International Paper Co (XSWX:IP) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: CHF2.92 (As of Mar. 2026)


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Price CHF30.68
GF Value CHF34.97
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What is International Paper Co Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

International Paper Co XSWX:IP 63 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is CHF2.92 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:IP with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF34.97. 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 CHF0.139. 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 CHF2.92 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 (2026-06-25), International Paper Co's current stock price is CHF30.68. International Paper Co's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF2.92. International Paper Co's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is 10.51.

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  (XSWX:IP) 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
=30.68/2.92
=10.51

* 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.


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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

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XSWX:IP 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)
=0.139/330.2130*330.2130
=0.139

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

International Paper Co Quarterly Data

Free Cash Flow per Share CPI Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare
201606 0.648 241.018 0.888
201609 0.176 241.428 0.241
201612 1.145 241.432 1.566
201703 0.624 243.801 0.845
201706 0.825 244.955 1.112
201709 -2.260 246.819 -3.024
201712 1.726 246.524 2.312
201803 0.394 249.554 0.521
201806 0.856 251.989 1.122
201809 1.375 252.439 1.799
201812 1.301 251.233 1.710
201903 1.092 254.202 1.419
201906 1.816 256.143 2.341
201909 1.496 256.759 1.924
201912 1.401 256.974 1.800
202003 0.887 258.115 1.135
202006 1.544 257.797 1.978
202009 1.428 260.280 1.812
202012 1.546 260.474 1.960
202103 0.996 264.877 1.242
202106 1.448 271.696 1.760
202109 1.220 274.310 1.469
202112 -0.225 278.802 -0.266
202203 0.988 287.504 1.135
202206 0.534 296.311 0.595
202209 0.532 296.808 0.592
202212 1.149 296.797 1.278
202303 0.010 301.836 0.011
202306 0.678 305.109 0.734
202309 0.620 307.789 0.665
202312 0.463 306.746 0.498
202403 0.367 312.332 0.388
202406 0.423 314.175 0.445
202409 0.741 315.301 0.776
202412 0.343 315.605 0.359
202503 -1.248 319.799 -1.289
202506 0.082 322.561 0.084
202509 0.226 324.800 0.230
202512 0.385 324.054 0.392
202603 0.139 330.213 0.139

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 CHF2.92 mean?
International Paper Co (XSWX:IP) has a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of CHF2.92 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 CHF2.92. 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 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share compare to AMCR and PKG?
International Paper Co's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of CHF2.92 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 CHF2.92. 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 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of CHF2.92. 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 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is CHF2.92. 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 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For International Paper Co (XSWX:IP), the current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is CHF2.92 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:

  • Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: CHF2.92
  • GF Value™: CHF34.97 vs. price of CHF30.68 (12.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 3 warning signs

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 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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