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International Paper Co's operating cash flow per share for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.99.
International Paper Co's operating cash flow per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $5.00.
During the past 12 months, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate of International Paper Co was 77.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was -17.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was -12.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was -3.90% per year.
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The historical rank and industry rank for International Paper Co's Operating Cash Flow per Share or its related term are showing as below:
IP'
s 3-Year OCF Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -17.2 Med: -3.95 Max: 63.2
Current: -17.2
During the past 13 years, International Paper Co's highest 3-Year average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 63.20% per year. The lowest was -17.20% per year. And the median was -3.95% per year.
IP's 3-Year OCF Growth Rate is ranked worse than 78.5% of 307
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 3.6
vs IP: -17.20
International Paper Co Operating Cash Flow per Share Related Terms
International Paper Co Operating Cash Flow per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for International Paper Co's Operating Cash Flow per Share 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.
International Paper Co Operating Cash Flow per Share Chart
IP vs PKG, AMCR, SW: Operating Cash Flow per Share Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, International Paper Co's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow 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 Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, International Paper Co's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where International Paper Co's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow falls into.
Operating Cash Flow per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $5.00
* 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.
What does a Operating Cash Flow per Share of $5.00 mean?
International Paper Co (IP) has a Operating Cash Flow per Share of $5.00 as of Jun. 2026. Operating cash flow per share equals the per-share amount of cash flow from operations. View historical data on International Paper Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, International Paper Co ranks #241 out of 307 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 78.5%.
Is International Paper Co's Operating Cash Flow per Share too high?
International Paper Co's current Operating Cash Flow per Share is $5.00. The Packaging & Containers industry median Operating Cash Flow per Share is 3.60. International Paper Co's value of $5.00 is 38.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, International Paper Co ranks #241 out of 307 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, International Paper Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does International Paper Co's Operating Cash Flow per Share compare to PKG and AMCR?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, International Paper Co ranks #241 out of 307 companies for Operating Cash Flow per Share. This places International Paper Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Cash Flow per Share is 3.60. International Paper Co's value of $5.00 is 38.9% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Operating Cash Flow per Share for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median Operating Cash Flow per Share among Packaging & Containers companies is 3.60, based on 307 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Cash Flow per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating Cash Flow per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. International Paper Co's current Operating Cash Flow per Share of $5.00 is 38.9% 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 Operating Cash Flow per Share mean?
A high Operating Cash Flow per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating cash flow per share equals the per-share amount of cash flow from operations. View historical data on International Paper Co and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Operating Cash Flow per Share is 3.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. International Paper Co's current Operating Cash Flow per Share is $5.00. 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 (IP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $42.92, compared to a current price of $39.31 — trading 8.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Cash Flow per Share is $5.00 and 38.9% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 3.60. International Paper Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Operating Cash Flow per Share calculated?
Operating Cash Flow per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For International Paper Co (IP), the current Operating Cash Flow per Share is $5.00 as of Jun. 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 (IP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Paper Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $39.31 is trading 8.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $42.92.
GuruFocus considers International Paper Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for IP:
Operating Cash Flow per Share: $5.00
GF Value™: $42.92 vs. price of $39.31 (8.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 38.9% above the Packaging & Containers median (#241 of 307)
No single metric tells the full story. See the 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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