INTERNATIONAL PAPER CO (IP) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:IP • US4601461035
Current stock price
33.54 USD
+0.21 (+0.63%)
At close:
33.5878 USD
+0.05 (+0.14%)
Pre-Market:
This IP fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. IP Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year IP has reported negative net income.
- In the past year IP had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Of the past 5 years IP 4 years were profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years IP had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of IP (-9.26%) is worse than 85.71% of its industry peers.
- IP has a worse Return On Equity (-23.71%) than 80.95% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 0.02%, IP is doing worse than 76.19% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -9.26% | ||
| ROE | -23.71% | ||
| ROIC | 0.02% |
ROA(3y)-1.86%
ROA(5y)1.53%
ROE(3y)-4.48%
ROE(5y)4.71%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- IP has a Operating Margin of 0.03%. This is in the lower half of the industry: IP underperforms 76.19% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Gross Margin value of 29.53%, IP belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.95% of the companies in the same industry.
- IP's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 0.03% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 29.53% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.36%
GM growth 5Y-0.09%
2. IP Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- IP has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for IP has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for IP has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, IP has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- IP has an Altman-Z score of 1.37. This is a bad value and indicates that IP is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- IP's Altman-Z score of 1.37 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. IP is outperformed by 61.90% of its industry peers.
- IP has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.60. This is a neutral value indicating IP is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- IP has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.60) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.6 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.37 |
ROIC/WACC0
WACC7.94%
2.3 Liquidity
- IP has a Current Ratio of 1.28. This is a normal value and indicates that IP is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- IP has a Current ratio (1.28) which is in line with its industry peers.
- IP has a Quick Ratio of 1.02. This is a normal value and indicates that IP is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.02, IP is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.28 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.02 |
3. IP Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for IP have decreased strongly by -107.02% in the last year.
- IP shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 33.71%.
- IP shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.12% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-107.02%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-300%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)33.71%
Revenue growth 3Y3.75%
Revenue growth 5Y6.12%
Sales Q2Q%31.14%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, IP will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 119.92% on average per year.
- IP is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.63% yearly.
EPS Next Y2185.57%
EPS Next 2Y522.66%
EPS Next 3Y254.63%
EPS Next 5Y119.92%
Revenue Next Year1.46%
Revenue Next 2Y2.49%
Revenue Next 3Y2.34%
Revenue Next 5Y2.63%
3.3 Evolution
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. IP Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for IP. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.10, IP is valued on the expensive side.
- IP's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. IP is more expensive than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- IP is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.62, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.1 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of IP is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.15 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- IP's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as IP's earnings are expected to grow with 254.63% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y522.66%
EPS Next 3Y254.63%
5. IP Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.11%, IP is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- The stock price of IP dropped by -22.07% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.58, IP pays a better dividend. On top of this IP pays more dividend than 90.48% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, IP pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.11% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of IP has a limited annual growth rate of 1.69%.
- IP has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- IP has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.69%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
- The earnings of IP are negative and hence is the payout ratio. IP will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
- IP's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP-27.79%
EPS Next 2Y522.66%
EPS Next 3Y254.63%
IP Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
33.54
+0.21 (+0.63%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryContainers & Packaging
Earnings (Last)01-29 2026-01-29/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-30 2026-04-30
Inst Owners101.68%
Inst Owner Change-0.14%
Ins Owners0.17%
Ins Owner Change4.25%
Market Cap17.76B
Revenue(TTM)24.90B
Net Income(TTM)-3.52B
Analysts78.1
Price Target45.95 (37%)
Short Float %8.74%
Short Ratio6.42
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.11% |
Yearly Dividend2.23
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.69%
DP-27.79%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date02-23 2026-02-23 (0.4625)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-159.96%
Min EPS beat(2)-188.84%
Max EPS beat(2)-131.07%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-103.03%
Min EPS beat(4)-188.84%
Max EPS beat(4)-39.75%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-65.51%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-36.33%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)-23.56%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.19%
Min Revenue beat(2)-7.04%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.35%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-4.57%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.84%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.35%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.13%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-4.47%
Revenue beat(16)1
Avg Revenue beat(16)-3.78%
PT rev (1m)-4.04%
PT rev (3m)-5.79%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-26.41%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-49.71%
EPS NY rev (1m)-5.45%
EPS NY rev (3m)-18.85%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.06%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)5.7%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.06%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.67%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.1 | ||
| P/S | 0.71 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 10.46 | ||
| P/B | 1.2 | ||
| P/tB | 3.25 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.15 |
EPS(TTM)-0.08
EYN/A
EPS(NY)1.67
Fwd EY4.97%
FCF(TTM)-0.3
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)3.21
OCFY9.56%
SpS47.02
BVpS28
TBVpS10.31
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number0 (-100%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -9.26% | ||
| ROE | -23.71% | ||
| ROCE | 0.03% | ||
| ROIC | 0.02% | ||
| ROICexc | 0.02% | ||
| ROICexgc | 0.03% | ||
| OM | 0.03% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 29.53% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)-1.86%
ROA(5y)1.53%
ROE(3y)-4.48%
ROE(5y)4.71%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.36%
GM growth 5Y-0.09%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.66
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.6 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.06 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 64.43% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 7.46% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 0.01 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 58.75% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.28 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.02 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.37 |
F-Score5
WACC7.94%
ROIC/WACC0
Cap/Depr(3y)71.56%
Cap/Depr(5y)69.92%
Cap/Sales(3y)6.57%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.39%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-107.02%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-300%
EPS Next Y2185.57%
EPS Next 2Y522.66%
EPS Next 3Y254.63%
EPS Next 5Y119.92%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)33.71%
Revenue growth 3Y3.75%
Revenue growth 5Y6.12%
Sales Q2Q%31.14%
Revenue Next Year1.46%
Revenue Next 2Y2.49%
Revenue Next 3Y2.34%
Revenue Next 5Y2.63%
EBIT growth 1Y-98%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year580.49%
EBIT Next 3Y107.86%
EBIT Next 5Y59.23%
FCF growth 1Y-121%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y1.19%
OCF growth 3Y-7.91%
OCF growth 5Y-11.12%
INTERNATIONAL PAPER CO / IP Fundamental Analysis FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for INTERNATIONAL PAPER CO?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to IP.
What is the valuation status for IP stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to INTERNATIONAL PAPER CO (IP). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of IP stock?
INTERNATIONAL PAPER CO (IP) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for IP stock?
The financial health rating of INTERNATIONAL PAPER CO (IP) is 2 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for IP stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of INTERNATIONAL PAPER CO (IP) is expected to grow by 2185.57% in the next year.