1x
Sat, 13 Sep 2025US$116.6bUS$106.3bUS$3.3b21.4x35.7x1.1x
Mon, 11 Aug 2025US$117.0bUS$104.7bUS$3.6b19.5x32.6x1.1x
Wed, 09 Jul 2025US$121.2bUS$97.0bUS$4.2b24.5x28.8x1.2x
Fri, 06 Jun 2025US$115.3bUS$97.1bUS$4.2b23x27.4x1.2x
Sun, 04 May 2025US$104.9bUS$97.1bUS$4.2b19.2x25x1.1x
Tue, 01 Apr 2025US$116.9bUS$95.9bUS$4.0b20.5x29.3x1.2x
Thu, 27 Feb 2025US$127.1bUS$95.9bUS$4.0b23.6x31.7x1.3x
Sat, 25 Jan 2025US$122.0bUS$92.5bUS$4.1b20.6x30.1x1.3x
Mon, 23 Dec 2024US$117.2bUS$92.5bUS$4.1b20.1x28.9x1.3x
Wed, 20 Nov 2024US$120.8bUS$92.0bUS$4.0b18.6x29.8x1.3x
Fri, 18 Oct 2024US$115.7bUS$87.2bUS$4.6b27.7x24.9x1.3x
Sun, 15 Sep 2024US$114.4bUS$87.2bUS$4.6b26.9x24.7x1.3x
Tue, 13 Aug 2024US$105.4bUS$87.3bUS$4.6b23.9x23.1x1.2x
Thu, 11 Jul 2024US$81.5bUS$75.7bUS$3.4b17.8x23.8x1.1x
Sat, 08 Jun 2024US$100.9bUS$95.1bUS$3.7b22.8x27x1.1x
Mon, 06 May 2024US$95.9bUS$95.1bUS$3.7b22.1x25.7x1x
Wed, 03 Apr 2024US$97.6bUS$96.7bUS$1.8b21x55.2x1x
Fri, 01 Mar 2024US$90.7bUS$96.9bUS$1.8b20.4x51.1x0.9x
Sun, 28 Jan 2024US$85.8bUS$92.7bUS$2.2b15.7x38.4x0.9x
Tue, 26 Dec 2023US$84.1bUS$92.8bUS$2.3b15.6x37.2x0.9x
Thu, 23 Nov 2023US$77.8bUS$92.8bUS$2.3b14.4x34.4x0.8x
Sat, 21 Oct 2023US$72.4bUS$95.2bUS$3.5b10.3x20.7x0.8x
Mon, 18 Sep 2023US$77.1bUS$95.2bUS$3.5b11.3x22.1x0.8x
Wed, 16 Aug 2023US$75.8bUS$95.5bUS$3.4b11.3x22.2x0.8x
Fri, 14 Jul 2023US$74.4bUS$97.5bUS$4.1b11.6x18x0.8x
Sun, 11 Jun 2023US$73.8bUS$97.5bUS$4.1b12.3x17.8x0.8x
Tue, 09 May 2023US$75.0bUS$97.6bUS$4.4b12.6x17.2x0.8x
Thu, 06 Apr 2023US$78.8bUS$98.2bUS$6.6b12.4x11.9x0.8x
Sat, 04 Mar 2023US$81.6bUS$98.2bUS$6.6b12.7x12.3x0.8x
Mon, 30 Jan 2023US$84.4bUS$97.6bUS$6.6b13.5x12.7x0.9x
Wed, 28 Dec 2022US$81.2bUS$97.7bUS$6.6b12.1x12.2x0.8x
Fri, 25 Nov 2022US$83.9bUS$97.4bUS$6.6b13.6x12.7x0.9x
Price to Earnings Ratio

12.7x


Total Market Cap: US$83.9bTotal Earnings: US$6.6bTotal Revenue: US$97.4bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Paper Packaging Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 27.5x202320242025
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 31.2x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 27.5x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 1.0x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Paper Packaging industry have declined 20% per year over the last three years.
  • Meanwhile revenues for these companies have grown 4.9% 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 Market-0.39%
Materials0.78%
Packaging-0.59%
Paper Packaging-0.70%
Metal and Glass Containers-0.31%
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
SEE Sealed AirUS$41.9213.7%
+US$744.4m		19.9%PE15.6x
AMCR AmcorUS$8.450.2%
+US$46.1m		-16.7%PE33.5x
MGIH Millennium Group International HoldingsUS$1.655.1%
+US$900.0k		5.1%PS0.7x

Latest News

AMCR
US$8.45
Amcor
7D
0.2%
1Y
-16.7%

Amcor (NYSE:AMCR) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $0.13

Nov 17
Amcor (NYSE:AMCR) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $0.13
SEE
US$41.92
Sealed Air
7D
13.7%
1Y
19.9%
ORBS
US$2.93
Eightco Holdings
7D
-25.8%
1Y
72.4%
AVY
US$170.76
Avery Dennison
7D
-1.6%
1Y
-13.9%

AVY: Demand Momentum And Recent Buyback Will Drive Shares Higher

Analysts have raised the price target for Avery Dennison to $202.36 from $200, citing stronger expectations for future earnings and the company's recent upgrade to a Buy rating. Analyst Commentary Recent analyst reports have highlighted both the strengths and risks facing Avery Dennison as it moves into its next growth phase.
SW
US$33.92
Smurfit Westrock
7D
-4.5%
1Y
-36.5%

SW: Future Index Moves And Margin Strength Will Drive Share Price Momentum

Analysts have slightly reduced their price target for Smurfit Westrock from $55.90 to $54.57, citing updated forecasts for the company's growth, margins, and risk profile. What's in the News Reported $58 million impairment charges for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, a significant increase from $2 million a year ago (Key Developments) Added to the FTSE All-World Index (NYSE: SW) (Key Developments) Dropped from the FTSE All-World Index (LSE: SWR) (Key Developments) Valuation Changes Consensus Analyst Price Target has decreased slightly from $55.90 to $54.57.
IP
US$36.69
International Paper
7D
-3.3%
1Y
-36.4%
SON
US$40.31
Sonoco Products
7D
-0.6%
1Y
-19.2%

SON: Future Earnings Guidance And Reorganization Will Drive Share Performance

Analysts have maintained their price target for Sonoco Products at $53.75 per share. They cite consistent financial projections, with only slight adjustments in key forecast assumptions.
PACK
US$4.69
Ranpak Holdings
7D
-6.2%
1Y
-28.7%

PACK: Expanded Walmart Partnership And Automation Rollout Will Drive Upside

Analysts have raised their price target for Ranpak Holdings from $7.17 to $7.75 per share, citing revisions to valuation models and updated projections for future company performance. What's in the News Ranpak has introduced the FillPak Mini, its smallest powered paper void fill converter to date.
GPK
US$15.55
Graphic Packaging Holding
7D
-3.6%
1Y
-45.1%
MGIH
US$1.65
Millennium Group International Holdings
7D
5.1%
1Y
5.1%

Some Confidence Is Lacking In Millennium Group International Holdings Limited (NASDAQ:MGIH) As Shares Slide 26%

Nov 02
Some Confidence Is Lacking In Millennium Group International Holdings Limited (NASDAQ:MGIH) As Shares Slide 26%
PKG
US$196.67
Packaging Corporation of America
7D
-2.0%
1Y
-17.4%

PKG: Recent Acquisition And Anticipated Price Increases Will Drive Upside

Analysts have slightly raised their average price target for Packaging Corporation of America. Updated forecasts reflect improved revenue growth projections and anticipated benefits from recent acquisitions, resulting in an increase of approximately $0.70 to $224.90 per share.