International Paper Co has a Cash Ratio of 0.17. It indicates that there are more current liabilities than Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities, and the company does not have sufficient cash on hand to pay off its short-term debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for International Paper Co's Cash Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:IP'
s Cash Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.06 Med: 0.22 Max: 0.72
Current: 0.17
During the past 13 years, International Paper Co's highest Cash Ratio was 0.72. The lowest was 0.06. And the median was 0.22.
XSWX:IP's Cash Ratio is ranked worse than 67.27% of 388
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 0.345
vs XSWX:IP: 0.17
International Paper Co (XSWX:IP) Cash Ratio Explanation
The cash ratio is more conservative than other liquidity ratios, such as Quick Ratio and Current Ratio, because it only considers a company's most liquid resources. The numerator of cash ratio only considers Cash, Cash Equivalents and marketable securities. Other current assets, such as accounts receivable and inventories, are not included. The rationale is that these assets may require time to be transformed into cash, and the amount of money received is also uncertain.
The cash ratio shows a company’s ability to pay all current liabilities immediately without selling or liquidating other assets. Generally speaking, a higher cash ratio suggests the company has a stronger ability to cover its short-term debt. However, a high cash ratio could also indicate inefficient management: the company is inefficient in making full utilization of cash to invest protential profitable project. It may also suggest that the company is not confident about future profitability.
In general, the higher the cash ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
* 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.
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, International Paper Co's Cash Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash Ratio 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 Cash Ratio vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, International Paper Co's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where International Paper Co's Cash Ratio 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 Cash Ratio of 0.17 as of Mar. 2026. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on International Paper Co and its competitors. This is 23% below median its historical median of 0.22. Over the past decade, International Paper Co's Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.06 to 0.72. According to the industry distribution chart, International Paper Co ranks #261 out of 388 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 67.3%.
Is International Paper Co's Cash Ratio too high?
International Paper Co's current Cash Ratio of 0.17 is 23% below median its 10-year median of 0.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.06 to a high of 0.72. The Packaging & Containers industry median Cash Ratio is 0.35. International Paper Co's value of 0.17 is 50.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, International Paper Co ranks #261 out of 388 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is below 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 Cash Ratio compare to AMCR and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, International Paper Co ranks #261 out of 388 companies for Cash Ratio. This places International Paper Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.35. International Paper Co's value of 0.17 is 50.7% below this benchmark. Historically, International Paper Co's own Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.06 to 0.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.22 vs. the industry median of 0.35, International Paper Co has consistently been below 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 Cash Ratio for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median Cash Ratio among Packaging & Containers companies is 0.35, based on 388 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. International Paper Co's current Cash Ratio of 0.17 is 50.7% below 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 Cash Ratio mean?
A high Cash Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on International Paper Co and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Cash Ratio is 0.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. International Paper Co's current Cash Ratio is 0.17, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 0.22. 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 Cash Ratio of 0.17. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF35.31, compared to a current price of CHF31.05 — trading 12.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Ratio is 0.17, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 0.22 and 50.7% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 0.35. 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 Cash Ratio calculated?
Cash Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For International Paper Co (XSWX:IP), the current Cash Ratio is 0.17 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 CHF31.05 is trading 12.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF35.31.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:IP:
Cash Ratio: 0.17 (23% below median its 10-year median of 0.22)
GF Value™: CHF35.31 vs. price of CHF31.05 (12.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 50.7% below the Packaging & Containers median (#261 of 388)
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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