International Paper Company (IP) — Stock Score Summary

International Paper Company (IP) has a MoatMap StockRank of 39/100 based on Quality (30/100), Value (60/100), and Momentum (36/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. International Paper is a capital-intensive, low-margin packaging business facing structural headwinds in paper and cyclical containerboard markets. It lacks the pricing power and high ROIC of a quality compounder.

International Paper Company is a global producer of renewable fiber-based packaging, pulp, and paper products. The company benefits from its immense scale, integrated supply chain spanning timberlands to finished products, and a strong market position in sustainable packaging solutions. It serves a diverse customer base worldwide, focusing on e-commerce, food, and other industrial applications.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$33.88
Market Cap$17.6B
P/E (Forward)12.65
Price/Book1.21
Return on Equity-16.0%
Return on Invested Capital-9.4%
Debt/Equity65.90
Gross Margin29.7%
Operating Margin3.7%
Revenue Growth13.4%
Dividend Yield5.5%
Free Cash Flow$1.7B

International Paper Company operates in the Packaging & Containers industry, part of the Consumer Cyclical sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is International Paper Company’s (IP) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for International Paper Company (IP) is 39/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (30), Value (60), and Momentum (36) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does International Paper Company have an economic moat?
International Paper Company (IP) has a Quality factor score of 30/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is International Paper Company a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for International Paper Company (IP) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 39/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is International Paper Company in?
International Paper Company (IP) operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Packaging & Containers industry (United States).
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