International Paper CoXSWX:IP +2.61%63 Buyback Yield % is 0.16 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 87% below its 10-year median of 1.24. GuruFocus rates XSWX:IP with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF34.97. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 96 Packaging & Containers companies, International Paper Co ranks better than 55.21% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
International Paper Co Buyback Yield % Related Terms
International Paper Co Buyback Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for International Paper Co's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
XSWX:IP vs AMCR, PKG, BALL: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, International Paper Co's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % 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 Buyback Yield % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, International Paper Co's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where International Paper Co's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
International Paper Co (XSWX:IP) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.16 as of Jun. 25, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on International Paper Co and its competitors. This is 87% below median its historical median of 1.24. Over the past decade, International Paper Co's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.12 to 13.37. According to the industry distribution chart, International Paper Co ranks #43 out of 96 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 44.8%.
Is International Paper Co's Buyback Yield % too high?
International Paper Co's current Buyback Yield % of 0.16 is 87% below median its 10-year median of 1.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.12 to a high of 13.37. The Packaging & Containers industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.04. International Paper Co's value of 0.16 is 357.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, International Paper Co ranks #43 out of 96 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 Buyback Yield % compare to AMCR and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, International Paper Co ranks #43 out of 96 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts International Paper Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.04. International Paper Co's value of 0.16 is 357.1% above this benchmark. Historically, International Paper Co's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.12 to 13.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.24 vs. the industry median of 0.04, 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 Buyback Yield % for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Packaging & Containers companies is 0.04, based on 96 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. International Paper Co's current Buyback Yield % of 0.16 is 357.1% 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 Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on International Paper Co and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. International Paper Co's current Buyback Yield % is 0.16, which is 87% below median its own 10-year median of 1.24. 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 Buyback Yield % of 0.16. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF34.97, compared to a current price of CHF30.68 — trading 12.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.16, which is 87% below median its 10-year median of 1.24 and 357.1% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 0.04. 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 Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For International Paper Co (XSWX:IP), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.16 as of Jun. 25, 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 CHF30.68 is trading 12.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF34.97.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:IP:
Buyback Yield %: 0.16 (87% below median its 10-year median of 1.24)
GF Value™: CHF34.97 vs. price of CHF30.68 (12.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 357.1% above the Packaging & Containers median (#43 of 96)
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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