INTERNATIONAL PAPER CO (IP) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:IP • US4601461035

Current stock price

31.76 USD
+1.34 (+4.4%)
At close:
31.9 USD
+0.14 (+0.44%)
After Hours:

This IP fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

3

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.
  • IP had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
  • Each year in the past 5 years IP had a positive operating cash flow.
IP Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFIP Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 2B -2B

1.2 Ratios

  • With a Return On Assets value of -9.20%, IP is not doing good in the industry: 85.71% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • IP has a Return On Equity of -22.63%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: IP underperforms 80.95% of its industry peers.
  • IP's Return On Invested Capital of 0.58% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. IP is outperformed by 76.19% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -9.2%
ROE -22.63%
ROIC 0.58%
ROA(3y)-1.86%
ROA(5y)1.53%
ROE(3y)-4.48%
ROE(5y)4.71%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
IP Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICIP Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 -10 20 -20 30

1.3 Margins

  • The Operating Margin of IP (0.87%) is worse than 76.19% of its industry peers.
  • IP has a better Gross Margin (29.79%) than 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 RankSector Rank
OM 0.87%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 29.79%
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%
IP Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsIP Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 -10 20 30

More info and screens

ROAROEROICOperating and Profit MarginShow most profitable peers

2

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.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, IP has more shares outstanding
  • Compared to 5 years ago, IP has more shares outstanding
  • The debt/assets ratio for IP is higher compared to a year ago.
IP Yearly Shares OutstandingIP Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M
IP Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsIP Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10B 20B 30B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.40, we must say that IP is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • IP has a worse Altman-Z score (1.40) than 61.90% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of IP is 16.38, which is on the high side as it means it would take IP, 16.38 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 16.38, IP is in line with its industry, outperforming 42.86% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.55 indicates that IP is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • IP has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.55. This is in the better half of the industry: IP outperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.55
Debt/FCF 16.38
Altman-Z 1.4
ROIC/WACC0.07
WACC7.97%
IP Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFIP Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5B 10B

2.3 Liquidity

  • IP has a Current Ratio of 1.21. 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 worse Current ratio (1.21) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.94 indicates that IP may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • IP has a better Quick ratio (0.94) than 61.90% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.21
Quick Ratio 0.94
IP Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesIP Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

More info and screens

WACCDebt/EquityHow to determine the health of a companyAltman-Z scoreShow peers with great health

4

3. IP Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for IP have decreased strongly by -113.33% in the last year.
  • IP shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 25.45%.
  • IP shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.12% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-113.33%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-34.78%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)25.45%
Revenue growth 3Y3.75%
Revenue growth 5Y6.12%
Sales Q2Q%1.19%

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 2.57% 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.
IP Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesIP Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 10B 20B 30B
IP Yearly EPS VS EstimatesIP Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 0 1 2 3 4 5

More info and screens

Find the best growth stocksShow best growing peers

4

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 10.80 indicates a reasonable valuation of IP.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, IP is valued a bit cheaper than 76.19% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of IP to the average of the S&P500 Index (21.36), we can say IP is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 10.8
IP Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsIP Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 -50 -100 -150

4.2 Price Multiples

  • IP's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • IP's Price/Free Cash Flow 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.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 30.3
EV/EBITDA 8.18
IP Per share dataIP EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20 30 40

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%

More info and screens

Price/EarningsPrice/FCFFCF per shareEV/EBITDAPEG RATIOShow best valued peers

7

5. IP Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • IP has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.08%, which is a nice return.
  • The stock price of IP dropped by -21.23% 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.
  • IP's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.72. IP pays more dividend than 90.48% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.80, IP pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.08%

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
IP Yearly Dividends per shareIP Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

  • IP has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
  • The dividend of IP is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP-29.19%
EPS Next 2Y522.66%
EPS Next 3Y254.63%
IP Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendIP Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 1B -1B 2B -2B -3B

More info and screens

Find the best dividend stocksShow peers with best dividend

IP Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

INTERNATIONAL PAPER CO

NYSE:IP (5/1/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 31.9 +0.14 (+0.44%)

31.76

+1.34 (+4.4%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryContainers & Packaging
Industry Strength20.5
Industry Growth20.5
Earnings (Last)04-30
Earnings (Next)07-30
Inst Owners101.68%
Inst Owner Change-0.1%
Ins Owners0.17%
Ins Owner Change4.48%
Market Cap16.82B
Revenue(TTM)24.97B
Net Income(TTM)-3.35B
Analysts78.1
Price Target43.39 (36.62%)
Short Float %8.38%
Short Ratio6.67
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.08%
Yearly Dividend2.23
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.69%
DP-29.19%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date02-23
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-63.85%
Min EPS beat(2)-131.07%
Max EPS beat(2)3.37%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-92.26%
Min EPS beat(4)-188.84%
Max EPS beat(4)3.37%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-61.87%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-37.14%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)-26.05%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.47%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.6%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.35%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.51%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.04%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.35%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.39%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-4.58%
Revenue beat(16)0
Avg Revenue beat(16)-4.08%
PT rev (1m)-8.96%
PT rev (3m)-8.9%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-33.12%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-57.41%
EPS NY rev (1m)-5.45%
EPS NY rev (3m)-18.85%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.45%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.9%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.15%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.72%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 10.8
P/S 0.67
P/FCF 30.3
P/OCF 6.47
P/B 1.14
P/tB 3.09
EV/EBITDA 8.18
EPS(TTM)-0.16
EYN/A
EPS(NY)2.94
Fwd EY9.26%
FCF(TTM)1.05
FCFY3.3%
OCF(TTM)4.91
OCFY15.45%
SpS47.15
BVpS27.97
TBVpS10.29
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number0 (-100%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -9.2%
ROE -22.63%
ROCE 0.74%
ROIC 0.58%
ROICexc 0.61%
ROICexgc 0.91%
OM 0.87%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 29.79%
FCFM 2.22%
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 Turnover0.69
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.55
Debt/FCF 16.38
Debt/EBITDA 2.71
Cap/Depr 73%
Cap/Sales 8.19%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 86.15%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.21
Quick Ratio 0.94
Altman-Z 1.4
F-Score5
WACC7.97%
ROIC/WACC0.07
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)-113.33%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-34.78%
EPS Next Y2185.57%
EPS Next 2Y522.66%
EPS Next 3Y254.63%
EPS Next 5Y119.92%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)25.45%
Revenue growth 3Y3.75%
Revenue growth 5Y6.12%
Sales Q2Q%1.19%
Revenue Next Year1.46%
Revenue Next 2Y2.49%
Revenue Next 3Y2.34%
Revenue Next 5Y2.57%
EBIT growth 1Y-9.21%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year580.49%
EBIT Next 3Y107.86%
EBIT Next 5Y59.23%
FCF growth 1Y-33.29%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y38.02%
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 4 / 10 to INTERNATIONAL PAPER CO (IP). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


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.