INTERNATIONAL PAPER CO (IP) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:IP • US4601461035
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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.
- Of the past 5 years IP 4 years were profitable.
- IP had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -3.15%, IP is doing worse than 77.27% of the companies in the same industry.
- IP has a worse Return On Equity (-7.39%) than 68.18% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -3.15% | ||
| ROE | -7.39% | ||
| ROIC | N/A |
ROA(3y)3.32%
ROA(5y)3.68%
ROE(3y)9.32%
ROE(5y)10.68%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- IP's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of IP has declined.
- IP has a better Gross Margin (28.96%) than 77.27% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of IP has declined.
- IP does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 28.96% |
OM growth 3Y-21.27%
OM growth 5Y-19.36%
PM growth 3Y-27.02%
PM growth 5Y-8.47%
GM growth 3Y-0.63%
GM growth 5Y-2.47%
2. IP Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- IP does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
- IP has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.39, we must say that IP is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- IP has a Altman-Z score of 1.39. This is in the lower half of the industry: IP underperforms 68.18% of its industry peers.
- IP has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.64. This is a neutral value indicating IP is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- IP has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.64) than 68.18% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.64 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.39 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC8.96%
2.3 Liquidity
- IP has a Current Ratio of 1.31. 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 Current ratio value of 1.31, IP is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.04 indicates that IP should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.04, IP is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.18% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.31 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.04 |
3. IP Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for IP have decreased strongly by -107.02% in the last year.
- The Revenue has grown by 33.71% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)-107.02%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-300%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)33.71%
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%31.14%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 119.92% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
- Based on estimates for the next years, IP will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.63% on average per year.
EPS Next Y2443.06%
EPS Next 2Y530.4%
EPS Next 3Y255.98%
EPS Next 5Y119.92%
Revenue Next Year0.71%
Revenue Next 2Y2.25%
Revenue Next 3Y2.72%
Revenue Next 5Y2.63%
3.3 Evolution
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.
- IP is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.87.
- IP's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. IP is more expensive than 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.84, IP is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.87 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 68.18% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than IP, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.07 |
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 255.98% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y530.4%
EPS Next 3Y255.98%
5. IP Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- IP has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.29%, which is a nice return.
- IP's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.36. IP pays more dividend than 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
- IP's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.29% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of IP decreases each year by -1.58%.
- IP has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- IP has decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.58%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
- IP has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
DP-69.9%
EPS Next 2Y530.4%
EPS Next 3Y255.98%
IP Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
37.25
+1.6 (+4.49%)
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 Owners104.54%
Inst Owner Change-0.34%
Ins Owners0.15%
Ins Owner Change4.24%
Market Cap19.67B
Revenue(TTM)24.90B
Net Income(TTM)-1.28B
Analysts79.05
Price Target47.89 (28.56%)
Short Float %9.91%
Short Ratio7.75
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.29% |
Yearly Dividend1.85
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.58%
DP-69.9%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date02-23 2026-02-23 (0.4625)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-120.66%
Min EPS beat(2)-188.84%
Max EPS beat(2)-52.48%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-115.49%
Min EPS beat(4)-188.84%
Max EPS beat(4)-39.75%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-47.15%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)-23.53%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)-16.29%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.54%
Min Revenue beat(2)-7.04%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.04%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-5.8%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.84%
Max Revenue beat(4)-2.04%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.52%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-4.69%
Revenue beat(16)1
Avg Revenue beat(16)-3.84%
PT rev (1m)0.55%
PT rev (3m)-3.05%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-6.76%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.49%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.47%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.07%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.87 | ||
| P/S | 0.84 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 16.53 | ||
| P/B | 1.14 | ||
| P/tB | 3.6 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.07 |
EPS(TTM)-0.08
EYN/A
EPS(NY)1.87
Fwd EY5.03%
FCF(TTM)-0.52
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)2.25
OCFY6.05%
SpS44.45
BVpS32.79
TBVpS10.36
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -3.15% | ||
| ROE | -7.39% | ||
| ROCE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | N/A | ||
| ROICexc | N/A | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 28.96% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)3.32%
ROA(5y)3.68%
ROE(3y)9.32%
ROE(5y)10.68%
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)5.46%
ROCE(5y)5.83%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-21.27%
OM growth 5Y-19.36%
PM growth 3Y-27.02%
PM growth 5Y-8.47%
GM growth 3Y-0.63%
GM growth 5Y-2.47%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.58
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.64 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.34 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 54.68% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 6.25% | ||
| Interest Coverage | N/A | ||
| Cash Conversion | 46.47% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.31 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.04 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.39 |
F-Score4
WACC8.96%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)79.92%
Cap/Depr(5y)68.7%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.42%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.67%
Profit Quality(3y)152.94%
Profit Quality(5y)204.52%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-107.02%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-300%
EPS Next Y2443.06%
EPS Next 2Y530.4%
EPS Next 3Y255.98%
EPS Next 5Y119.92%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)33.71%
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%31.14%
Revenue Next Year0.71%
Revenue Next 2Y2.25%
Revenue Next 3Y2.72%
Revenue Next 5Y2.63%
EBIT growth 1Y-139.1%
EBIT growth 3Y-26.38%
EBIT growth 5Y-24.75%
EBIT Next Year316.91%
EBIT Next 3Y80.99%
EBIT Next 5Y47.1%
FCF growth 1Y-129.34%
FCF growth 3Y-20.04%
FCF growth 5Y-20.16%
OCF growth 1Y-43.39%
OCF growth 3Y-6.15%
OCF growth 5Y-14.21%
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.
Can you provide the profitability details for INTERNATIONAL PAPER CO?
INTERNATIONAL PAPER CO (IP) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.
What is the financial health of INTERNATIONAL PAPER CO (IP) stock?
The financial health rating of INTERNATIONAL PAPER CO (IP) is 3 / 10.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for IP stock?
The dividend rating of INTERNATIONAL PAPER CO (IP) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -69.9%.