International Paper Co (CHIX:IPCL) Beginning Cash Position: £871 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)


CHIX:IPCL International Paper Co CHIX:IPCL
48 GF Score
Price £29.35
GF Value £33.40
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is International Paper Co Beginning Cash Position?

International Paper Co CHIX:IPCL -1.76% 48 Beginning Cash Position is £871 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:IPCL with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of £33.40 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

International Paper Co's Beginning Cash Position for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £871 Mil.

International Paper Co's quarterly Beginning Cash Position declined from Sep. 2025 (£840 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (£751 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2025 (£751 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (£871 Mil).

International Paper Co's annual Beginning Cash Position increased from Dec. 2023 (£635 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (£880 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2024 (£880 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (£874 Mil).

International Paper Co Beginning Cash Position Related Terms

International Paper Co Beginning Cash Position Historical Data

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International Paper Co Beginning Cash Position Chart

International Paper Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beginning Cash Position
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International Paper Co Quarterly Data
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International Paper Co Beginning Cash Position Calculation

Beginning Cash Position is the cash and equivalents balance at the beginning of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement.

What does a Beginning Cash Position of £871 Mil mean?
International Paper Co (CHIX:IPCL) has a Beginning Cash Position of £871 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Beginning Cash Position is the cash and equivalents balance at the beginning of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on International Paper Co and its competitors.
Is International Paper Co's Beginning Cash Position too high?
International Paper Co's current Beginning Cash Position is £871 Mil. Overall, International Paper Co has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does International Paper Co's Beginning Cash Position compare to AMCR and PKG?
International Paper Co's Beginning Cash Position of £871 Mil can be compared against companies in the Packaging & Containers industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beginning Cash Position for a Packaging & Containers company?
A good Beginning Cash Position depends on the Packaging & Containers industry context. However, Beginning Cash Position should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Beginning Cash Position mean?
A high Beginning Cash Position can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Beginning Cash Position is the cash and equivalents balance at the beginning of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on International Paper Co and its competitors. International Paper Co's current Beginning Cash Position is £871 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is International Paper Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Paper Co (CHIX:IPCL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £33.40, compared to a current price of £29.35 — trading 12.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Beginning Cash Position is £871 Mil. International Paper Co's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Beginning Cash Position calculated?
Beginning Cash Position is calculated from a company's financial statements. For International Paper Co (CHIX:IPCL), the current Beginning Cash Position is £871 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is International Paper Co (CHIX:IPCL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Paper Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £29.35 is trading 12.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of £33.40. GuruFocus considers International Paper Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:IPCL:

  • Beginning Cash Position: £871 Mil
  • GF Value™: £33.40 vs. price of £29.35 (12.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 3 warning signs

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International Paper Co Business Description

Address 6400 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN, USA, 38197
International Paper manufactures packaging products. It accounts for roughly one-third of the North American corrugated packaging market. The company also has a substantial presence in Europe following its acquisition of DS Smith. International Paper serves a variety of end markets, including industrial, consumer products, and manufacturing.
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