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(IP) International Paper - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US4601461035

Packaging, Pulp, Linerboard, Medium, Kraft

IP EPS (Earnings per Share)

EPS Growth (3Y CAGR): -71.27%
EPS Trend (3Y Correlation): -81.8%

IP Revenue

Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR): 7.25%
Revenue Trend (3Y Correlation): 60.0%

Description: IP International Paper October 14, 2025

International Paper (NYSE:IP) manufactures renewable fiber-based packaging and pulp products across North America, Latin America, Europe, and North Africa, operating through two segments: Industrial Packaging and Global Cellulose Fibers. Its portfolio includes linerboard, medium, whitetop, recycled grades, saturating kraft, and a variety of specialty pulps used in diapers, tissue, feminine care, textiles, construction, and coatings.

Key performance indicators from the most recent quarter show a 4.2% year-over-year increase in adjusted EBITDA margin to 13.1%, while the recycled paper segment grew 7% on volume, reflecting strong demand for sustainable packaging. The business is sensitive to three macro drivers: (1) global e-commerce volume, which fuels higher demand for corrugated packaging; (2) pulp price volatility tied to forest-land constraints and climate-related supply shocks; and (3) regulatory pressure on single-use plastics, accelerating the shift toward fiber-based alternatives.

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IP Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD	20,401m
Sub-Industry	Paper & Plastic Packaging Products & Materials
IPO / Inception	1970-01-02

IP Stock Ratings

Growth Rating	-10.2%
Fundamental	35.7%
Dividend Rating	67.9%
Return 12m vs S&P 500	-44.2%
Analyst Rating	3.69 of 5

IP Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m	6.30%
Yield on Cost 5y	6.80%
Annual Growth 5y	17.94%
Payout Consistency	49.2%
Payout Ratio	158.1%

IP Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m	-43.8%
Growth Correlation 12m	-71.1%
Growth Correlation 5y	32.3%
CAGR 5y	7.81%
CAGR/Max DD 3y (Calmar Ratio)	0.21
CAGR/Mean DD 3y (Pain Ratio)	0.70
Sharpe Ratio 12m	0.42
Alpha	-52.89
Beta	1.057
Volatility	69.30%
Current Volume	7114.5k
Average Volume 20d	4240.3k
Stop Loss	34.9 (-4.5%)
Signal	-0.78

Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 2.5

Net Income (-1.28b TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 1.41b TTM)

FCFTA -0.01 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA -4.17pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp)

NWC/Revenue 10.63% (prev 12.29%; Δ -1.65pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp)

CFO/TA 0.03 (>3.0%) and CFO 1.19b > Net Income -1.28b (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%)

Net Debt (9.42b) to EBITDA (2.20b) ratio: 4.28 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5)

Current Ratio 1.31 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active)

Outstanding Shares last Quarter (528.0m) change vs 12m ago 49.41% (target <= -2.0% for YES)

Gross Margin 28.96% (prev 28.07%; Δ 0.90pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0)

Asset Turnover 73.66% (prev 80.48%; Δ -6.82pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0)

Interest Coverage Ratio -1.17 (EBITDA TTM 2.20b / Interest Expense TTM 385.0m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3)

Altman Z'' 1.25

(A) 0.06 = (Total Current Assets 10.46b - Total Current Liabilities 7.97b) / Total Assets 40.57b

(B) 0.19 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 7.52b / Total Assets 40.57b

(D) 0.32 = Book Value of Equity 7.50b / Total Liabilities 23.25b

Total Rating: 1.25 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D)

ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 35.74

1. Piotroski 2.50pt = -2.50

2. FCF Yield -0.93% = -0.46

3. FCF Margin -1.18% = -0.44

4. Debt/Equity 0.60 = 2.32

5. Debt/Ebitda 4.28 = -2.50

6. ROIC - WACC (= -7.78)% = -9.72

7. RoE -8.23% = -1.37

8. Rev. Trend 60.01% = 4.50

9. EPS Trend -81.82% = -4.09

What is the price of IP shares?

As of November 06, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 36.56 with a total of 7,114,548 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -22.43%, over one month by -20.31%, over three months by -19.85% and over the past year by -33.06%.

Is International Paper a good stock to buy?

No, based on ValueRay´s Fundamental Analyses, International Paper (NYSE:IP) is currently (November 2025) a stock to sell. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 35.74 and therefor a negative outlook according to the companies health.
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of IP is around 32.07 USD . This means that IP is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -12.28%.

Is IP a buy, sell or hold?

International Paper has received a consensus analysts rating of 3.69. Therefor, it is recommend to hold IP.

Strong Buy: 5
Buy: 2
Hold: 4
Sell: 1
Strong Sell: 1

What are the forecasts/targets for the IP price?

Issuer	Target	Up/Down from current
Wallstreet Target Price	48.9	33.7%
Analysts Target Price	48.9	33.7%
ValueRay Target Price	35.1	-3.9%

IP Fundamental Data Overview November 02, 2025

Market Cap USD = 20.40b (20.40b USD * 1.0 USD.USD)
P/E Forward = 15.2672
P/S = 0.8384
P/B = 1.323
P/EG = 0.9788
Beta = 1.057
Revenue TTM = 23.47b USD
EBIT TTM = -449.0m USD
EBITDA TTM = 2.20b USD
Long Term Debt = 5.37b USD (from longTermDebt, last fiscal year)
Short Term Debt = 972.0m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 10.41b USD (from shortLongTermDebtTotal, last quarter)
Net Debt = 9.42b USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 29.82b USD (20.40b + Debt 10.41b - CCE 995.0m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = -1.17 (Ebit TTM -449.0m / Interest Expense TTM 385.0m)
FCF Yield = -0.93% (FCF TTM -277.0m / Enterprise Value 29.82b)
FCF Margin = -1.18% (FCF TTM -277.0m / Revenue TTM 23.47b)
Net Margin = -5.45% (Net Income TTM -1.28b / Revenue TTM 23.47b)
Gross Margin = 28.96% ((Revenue TTM 23.47b - Cost of Revenue TTM 16.67b) / Revenue TTM)
Gross Margin QoQ = 31.10% (prev 27.94%)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 0.74 (Enterprise Value 29.82b / Total Assets 40.57b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 0.01% (Interest Expense 1.00m / Debt 10.41b)
Taxrate = 36.98% (-250.0m / -676.0m)
NOPAT = -282.9m (EBIT -449.0m * (1 - 36.98%)) [loss with tax shield]
Current Ratio = 1.31 (Total Current Assets 10.46b / Total Current Liabilities 7.97b)
Debt / Equity = 0.60 (Debt 10.41b / totalStockholderEquity, last quarter 17.32b)
Debt / EBITDA = 4.28 (Net Debt 9.42b / EBITDA 2.20b)
Debt / FCF = -34.00 (negative FCF - burning cash) (Net Debt 9.42b / FCF TTM -277.0m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 15.55b (last 4 quarters mean from totalStockholderEquity)
RoA = -3.15% (Net Income -1.28b / Total Assets 40.57b)
RoE = -8.23% (Net Income TTM -1.28b / Total Stockholder Equity 15.55b)
RoCE = -2.15% (EBIT -449.0m / Capital Employed (Equity 15.55b + L.T.Debt 5.37b))
RoIC = -1.21% (negative operating profit) (NOPAT -282.9m / Invested Capital 23.33b)
WACC = 6.56% (E(20.40b)/V(30.81b) * Re(9.91%) + D(10.41b)/V(30.81b) * Rd(0.01%) * (1-Tc(0.37)))
Discount Rate = 9.91% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
Shares Correlation 3-Years: 100.0 | Cagr: 23.47%
Fair Price DCF = unknown (Cash Flow -277.0m)
EPS Correlation: -81.82 | EPS CAGR: -71.27% | SUE: -4.0 | # QB: 0
Revenue Correlation: 60.01 | Revenue CAGR: 7.25% | SUE: -1.64 | # QB: 0

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