International Paper Company IP
Composite 32/100; the shares have moved about 48% annualised. Names that move more contribute more risk for the same amount invested, and our composite reflects how strong the evidence for this one is right now.
Quality ranks 16/100 — a strong mark against it.
Income ranks 57/100 — a slight point in its favour.
Quality ranks 16/100 — a strong mark against it. Growth ranks 27/100 — a moderate mark against it. Balance-sheet strength ranks 32/100 — a moderate mark against it.
What the company does International Paper produces renewable fiber-based packaging—linerboard, corrugated boxes, bulk bins and specialty containers—serving food & beverage, agriculture, consumer goods and industrial markets across North America, EMEA and Latin America.
Key financials ROE -16.5%, ROA 1.6% and ROCE -10.4% reflect weak profitability. Gross margin 29.6% supports operations, but net margin -14.2% and EPS growth -523.5% highlight earnings pressure. Leverage is moderate (Debt/Equity 0.69, Net debt/EBITDA 2.33) yet interest coverage is negative (-9.54).
Stock health SideraVIA scores: Overall 31.6 (Poor), Quality 16.3, Growth 26.6, Momentum 32.6. Piotroski F-Score 4/9 and Altman Z 1.16 indicate elevated distress risk. Dividend yield 5.1% with payout 158.1% signals unsustainable payouts.
Price vs fair value The stock trades at a discount of 31.70% versus the analyst mean target of 48.00. - Net margin -14.2% and EPS decline -523.5% (company filings) - Interest coverage -9.54 and Altman Z 1.16 (company filings) - RSI(14) 34.40 indicates oversold momentum (TradingView)
Looking forward Forward P/E 30.58 and FCF yield 8.5% suggest valuation sensitivity to cash-flow stabilization. Forest-restoration grants may modestly support long-term fiber sourcing but do not directly address near-term earnings headwinds (NFWF, 2026-09-01).
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