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International Paper CoXSWX:IP +2.41%63 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 5.00% as of Mar. 2026, which is 47% above its 10-year median of 3.40. GuruFocus rates XSWX:IP with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF34.84. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 386 Packaging & Containers companies, International Paper Co ranks better than 52.07% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, International Paper Co's average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was -18.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 5.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 4.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 10.20% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Book Value per Share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value per Share Growth Rate of International Paper Co was 24.90% per year. The lowest was -17.20% per year. And the median was 3.40% per year.
International Paper Co (XSWX:IP) 3-Year Book Growth Rate Explanation
Book Value per Share is the ratio of equity available to common shareholders divided by the shares outstanding. Book value per share effectively indicates a firm's net asset value on a per-share basis. It can be used by investors to gauge whether a stock price is undervalued by comparing it to the firm's market value per share. Theoretically, it is what the shareholders will receive if the company is liquidated.
International Paper Co 3-Year Book Growth Rate Related Terms
XSWX:IP vs AMCR, PKG, BALL: 3-Year Book Growth Rate Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, International Paper Co's 3-Year Book Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Book Growth Rate data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
International Paper Co 3-Year Book Growth Rate vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, International Paper Co's 3-Year Book Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where International Paper Co's 3-Year Book Growth Rate falls into.
International Paper Co 3-Year Book Growth Rate Calculation
This is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Book Value per Share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 5.00% mean?
International Paper Co (XSWX:IP) has a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 5.00% as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for International Paper Co and its competitors. This is 47% above median its historical median of 3.40. According to the industry distribution chart, International Paper Co ranks #185 out of 386 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 47.9%.
Is International Paper Co's 3-Year Book Growth Rate too high?
International Paper Co's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 5.00% is 47% above median its 10-year median of 3.40. The Packaging & Containers industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 4.60. International Paper Co's value of 5.00% is 8.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, International Paper Co ranks #185 out of 386 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, International Paper Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does International Paper Co's 3-Year Book Growth Rate compare to AMCR and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, International Paper Co ranks #185 out of 386 companies for 3-Year Book Growth Rate. This puts International Paper Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 4.60. International Paper Co's value of 5.00% is 8.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.40 vs. the industry median of 4.60, International Paper Co has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Book Growth Rate for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median 3-Year Book Growth Rate among Packaging & Containers companies is 4.60, based on 386 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year Book Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year Book Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. International Paper Co's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 5.00% is 8.7% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year Book Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year Book Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for International Paper Co and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 4.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. International Paper Co's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 5.00%, which is 47% above median its own 10-year median of 3.40. 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?
International Paper Co (XSWX:IP) has a current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 5.00%. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF34.84, compared to a current price of CHF30.44 — trading 12.6% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 5.00%, which is 47% above median its 10-year median of 3.40 and 8.7% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 4.60. International Paper Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Book Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year Book Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For International Paper Co (XSWX:IP), the current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 5.00% 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 (XSWX:IP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Paper Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF30.44 is trading 12.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF34.84.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:IP:
3-Year Book Growth Rate: 5.00% (47% above median its 10-year median of 3.40)
GF Value™: CHF34.84 vs. price of CHF30.44 (12.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 8.7% above the Packaging & Containers median (#185 of 386)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:IP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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