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International Paper International Paper Company Common Stock

IP · Consumer Cyclical · Packaging & Containers
Bottom 4% of scored stocks
WeakBottom 4% of scored stocks
Weak SpotRecent Loss

International Paper scores 31/100 on fundamentals: in the bottom 4% of 503 scored S&P 500 stocks. Its strongest area is Cash & Dividends (63/100); its weakest is Price Fairness (17/100). It carries 2 warning flags: Weak Spot, Recent Loss.

Best
Cash 63
Weakest
Price 17
  • Carries a Weak Spot flag
  • Carries a Recent Loss flag

A financially stretched, expensively priced stock, but price fairness needs attention.

What looks good
What to watch
Mkt capUS$ 19.3b#409 of 503 in the S&P 500EPSUS$ -6.43P/En/m (loss-making)P/B1.3×✓ vs sector median 6.1×Div yield5%✓ Top 5% in the S&P 50052w range · 34% of range29.2650.25
as of 31 Oct 2026

Nearby peers

Ranks #52 of 54 in Consumer Cyclical by score

#1Deckers Brands77#50Home Depot34#51Tractor Supply34
#52International Paper31
#53Ford Motor29#54Genuine Parts25

One-Minute Summary

Why International Paper scores 31

A financially stretched, expensively priced stock, but price fairness needs attention.

What looks good
What to watch

Business Strength

20
Why 20?
Pillar score: (0 + 2 + 0 + 0 + 0) = 2 of 10 points → 20
Return on Equity (ROE)-24%Weak4-Year Revenue Growth+15%/yrStrong4-Year Profit Growthn/m (loss-making)WeakNet Profit Marginn/m (loss-making)WeakQuarterly Momentumn/m (loss-making)Weak
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Net Profit & Equity, with ROE

Net Profit ↓ -1,293.7%Equity ↑ +73%ROE % -23.8%
Net ProfitEquityROE %
288m557m-3.5b-3.4b8.4b8.2b14.8b14.5b202320242025TTM3.4%6.8%-23.7%-23.8%

Revenue & Net Profit, with Net Margin

Revenue ↑ +51%Net Profit ↓ -1,293.7%Net Margin % -14.2%
RevenueNet ProfitNet Margin %
16.0b15.8b23.6b24.2b288m557m-3.5b-3.4b202320242025TTM1.8%3.5%-14.9%-14.2%

Sales grew about 51% over 4 years: customers keep spending more with this company.

The company lost money in recent years: the bars below zero are losses, not profits.

Recent Quarters: Revenue & Net Profit (the last 8 quarters, scored)

Revenue ↑ +50.9%Net Profit ↓ -108%Net Margin % -0.2%
RevenueNet ProfitNet Margin %
4.0b3.9b5.3b6.1b6.2b6.0b6.0b6.0b150m-147m-105m75m-1.1b-2.4b60m-12mQ3'24Q4'24Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'263.8%-3.7%-2%1.2%-17.7%-39.7%1%-0.2%
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Sales grew about 50.9% over the last 8 quarters: customers keep spending more with this company.

The company made a loss in at least one of the last 8 quarters: the bars below zero are losses, not profits.

Why 33?
Pillar score: (1 + 1 + 0) = 2 of 6 points → 33
Debt-to-Equity0.7×OkayCurrent Ratio1.1×OkayInterest Coverage-4.2×Weak
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Debt vs Equity, with D/E ratio

Total Debt ↑ +64.1%Equity ↑ +73%D/E 0.7×
Total DebtEquityD/E
5.9b5.8b10.3b9.7b8.4b8.2b14.8b14.5b202320242025TTM0.7×0.7×0.7×0.7×

Borrowings grew about 64.1% over 4 years: watch this; rising debt adds pressure in bad times.

Short-term assets vs bills, with Current Ratio

Current Assets ↑ +24.8%Current Liabilities ↑ +89.6%Current Ratio 1.1×
Current AssetsCurrent LiabilitiesCurrent Ratio
6.6b6.4b10.1b8.2b4.0b4.3b7.9b7.5b202320242025TTM1.7×1.5×1.3×1.1×
Why 63?
Pillar score: (1 + 2 + 2 + 0) = 5 of 8 points → 63
Dividend Quality5%Okay
Payout ratio: -28%
Operating Cash FlowPositive & growingStrongFree Cash FlowPositive & growingStrongCash & Cash EquivalentsShrinking & thinWeak
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Operating vs Free Cash Flow

Operating CF ↑ +44.4%Free CF ↓ -28.9%
Operating CFFree CF
1.8b1.7b1.7b2.6b692m757m-159m492m202320242025TTM

The business generates real cash, and more of it each year: a very healthy sign.

Cash vs Total Debt

Cash ↓ -34.8%Short-Term Debt ↑ +626.1%Total Debt ↑ +64.1%
CashShort-Term DebtTotal Debt
1.1b1.1b1.1b726m138m191m992m1.0b5.9b5.8b10.3b9.7b202320242025TTM

Dividends per Share, with Yield

DPS (cents) → +0%Yield % 5.1%
DPS (cents)Yield %
46.346.346.346.346.346.346.346.346.346.3185.2185.2185.2185.220222023202420255.4%6.2%4.5%5.1%

Dividends per share have been maintained or raised: management shares the rewards with you.

Why 17?
Pillar score: (0 + 1 + 0) = 1 of 6 points → 17
P/E Ration/m (loss-making)WeakP/B Ratio1.3×OkayPEG Ration/m (growth not measurable)Weak
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Share Price: Weekly Closes (not part of the score)

US$ 47.36US$ 38.42US$ 29.48Oct '25Feb '26Jun '26Oct '26

The share price has been roughly flat over the past year.

Why 25?
Pillar score: (0 + 0 + 0 + 2 + 1 + 0) = 3 of 12 points → 25
Earnings ConsistencyVery bumpyWeakDebt Trend (4yr)RisingWeakShare Count Trend (4yr)+15%/yrWeakInventory vs Sales (4yr)-13.5 pp/yr vs salesStrongAsset Turnover Trend (4yr)-3.8%OkayQuarterly ConsistencyLoss in 5 of 8 quartersWeak
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Revenue vs Inventory, with Inventory % of Revenue

Revenue ↑ +51%Inventory ↑ +3.8%Inv. % of Rev. 8.1%
RevenueInventoryInv. % of Rev.
16.0b15.8b23.6b24.2b1.9b1.5b2.0b2.0b202320242025TTM11.8%9.4%8.5%8.1%
Ranks #52 of 54 in Consumer Cyclical by score

Sector peers

#1Deckers Brands77#50Home Depot34#51Tractor Supply34
#52International Paper (you)31
#53Ford Motor29#54Genuine Parts25

Full Financial History

Every reported figure behind the score, year by year. Download it, or check it against the company's own annual report.

Financial YearRevenueNet ProfitOperating Cash FlowFree Cash FlowCapExCashTotal DebtShort-Term DebtEquityCurrent AssetsCurrent LiabilitiesTotal AssetsTotal LiabilitiesInventoryDividendsReturn on Equity (ROE)Net Profit MarginDebt-to-EquityCurrent RatioInterest CoverageDividend Payout RatioDiv yieldP/E RatioP/B Ratio
2026US$ 24.2bUS$ -3.4bUS$ 2.6bUS$ 492.0mUS$ -2.2bUS$ 726.0mUS$ 9.7bUS$ 1.0bUS$ 14.5bUS$ 8.2bUS$ 7.5bUS$ 36.5bUS$ 22.1bUS$ 2.0b--24%-14%0.7×1.1×-4.2×-28%---
2025US$ 23.6bUS$ -3.5bUS$ 1.7bUS$ -159.0mUS$ -1.9bUS$ 1.1bUS$ 10.3bUS$ 992.0mUS$ 14.8bUS$ 10.1bUS$ 7.9bUS$ 38.0bUS$ 23.1bUS$ 2.0bUS$ 185.2m-24%-15%0.7×1.3×-5.1×-28%5%-5.8×1.4×
2024US$ 15.8bUS$ 557.0mUS$ 1.7bUS$ 757.0mUS$ -921.0mUS$ 1.1bUS$ 5.8bUS$ 191.0mUS$ 8.2bUS$ 6.4bUS$ 4.3bUS$ 22.8bUS$ 14.6bUS$ 1.5bUS$ 185.2m7%4%0.7×1.5×1.9×115%4%30.6×2.1×
2023US$ 16.0bUS$ 288.0mUS$ 1.8bUS$ 692.0mUS$ -1.1bUS$ 1.1bUS$ 5.9bUS$ 138.0mUS$ 8.4bUS$ 6.6bUS$ 4.0bUS$ 23.3bUS$ 14.9bUS$ 1.9bUS$ 185.2m3%2%0.7×1.7×2.0×223%6%38.6×1.3×