INTERNATIONAL PAPER CO (IP) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:IP - US4601461035 - Common Stock
38.75 USD
+0.15 (+0.39%)
Overall IP gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated IP against 22 industry peers in the Containers & Packaging industry. Both the profitability and financial health of IP have multiple concerns. IP is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
IP had negative earnings in the past year.
In the past year IP had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years IP has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years IP always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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 Return On Equity of -7.39%. This is in the lower half of the industry: IP underperforms 72.73% 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
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of IP has declined.
IP's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 28.96%, IP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.27% of the companies in the same industry.
IP's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Profit Margin and Operating Margin are not available for IP so they could not be analyzed.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 28.96% |
OM growth 3Y-30.36%
OM growth 5Y-25.08%
PM growth 3Y-30.85%
PM growth 5Y-11.38%
GM growth 3Y-0.48%
GM growth 5Y-2.38%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
IP does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
IP has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
IP has less 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 1.43. This is a bad value and indicates that IP is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of IP (1.43) is worse than 68.18% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.64 indicates that IP is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
IP has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.64) than 77.27% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.64 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.43 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC9.12%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.31 indicates that IP should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
IP has a Current ratio (1.31) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
IP has a Quick Ratio of 1.04. 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 Quick ratio (1.04) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.31 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.04 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for IP have decreased strongly by -101.27% in the last year.
IP shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -23.81% yearly.
The Revenue has grown by 25.91% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
Measured over the past years, IP shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -3.61% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-101.27%
EPS 3Y-33.91%
EPS 5Y-23.81%
EPS Q2Q%-197.73%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)25.91%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.3%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.61%
Sales Q2Q%32.78%
3.2 Future
IP is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 24.23% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, IP will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 7.46% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-77.01%
EPS Next 2Y38.29%
EPS Next 3Y39.99%
EPS Next 5Y24.23%
Revenue Next Year29.81%
Revenue Next 2Y14.54%
Revenue Next 3Y10.69%
Revenue Next 5Y7.46%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
IP reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 17.77, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of IP.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of IP indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: IP is more expensive than 68.18% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.78, IP is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.77 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of IP indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: IP is more expensive than 68.18% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.68 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A more expensive valuation may be justified as IP's earnings are expected to grow with 39.99% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y38.29%
EPS Next 3Y39.99%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
IP has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.74%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.52, IP pays a better dividend. On top of this IP pays more dividend than 86.36% of the companies listed in the same industry.
IP's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.87.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.74% |
5.2 History
The dividend of IP decreases each year by -1.58%.
IP has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
The dividend of IP decreased 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 2Y38.29%
EPS Next 3Y39.99%
NYSE:IP (12/16/2025, 10:00:09 AM)
38.75
+0.15 (+0.39%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryContainers & Packaging
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners104.51%
Inst Owner Change15.29%
Ins Owners0.15%
Ins Owner Change-0.21%
Market Cap20.46B
Revenue(TTM)23.47B
Net Income(TTM)-1.28B
Analysts79.09
Price Target49.39 (27.46%)
Short Float %10.24%
Short Ratio10.33
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.74% |
Yearly Dividend1.85
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.58%
DP-69.9%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date
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)-6.99%
PT rev (3m)-11.28%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-55.57%
EPS NY rev (1m)-46.48%
EPS NY rev (3m)-85.38%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.16%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-10.83%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.3%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-7.15%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.77 | ||
| P/S | 0.87 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 17.19 | ||
| P/B | 1.18 | ||
| P/tB | 3.74 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.68 |
EPS(TTM)-0.02
EYN/A
EPS(NY)2.18
Fwd EY5.63%
FCF(TTM)-0.52
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)2.25
OCFY5.82%
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)5.27%
ROCE(5y)5.71%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-30.36%
OM growth 5Y-25.08%
PM growth 3Y-30.85%
PM growth 5Y-11.38%
GM growth 3Y-0.48%
GM growth 5Y-2.38%
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 | 1.43 |
F-Score4
WACC9.12%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)79.92%
Cap/Depr(5y)68.7%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.13%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.5%
Profit Quality(3y)152.94%
Profit Quality(5y)204.52%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-101.27%
EPS 3Y-33.91%
EPS 5Y-23.81%
EPS Q2Q%-197.73%
EPS Next Y-77.01%
EPS Next 2Y38.29%
EPS Next 3Y39.99%
EPS Next 5Y24.23%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)25.91%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.3%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.61%
Sales Q2Q%32.78%
Revenue Next Year29.81%
Revenue Next 2Y14.54%
Revenue Next 3Y10.69%
Revenue Next 5Y7.46%
EBIT growth 1Y-139.1%
EBIT growth 3Y-31.27%
EBIT growth 5Y-27.79%
EBIT Next Year319.53%
EBIT Next 3Y81.11%
EBIT Next 5Y47.36%
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 FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to IP.
Can you provide the valuation status for INTERNATIONAL PAPER CO?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 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.
Can you provide the financial health for IP stock?
The financial health rating of INTERNATIONAL PAPER CO (IP) is 3 / 10.
How sustainable is the dividend of INTERNATIONAL PAPER CO (IP) stock?
The dividend rating of INTERNATIONAL PAPER CO (IP) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -69.9%.