(IP) International Paper - Overview
Exchange: NYSE •
Country: United States •
Currency: USD •
Type: Common Stock •
ISIN: US4601461035
Stock: Paper, Pulp, Packaging, Fiber
Total Rating 29
Risk 61
Buy Signal -1.12
| Risk 5d forecast | |
|---|---|
| Volatility | 45.1% |
| Relative Tail Risk | -10.6% |
| Reward TTM | |
|---|---|
| Sharpe Ratio | -0.45 |
| Alpha | -40.55 |
| Character TTM | |
|---|---|
| Beta | 1.186 |
| Beta Downside | 0.985 |
| Drawdowns 3y | |
|---|---|
| Max DD | 38.34% |
| CAGR/Max DD | 0.22 |
EPS (Earnings per Share)
Revenue
Description: IP International Paper March 05, 2026
International Paper (IP) is a US-based company producing renewable fiber-based packaging and pulp products. The company operates in North America, Latin America, Europe, and North Africa. Its business is divided into two segments: Industrial Packaging and Global Cellulose Fibers.
The Industrial Packaging segment offers various containerboard products, including linerboard and medium, which are essential for corrugated box manufacturing. The Global Cellulose Fibers segment produces pulp used in absorbent hygiene products like diapers and tissue, as well as specialty applications in textiles and construction materials. The pulp and paper industry is characterized by cyclical demand influenced by global economic growth and consumer spending.
IP distributes its products directly to end-users and converters, and through agents, resellers, and distributors. The companys business model relies on large-scale manufacturing and global distribution networks to serve diverse industrial and consumer markets. Consider further research on ValueRay for comprehensive financial and operational insights.
Headlines to watch out for
- Global demand for packaging materials impacts Industrial Packaging revenue
- Pulp prices and demand influence Global Cellulose Fibers segment
- Raw material costs, especially wood fiber, affect profitability
- Energy prices directly impact manufacturing and transportation expenses
- Currency fluctuations influence international sales and costs
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 4.0
| Net Income: -3.52b TTM > 0 and > 6% of Revenue |
| FCF/TA: -0.00 > 0.02 and ΔFCF/TA -3.74 > 1.0 |
| NWC/Revenue: 8.86% < 20% (prev 11.63%; Δ -2.77% < -1%) |
| CFO/TA 0.04 > 3% & CFO 1.70b > Net Income -3.52b |
| Net Debt/EBITDA: error (EBITDA <= 0) |
| Current Ratio: 1.28 > 1.5 & < 3 |
| Outstanding Shares: last quarter (528.0m) vs 12m ago 51.99% < -2% |
| Gross Margin: 29.53% > 18% (prev 0.28%; Δ 2925 % > 0.5%) |
| Asset Turnover: 81.94% > 50% (prev 81.66%; Δ 0.28% > 0%) |
| Interest Coverage Ratio: -8.00 > 6 (EBITDA TTM -130.0m / Interest Expense TTM 372.0m) |
Altman Z'' 0.37
| A: 0.06 (Total Current Assets 10.11b - Total Current Liabilities 7.90b) / Total Assets 37.96b |
| B: 0.13 (Retained Earnings 4.88b / Total Assets 37.96b) |
| C: -0.10 (EBIT TTM -2.98b / Avg Total Assets 30.38b) |
| D: 0.22 (Book Value of Equity 4.98b / Total Liabilities 23.14b) |
| Altman-Z'' Score: 0.37 = B |
Beneish M -2.85
| DSRI: 0.98 (Receivables 4.43b/3.36b, Revenue 24.90b/18.62b) |
| GMI: 0.95 (GM 29.53% / 28.16%) |
| AQI: 1.22 (AQ_t 0.34 / AQ_t-1 0.28) |
| SGI: 1.34 (Revenue 24.90b / 18.62b) |
| TATA: -0.14 (NI -3.52b - CFO 1.70b) / TA 37.96b) |
| Beneish M-Score: -2.85 (Cap -4..+1) = A |
What is the price of IP shares?
As of March 09, 2026, the stock is trading at USD 39.53 with a total of 5,954,171 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -7.83%, over one month by -15.95%, over three months by +3.67% and over the past year by -17.43%.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -7.83%, over one month by -15.95%, over three months by +3.67% and over the past year by -17.43%.
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.
- StrongBuy: 5
- Buy: 2
- Hold: 4
- Sell: 1
- StrongSell: 1
What are the forecasts/targets for the IP price?
| Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 46.9 | 18.6% |
| Analysts Target Price | 46.9 | 18.6% |
IP Fundamental Data Overview March 05, 2026
P/E Forward = 23.3645
P/S = 0.9395
P/B = 1.5275
P/EG = 1.612
Revenue TTM = 24.90b USD
EBIT TTM = -2.98b USD
EBITDA TTM = -130.0m USD
Long Term Debt = 8.99b USD (from longTermDebt, two quarters ago)
Short Term Debt = 992.0m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 10.80b USD (from shortLongTermDebtTotal, last quarter)
Net Debt = 9.66b USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 31.86b USD (22.20b + Debt 10.80b - CCE 1.15b)
Interest Coverage Ratio = -8.00 (Ebit TTM -2.98b / Interest Expense TTM 372.0m)
EV/FCF = -200.4x (Enterprise Value 31.86b / FCF TTM -159.0m)
FCF Yield = -0.50% (FCF TTM -159.0m / Enterprise Value 31.86b)
FCF Margin = -0.64% (FCF TTM -159.0m / Revenue TTM 24.90b)
Net Margin = -14.12% (Net Income TTM -3.52b / Revenue TTM 24.90b)
Gross Margin = 29.53% ((Revenue TTM 24.90b - Cost of Revenue TTM 17.55b) / Revenue TTM)
Gross Margin QoQ = 31.35% (prev 31.10%)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 0.84 (Enterprise Value 31.86b / Total Assets 37.96b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 0.88% (Interest Expense 95.0m / Debt 10.80b)
Taxrate = 21.0% (US default 21%)
NOPAT = -2.35b (EBIT -2.98b * (1 - 21.00%)) [loss with tax shield]
Current Ratio = 1.28 (Total Current Assets 10.11b / Total Current Liabilities 7.90b)
Debt / Equity = 0.73 (Debt 10.80b / totalStockholderEquity, last quarter 14.83b)
Debt / EBITDA = -74.29 (negative EBITDA) (Net Debt 9.66b / EBITDA -130.0m)
Debt / FCF = -60.74 (negative FCF - burning cash) (Net Debt 9.66b / FCF TTM -159.0m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 17.21b (last 4 quarters mean from totalStockholderEquity)
RoA = -11.57% (Net Income -3.52b / Total Assets 37.96b)
RoE = -20.43% (Net Income TTM -3.52b / Total Stockholder Equity 17.21b)
RoCE = -11.36% (EBIT -2.98b / Capital Employed (Equity 17.21b + L.T.Debt 8.99b))
RoIC = -8.45% (negative operating profit) (NOPAT -2.35b / Invested Capital 27.84b)
WACC = 7.15% (E(22.20b)/V(33.01b) * Re(10.29%) + D(10.80b)/V(33.01b) * Rd(0.88%) * (1-Tc(0.21)))
Discount Rate = 10.29% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
Shares Correlation 3-Years: 100.0 | Cagr: 23.47%
[DCF] Fair Price = unknown (Cash Flow -159.0m)
EPS Correlation: -77.79 | EPS CAGR: -26.09% | SUE: -0.58 | # QB: 0
Revenue Correlation: 39.57 | Revenue CAGR: 3.72% | SUE: 3.53 | # QB: 1
EPS next Quarter (2026-06-30): EPS=0.31 | Chg7d=+0.000 | Chg30d=-0.118 | Revisions Net=-4 | Analysts=6
EPS current Year (2026-12-31): EPS=1.68 | Chg7d=-0.129 | Chg30d=-0.433 | Revisions Net=-10 | Growth EPS=+942.5% | Growth Revenue=+4.4%
EPS next Year (2027-12-31): EPS=2.91 | Chg7d=-0.018 | Chg30d=-0.255 | Revisions Net=-5 | Growth EPS=+72.6% | Growth Revenue=+4.0%
[Analyst] Revisions Ratio: -1.00 (0 Up / 4 Down within 30d for Next Quarter)
P/S = 0.9395
P/B = 1.5275
P/EG = 1.612
Revenue TTM = 24.90b USD
EBIT TTM = -2.98b USD
EBITDA TTM = -130.0m USD
Long Term Debt = 8.99b USD (from longTermDebt, two quarters ago)
Short Term Debt = 992.0m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 10.80b USD (from shortLongTermDebtTotal, last quarter)
Net Debt = 9.66b USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 31.86b USD (22.20b + Debt 10.80b - CCE 1.15b)
Interest Coverage Ratio = -8.00 (Ebit TTM -2.98b / Interest Expense TTM 372.0m)
EV/FCF = -200.4x (Enterprise Value 31.86b / FCF TTM -159.0m)
FCF Yield = -0.50% (FCF TTM -159.0m / Enterprise Value 31.86b)
FCF Margin = -0.64% (FCF TTM -159.0m / Revenue TTM 24.90b)
Net Margin = -14.12% (Net Income TTM -3.52b / Revenue TTM 24.90b)
Gross Margin = 29.53% ((Revenue TTM 24.90b - Cost of Revenue TTM 17.55b) / Revenue TTM)
Gross Margin QoQ = 31.35% (prev 31.10%)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 0.84 (Enterprise Value 31.86b / Total Assets 37.96b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 0.88% (Interest Expense 95.0m / Debt 10.80b)
Taxrate = 21.0% (US default 21%)
NOPAT = -2.35b (EBIT -2.98b * (1 - 21.00%)) [loss with tax shield]
Current Ratio = 1.28 (Total Current Assets 10.11b / Total Current Liabilities 7.90b)
Debt / Equity = 0.73 (Debt 10.80b / totalStockholderEquity, last quarter 14.83b)
Debt / EBITDA = -74.29 (negative EBITDA) (Net Debt 9.66b / EBITDA -130.0m)
Debt / FCF = -60.74 (negative FCF - burning cash) (Net Debt 9.66b / FCF TTM -159.0m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 17.21b (last 4 quarters mean from totalStockholderEquity)
RoA = -11.57% (Net Income -3.52b / Total Assets 37.96b)
RoE = -20.43% (Net Income TTM -3.52b / Total Stockholder Equity 17.21b)
RoCE = -11.36% (EBIT -2.98b / Capital Employed (Equity 17.21b + L.T.Debt 8.99b))
RoIC = -8.45% (negative operating profit) (NOPAT -2.35b / Invested Capital 27.84b)
WACC = 7.15% (E(22.20b)/V(33.01b) * Re(10.29%) + D(10.80b)/V(33.01b) * Rd(0.88%) * (1-Tc(0.21)))
Discount Rate = 10.29% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
Shares Correlation 3-Years: 100.0 | Cagr: 23.47%
[DCF] Fair Price = unknown (Cash Flow -159.0m)
EPS Correlation: -77.79 | EPS CAGR: -26.09% | SUE: -0.58 | # QB: 0
Revenue Correlation: 39.57 | Revenue CAGR: 3.72% | SUE: 3.53 | # QB: 1
EPS next Quarter (2026-06-30): EPS=0.31 | Chg7d=+0.000 | Chg30d=-0.118 | Revisions Net=-4 | Analysts=6
EPS current Year (2026-12-31): EPS=1.68 | Chg7d=-0.129 | Chg30d=-0.433 | Revisions Net=-10 | Growth EPS=+942.5% | Growth Revenue=+4.4%
EPS next Year (2027-12-31): EPS=2.91 | Chg7d=-0.018 | Chg30d=-0.255 | Revisions Net=-5 | Growth EPS=+72.6% | Growth Revenue=+4.0%
[Analyst] Revisions Ratio: -1.00 (0 Up / 4 Down within 30d for Next Quarter)