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Cash to Debt Ratio measures the financial strength of a company. It is calculated as a company's cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities divide by its debt. International Paper Co's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.13.
If Cash to Debt ratio is less than 1, the company cannot pay off its debt using the cash in hand. Here we can see, International Paper Cocouldn't pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026.
The historical rank and industry rank for International Paper Co's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:IP'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.03 Med: 0.11 Max: 0.42
Current: 0.13
During the past 13 years, International Paper Co's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 0.42. The lowest was 0.03. And the median was 0.11.
XSWX:IP's Cash-to-Debt is ranked worse than 72.87% of 387
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 0.42
vs XSWX:IP: 0.13
International Paper Co (XSWX:IP) Cash-to-Debt Explanation
If Cash to Debt ratio is greater than 1, the company can pay off its debt using the cash in hand. If it is smaller than 1, it means the company has more debt than the cash in hands. In this case, it is important to look the the company's Interest Coverage. Ben Graham requires that a company must have an Interest Coverage of at least 5.
International Paper Co Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
International Paper Co Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
* 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.
Note: An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.
XSWX:IP vs AMCR, PKG, BALL: Cash-to-Debt Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, International Paper Co's Cash-to-Debt, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash-to-Debt 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-to-Debt vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, International Paper Co's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where International Paper Co's Cash-to-Debt 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-to-Debt of 0.13 as of Mar. 2026. This is 18% above median its historical median of 0.11. Over the past decade, International Paper Co's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.03 to 0.42. According to the industry distribution chart, International Paper Co ranks #282 out of 387 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 72.9%.
Is International Paper Co's Cash-to-Debt too high?
International Paper Co's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.13 is 18% above median its 10-year median of 0.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.03 to a high of 0.42. The Packaging & Containers industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.42. International Paper Co's value of 0.13 is 69% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, International Paper Co ranks #282 out of 387 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-to-Debt compare to AMCR and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, International Paper Co ranks #282 out of 387 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places International Paper Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.42. International Paper Co's value of 0.13 is 69% below this benchmark. Historically, International Paper Co's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.03 to 0.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.11 vs. the industry median of 0.42, 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-to-Debt for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Packaging & Containers companies is 0.42, based on 387 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash-to-Debt significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash-to-Debt should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. International Paper Co's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.13 is 69% 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-to-Debt mean?
A high Cash-to-Debt can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. International Paper Co's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.13, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 0.11. 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-to-Debt of 0.13. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF32.47, compared to a current price of CHF31.40 — trading 3.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 0.13, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 0.11 and 69% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 0.42. 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-to-Debt calculated?
Cash-to-Debt is calculated from a company's financial statements. For International Paper Co (XSWX:IP), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.13 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 CHF31.40 is trading 3.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF32.47.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:IP:
Cash-to-Debt: 0.13 (18% above median its 10-year median of 0.11)
GF Value™: CHF32.47 vs. price of CHF31.40 (3.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 69% below the Packaging & Containers median (#282 of 387)
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.
63GF Score
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