The current ratio is a liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets divides by its Total Current Liabilities. International Paper Co's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.21.
International Paper Co has a current ratio of 1.21. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for International Paper Co's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:IP'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.77 Med: 1.5 Max: 2.29
Current: 1.21
During the past 13 years, International Paper Co's highest Current Ratio was 2.29. The lowest was 0.77. And the median was 1.50.
XSWX:IP's Current Ratio is ranked worse than 74.5% of 400
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 1.71
vs XSWX:IP: 1.21
International Paper Co (XSWX:IP) Current Ratio Explanation
The current ratio can give a sense of the efficiency of a company's operating cycle or its ability to turn its product into cash. Companies that have trouble getting paid on their receivables or have long inventory turnover can run into liquidity problems because they are unable to alleviate their obligations. Because business operations differ in each industry, it is always more useful to compare companies within the same industry.
Acceptable current ratios vary from industry to industry and are generally between 1 and 3 for healthy businesses.
The higher the current ratio, the more capable the company is of paying its obligations. A ratio under 1 suggests that the company would be unable to pay off its obligations if they came due at that point. While this shows the company is not in good financial health, it does not necessarily mean that it will go bankrupt - as there are many ways to access financing - but it is definitely not a good sign.
If all other things were equal, a creditor, who is expecting to be paid in the next 12 months, would consider a high current ratio to be better than a low current ratio, because a high current ratio means that the company is more likely to meet its liabilities which fall due in the next 12 months.
International Paper Co Current Ratio Related Terms
International Paper Co Current Ratio 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.
XSWX:IP vs AMCR, PKG, BALL: Current Ratio Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, International Paper Co's Current Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Current 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 Current Ratio vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, International Paper Co's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where International Paper Co's Current 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 Current Ratio of 1.21 as of Mar. 2026. This is 19% below median its historical median of 1.50. Over the past decade, International Paper Co's Current Ratio has ranged from 0.77 to 2.29. According to the industry distribution chart, International Paper Co ranks #298 out of 400 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 74.5%.
Is International Paper Co's Current Ratio too high?
International Paper Co's current Current Ratio of 1.21 is 19% below median its 10-year median of 1.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.77 to a high of 2.29. The Packaging & Containers industry median Current Ratio is 1.71. International Paper Co's value of 1.21 is 29.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, International Paper Co ranks #298 out of 400 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 Current Ratio compare to AMCR and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, International Paper Co ranks #298 out of 400 companies for Current Ratio. This places International Paper Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.71. International Paper Co's value of 1.21 is 29.2% below this benchmark. Historically, International Paper Co's own Current Ratio has ranged from 0.77 to 2.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.50 vs. the industry median of 1.71, 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 Current Ratio for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median Current Ratio among Packaging & Containers companies is 1.71, based on 400 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Current Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Current Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. International Paper Co's current Current Ratio of 1.21 is 29.2% 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 Current Ratio mean?
A high Current Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. International Paper Co's current Current Ratio is 1.21, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 1.50. 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 Current Ratio of 1.21. 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 Current Ratio is 1.21, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 1.50 and 29.2% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 1.71. 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 Current Ratio calculated?
Current Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For International Paper Co (XSWX:IP), the current Current Ratio is 1.21 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 CHF30.68 is trading 12.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF34.97.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:IP:
Current Ratio: 1.21 (19% below median its 10-year median of 1.50)
GF Value™: CHF34.97 vs. price of CHF30.68 (12.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 29.2% below the Packaging & Containers median (#298 of 400)
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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