International Paper Co (IP)
UndervaluedFundamental
46
Price
$33.19
Market Cap
$17.81B
Part 1 · What the company is worth
Overview
International Paper Company produces and sells renewable fiber-based packaging in North America, Latin America, Europe, South America, and North Africa. It operates through two segments, Packaging Solutions North America and Packaging Solutions EMEA. The company offers linerboard, medium, whitetop, and saturating kraft; and converts containerboard into corrugated boxes, bulk bins, shipping containers and specialty packaging through its converting facilities. Its products support customers in various industries, such as food and beverage, agriculture, industrial manufacturing, personal care pharmaceuticals and consumer goods. The company was founded in 1898 and is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee.
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Direct competitors
Who this company fights with for the same customers
Generated with artificial intelligence on September 18, 2026, shared with all users
The third-largest US containerboard producer, it bids for the same North American corrugated box contracts and sells surplus containerboard into the same domestic market.
Formed by the 2024 Smurfit Kappa–WestRock merger, it is the only other producer with integrated containerboard mills and corrugated box plants across both North America and Europe, selling to the same food, beverage and e-commerce shippers International Paper serves.
A privately held Koch Industries subsidiary with large US containerboard mills and box plants, it competes directly for North American corrugated packaging customers.
A European corrugated and paper-based packaging group whose containerboard and box operations overlap directly with the European business International Paper gained through DS Smith.
A fiber-based packaging producer that competes for the same consumer-goods and food-service accounts, offering paperboard cartons as an alternative to corrugated solutions.
Balance Sheet & Liquidity
Revenue
$24.20B
Trailing 12 months (through 6/30/2026)
Net Income
$-3.44B
Trailing 12 months (through 6/30/2026)
Free Cash Flow
$-159M
Total Equity
$14.83B
Total Liabilities
$23.14B
Current Ratio
1.10
Interest Coverage
-
Debt/EBITDA
2.52
Earnings Per Share
Revenue & Net Income
Free Cash Flow
Income Breakdown
Historical statement
Margins over time
Debt over time
How heavy the debt is
Growth grid
Growth — Revenue
Fair Value Estimation
Fair Value
$85.65
Current Price
$33.19
Margin of Safety
+61.2%
Fair Value Range
$55.67 - $115.63
Spread across the valuation methods used, not a statistically calibrated confidence interval.
Estimation Methods
Valuation Metrics
P/E Ratio
-
ROE
-23.7%
P/B Ratio
1.22
P/FCF
35.72
Gross Margin
29.6%
ROIC
-
Profitability Radar
Value Creation (Economic Moat)
ROIC
-
WACC
7.9%
ROIC − WACC
-
Fundamental Analysis Criteria
Passed (8)
- P/B ratio 1.22
- Debt/equity ratio
- Positive free cash flow
- Current ratio
- Debt/EBITDA
- DCF valuation (Undervalued)
- Revenue growth 5Y 6.1%
- Earnings surprise, average 112.5%
Failed (11)
- EPS shows upward trend
- Price CAGR -4.44%
- Gross margin 29.6%
- P/FCF 35.72
- CapEx intensity
- Return on tangible assets
- Low reliance on intangibles
- ROE -22.4%
- Share dilution 42.6%
- Net margin trend -14.2% vs -0.1%
- Piotroski F-Score 4/9
Unavailable (7)
- ROIC –
- Dividend payout –
- Operating margin –
- Interest coverage
- Price below Graham Number
- PEG ratio (needs P/E > 0 and growth > 0)
- Earnings quality (operating cash flow / net income)
Piotroski F-Score
Mixed signals: some areas need attention
Earnings Quality
Low quality: investigate accounting
Share Dilution
Issuing new shares, diluting ownership
Institutional Holdings
Governance
Executive Team
| Name | Title | Age |
|---|---|---|
| Mr. Andrew K. Silvernail | CEO & Chairman | 54 |
| Mr. Lance T. Loeffler | Senior VP & CFO | 48 |
| Mr. Joseph R. Saab | Senior VP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary | 56 |
| Mr. Timothy S. Nicholls | Executive VP & President of DS Smith | 64 |
| Mr. William Thomas Hamic | EVP & President of North American Packaging Solutions | 59 |
| Michael H. Anderson | VP & Chief Information Officer | - |
| Mandi Gilliland | Senior Director of Investor Relations | - |
| Ms. Melissa S. Flores | Senior Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer | 42 |
| Ms. Sophie N. Beckham | VP & Chief Sustainability Officer | - |
| Mr. Errol A. Harris | VP & Treasurer | - |
Audit Risk
5
Board Risk
8
Compensation Risk
2
Shareholder Rights Risk
2
Documents
- View document
Annual Report (10-K)
A yearly overview of the business, its financial results, and the risks it faces.
Filed on 2026-02-27
- View document
Quarterly Report (10-Q)
A snapshot of financial performance for the most recent three-month period.
Filed on 2026-08-05
- View document
Current Report (8-K)
An announcement of a major event, such as a leadership change or big news.
Filed on 2026-10-08
via SEC EDGAR
Income History
via SEC EDGAR
Part 2 · The price and its context
This part shows how the price has behaved, not whether the company is worth owning. Inside: technical analysis, potential, historical drawdowns, gamma exposure.
Market Reaction Profile
How much IP moves, measured on its daily prices.
More volatile than 56% of the tracked stocks (90-day volatility).
- Volatility 30d
- 30.9%
- Volatility 90d
- 38.6%
- Beta vs S&P 500 (1y)
- 1.25Correlation 0.36
- Max drawdown (12m)
- -40.3%
- ATR (14d, % of price)
- 3.06%
Earnings reactions
How IP moved around its past quarterly results.
Next earnings release
Oct 28, 2026 · In 4 days · Before the open
EPS estimate: 0.29Revenue estimate: $6.3B
What usually happens
- Over the last 12 releases the stock moved a median of 4.1% the next day, up or down.
- Next-day moves: up 3, down 9 (out of 12).
Release history
| Date | When | EPS est. | EPS actual | Surprise | Gap | 1 day | 5 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2026 | During the session | -0.01 | 0.04 | +766.7% | +3.2% | +1.2% | -0.9% |
| Apr 30, 2026 | During the session | 0.15 | 0.15 | +3.4% | -5.9% | -9.4% | -0.2% |
| Jan 29, 2026 | During the session | 0.26 | -0.08 | -131.1% | +0.9% | -6.0% | +7.7% |
| Oct 30, 2025 | During the session | 0.48 | -0.43 | -188.8% | -3.5% | -12.7% | -17.9% |
| Jul 31, 2025 | During the session | n/a | n/a | n/a | -4.8% | -12.8% | -13.6% |
| Apr 30, 2025 | During the session | n/a | n/a | n/a | -7.5% | -4.1% | -6.7% |
| Jan 30, 2025 | During the session | n/a | n/a | n/a | -4.8% | -1.6% | -7.1% |
| Oct 31, 2024 | During the session | n/a | n/a | n/a | +7.1% | +13.3% | +20.0% |
| Jul 24, 2024 | During the session | n/a | n/a | n/a | -0.8% | +0.8% | 0.0% |
| Apr 25, 2024 | During the session | n/a | n/a | n/a | -2.7% | -2.6% | +2.5% |
| Feb 1, 2024 | During the session | n/a | n/a | n/a | -0.3% | -4.1% | -5.5% |
| Oct 26, 2023 | During the session | n/a | n/a | n/a | -0.7% | -0.7% | +1.5% |
Release dates from SEC 8-K filings.
Updated 10/24/2026
Historical statistics for educational purposes only. They are not forecasts and not investment advice.
Price reaction to the news
Latest news on IP and what the price did next.
- 10/15/2026PositiveInternational Paper Jumps on Potential Multibillion-Dollar Bids | Closing Bell
- +1 day
- +1.0%
- +3 days
- -0.8%
- 4/16/2026PositiveInternational Paper Buys Major US Paper Mill In $360 Million Deal
Published while the US market was open: the move of that day cannot be split into before and after the news, so no figure is shown.
Return of the stock minus return of SPY over the same days. A news item close to a price move did not necessarily cause it. Historical data for educational purposes only, not investment advice.
Latest News
Recent headlines for IP.
- 9d agoPOSITIVEInternational Paper Jumps on Potential Multibillion-Dollar Bids | Closing Bell
International Paper Company experienced a significant surge in its stock price following reports of potential multibillion-dollar acquisition bids. While specific details of the bidders and offer amounts remain undisclosed, the news suggests substantial interest from potential buyers, indicating a premium valuation may be on the table. This development could lead to a bidding war, further driving up the stock price for shareholders. Investors are closely monitoring any official announcements regarding these bids, as a confirmed acquisition would likely result in a substantial payout.
- 4/16/2026POSITIVEInternational Paper Buys Major US Paper Mill In $360 Million Deal
International Paper has announced its acquisition of North Pacific Paper Co. for $360 million, a strategic move aimed at bolstering its presence on the West Coast and increasing its capacity for recycled containerboard production. This acquisition is expected to enhance International Paper's market position in a key region and align with growing demand for sustainable packaging solutions. For investors, this deal signifies a commitment to growth and operational expansion, potentially leading to improved market share and profitability.