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Analysis IP Momentum Leader Board Structure result Macro

NYQ Β· Consumer Cyclical Β· Packaging & Containers

$34.25

-0.11 (-0.32%)

IP Interactive Price Chart & Trading Signals

IP Stock Snapshot β€” Valuation, Risk & Technical Signals

IP Key Fundamentals, Analyst Targets & Company Profile

Key Financial Ratios

Market Cap

$18.14B

P/E Ratio

β€”

Forward P/E

11.39

PEG Ratio

1.58

P/B Ratio

1.25

EPS

$-5.39

Dividend Yield

5.40%

52W Range

$29.26 – $50.25

Beta

0.88

Volume

5.8M

ROE

-16.5%

Profit Margin

-14.2%

Revenue Growth

-2.2%

Gross Margin

29.6%

EV/EBITDA

6.94

Analyst Target

$47.82

Forward P/E of 11.4x suggests earnings compression ahead. Price-to-book is 1.25x. EV/EBITDA sits at 6.94x. Market capitalization is $18.14B. Revenue is contracting at -2.2% on a trailing basis. Beta of 0.88 indicates market-average volatility.

Analyst Consensus

Recommendation

Buy

Low Target

$39.00

Mean Target

$47.82

High Target

$61.00

Based on 11 analysts

About IP

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.

United States62,602 employeesWebsite β†—

IP Deep Dive Analysis

Bottom Line

Verdict

Undervalued

Best for

Value-oriented investors

Watch out for

Revenue contraction

Data confidence

Medium

International Paper Company (IP) trades below our multi-model fair value estimate of $42.64 by approximately 24.5%. Recent growth metrics show revenue growth of -2.2%. Risk profile: beta of 0.88. Consensus: buy.

IP Deep Dive Analysis

Valuation

Undervalued

Price sits below our estimate of fair value.

Growth

Stable

Rev -2.2%

Revenue is moving sideways.

Valuation Snapshot

International Paper Company (IP) trades below our multi-model fair value estimate of $42.64 by approximately 24.5%. Forward P/E of 11.4x indicates stable forward expectations. Price-to-sales is 0.7x. Price-to-book is 1.3x. EV/EBITDA sits at 6.9x. Market capitalization is $18.14B.

Why it matters: Buying below fair value can create a margin of safety, but always check earnings quality.

Growth & Profitability

Revenue is contracting at -2.2% on a trailing basis. Return on assets is 1.6%.

Why it matters: Falling revenue can signal losing market share or industry headwinds.

Risk Profile

Beta of 0.88 indicates market-average volatility. Net debt position is $9.18B.

Why it matters: Lower risk means steadier returns, but often with less upside in bull markets.

Analyst Context

Analyst consensus target of $47.82 implies 39.6% upside. Target range spans $39.00 to $61.00. 11 analysts cover the stock. Consensus recommendation: buy.

Why it matters: Analyst targets reflect what professionals expect over 12 months. A wide gap between price and target can mean the market disagrees with the consensus.

Investor Fit

The combination of undervaluation and moderate risk may suit value-oriented investors.

Takeaway: Match the stock's risk-reward profile with your own goals and time horizon. No single metric tells the whole story.

Data Methodology & Sources

Market Data (Facts)

  • Price, volume, market cap: Yahoo Finance (delayed ~5 min)
  • P/E, EPS, revenue, debt: Yahoo Finance fundamentals
  • Analyst targets: Yahoo Finance consensus (may lag)
  • Insider trades: SEC EDGAR Form 4 filings

QuantSoar Model (Derived)

  • Fair Value: 7-model consensus (DCF, Graham, P/E, P/S, DDM, EV/EBITDA, Div Yield) β€” trimmed inverse-variance weighted
  • Margin of Safety = (Fair Value βˆ’ Live Price) / Live Price Γ— 100
  • Composite Score: 40% Value + 30% Momentum + 30% Risk
  • Verdict Gauge: Base 50 + Valuation(Β±25) + Whale(Β±10) + Macro(Β±10) + Technical(Β±10). Analyst consensus shown separately.

Model outputs are estimates based on available data and are not investment advice. Cross-check with primary sources before making investment decisions.

IP Undervalued

International Paper Company (IP) trades below our multi-model fair value estimate of $42.64 by approximately 24.5%.

Frequently Asked Questions

ValuationIs IP stock overvalued right now?
Our multi-model fair value estimate of $42.64 suggests IP may be undervalued by approximately 24.5% at the current price of $34.25.
ValuationWhat is IP fair value based on current fundamentals?
Our fair value estimate for IP is $42.64, derived from discounted cash flow, dividend discount, and relative valuation multiples. The estimate assumes a discount rate of 9.0% and terminal growth of 2.5%.
RiskHow risky is IP compared with other stocks?
IP carries a beta of 0.88 is near market average. Investors should weigh macro exposure against their own risk tolerance.
GrowthIs IP still growing?
Latest trailing metrics show revenue contraction of 2.2%. Profit margins are not available.
AnalystWhat do analysts think about IP?
Analyst consensus target is $47.82, implying 39.6% upside. The street recommendation is "buy".
DividendDoes IP pay a dividend?
Yes. IP currently offers a dividend yield of 5.4%.
CatalystWhat could change the investment case for IP?
Key catalysts include Consumer Cyclical sector dynamics, interest rate shifts, and company-specific earnings surprises. Monitor macro risk scores and analyst estimate revisions for early signals.

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Data: Yahoo Finance / SEC EDGAR / Alpha Vantage / Finnhub. AI outputs verified against source data.