INTERNATIONAL PAPER CO (IP) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:IP • US4601461035
Current stock price
32.36 USD
-0.29 (-0.89%)
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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.
- IP had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- IP had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
- IP had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- With a Return On Assets value of -9.26%, IP is not doing good in the industry: 85.71% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- IP's Return On Equity of -23.71% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. IP is outperformed by 80.95% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of IP (0.02%) is worse than 76.19% of its industry peers.
| 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 worse Operating Margin (0.03%) than 76.19% of its industry peers.
- IP's Gross Margin of 29.53% is amongst the best of the industry. IP outperforms 80.95% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of IP has remained more or less at the same level.
| 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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so IP is destroying value.
- IP has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- IP has more shares outstanding than it did 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 1.35. This is a bad value and indicates that IP is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- IP has a worse Altman-Z score (1.35) than 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.
- With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.60, IP is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.6 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.35 |
ROIC/WACC0
WACC7.93%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.28 indicates that IP should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Current ratio value of 1.28, IP perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.38% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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.
- The Quick ratio of IP (1.02) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.28 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.02 |
3. IP Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- IP shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -107.02%.
- IP shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 33.71%.
- Measured over the past years, IP shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.12% on average per year.
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
- IP is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 119.92% yearly.
- IP is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.57% 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 5Y2.57%
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
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.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.40 indicates a rather expensive valuation of IP.
- 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's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 22.29.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.4 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- IP's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.99 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- IP's earnings are expected to grow with 254.63% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y522.66%
EPS Next 3Y254.63%
5. IP Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- IP has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.52%, which is a nice return.
- In the last 3 months the price of IP has falen by -24.14%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
- IP's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.67. IP pays more dividend than 90.48% of the companies in the same industry.
- IP's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.81.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.52% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of IP has a limited annual growth rate of 1.69%.
- IP has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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
- IP has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
- 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
NYSE:IP (4/27/2026, 12:25:08 PM)
32.36
-0.29 (-0.89%)
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/bmo
Inst Owners101.68%
Inst Owner Change-0.23%
Ins Owners0.17%
Ins Owner Change4.25%
Market Cap17.13B
Revenue(TTM)24.90B
Net Income(TTM)-3.52B
Analysts78.1
Price Target45.95 (42%)
Short Float %8.74%
Short Ratio6.42
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.52% |
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)-16.5%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-49.71%
EPS NY rev (1m)-5.45%
EPS NY rev (3m)-18.85%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.96%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)5.7%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.06%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.72%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.4 | ||
| P/S | 0.69 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 10.09 | ||
| P/B | 1.16 | ||
| P/tB | 3.14 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.99 |
EPS(TTM)-0.08
EYN/A
EPS(NY)1.67
Fwd EY5.16%
FCF(TTM)-0.3
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)3.21
OCFY9.91%
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 | 1.35 |
F-Score5
WACC7.93%
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 5Y2.57%
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.