International Paper Co (CHIX:IPCL) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: £2.74 (As of Mar. 2026)


CHIX:IPCL International Paper Co CHIX:IPCL
48 GF Score
Price £29.35
GF Value £33.40
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is International Paper Co Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

International Paper Co CHIX:IPCL -1.76% 48 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is £2.74 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:IPCL with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of £33.40 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

International Paper Co's adjusted free cash flow per share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was £0.133. Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share, which is £2.74 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 12 months, International Paper Co's average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was -3.40% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was -5.70% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was -1.80% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 0.30% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate of International Paper Co was 58.20% per year. The lowest was -5.70% per year. And the median was 4.20% per year.

As of today (2026-06-26), International Paper Co's current stock price is £29.35. International Paper Co's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £2.74. International Paper Co's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is 10.71.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of International Paper Co was 15.21. The lowest was 6.98. And the median was 11.15.


International Paper Co  (CHIX:IPCl) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share may underestimate the company's free cash flow. Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF can seem to be too high even the actual Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, the free cash flow per share of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/FCF calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is also called CAPFCF Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted free cash flow per share of a company over the past 10 years.

International Paper Co's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
=29.35/2.74
=10.71

* 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.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of International Paper Co was 15.21. The lowest was 6.98. And the median was 11.15.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real free cash flow value.


International Paper Co Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Related Terms


International Paper Co Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for International Paper Co's Cyclically Adjusted FCF 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 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Chart

International Paper Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
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International Paper Co Quarterly Data
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CHIX:IPCL vs AMCR, PKG, BALL: Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, International Paper Co's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF 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 Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, International Paper Co's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where International Paper Co's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF falls into.


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International Paper Co Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the free cash flow per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 free cash flow per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent free cash flow in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent free cash flow in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 free cash flow in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent free cash flow per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, International Paper Co's adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare= Free Cash Flow per Share /CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=0.133/330.2130*330.2130
=0.133

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

International Paper Co Quarterly Data

Free Cash Flow per Share CPI Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare
201606 0.470 241.018 0.644
201609 0.137 241.428 0.187
201612 0.899 241.432 1.230
201703 0.504 243.801 0.683
201706 0.666 244.955 0.898
201709 -1.761 246.819 -2.356
201712 1.305 246.524 1.748
201803 0.298 249.554 0.394
201806 0.650 251.989 0.852
201809 1.086 252.439 1.421
201812 1.036 251.233 1.362
201903 0.828 254.202 1.076
201906 1.450 256.143 1.869
201909 1.220 256.759 1.569
201912 1.088 256.974 1.398
202003 0.747 258.115 0.956
202006 1.297 257.797 1.661
202009 1.205 260.280 1.529
202012 1.295 260.474 1.642
202103 0.773 264.877 0.964
202106 1.137 271.696 1.382
202109 0.962 274.310 1.158
202112 -0.184 278.802 -0.218
202203 0.807 287.504 0.927
202206 0.447 296.311 0.498
202209 0.483 296.808 0.537
202212 1.013 296.797 1.127
202303 0.009 301.836 0.010
202306 0.597 305.109 0.646
202309 0.557 307.789 0.598
202312 0.423 306.746 0.455
202403 0.325 312.332 0.344
202406 0.372 314.175 0.391
202409 0.661 315.301 0.692
202412 0.304 315.605 0.318
202503 -1.093 319.799 -1.129
202506 0.075 322.561 0.077
202509 0.210 324.800 0.213
202512 0.361 324.054 0.368
202603 0.133 330.213 0.133

Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of £2.74 mean?
International Paper Co (CHIX:IPCL) has a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of £2.74 as of Mar. 2026. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on International Paper Co and its competitors.
Is International Paper Co's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share too high?
International Paper Co's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is £2.74. Overall, International Paper Co has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does International Paper Co's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share compare to AMCR and PKG?
International Paper Co's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of £2.74 can be compared against companies in the Packaging & Containers industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for a Packaging & Containers company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share depends on the Packaging & Containers industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on International Paper Co and its competitors. International Paper Co's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is £2.74. 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 (CHIX:IPCL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £33.40, compared to a current price of £29.35 — trading 12.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is £2.74. International Paper Co's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For International Paper Co (CHIX:IPCL), the current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is £2.74 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 (CHIX:IPCL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Paper Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £29.35 is trading 12.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of £33.40. GuruFocus considers International Paper Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:IPCL:

  • Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: £2.74
  • GF Value™: £33.40 vs. price of £29.35 (12.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:IPCL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


International Paper Co Business Description

Address 6400 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN, USA, 38197
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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