International Paper Co (BSP:I1PC34) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.58 (As of Aug. 27, 2026) — 38% Below Median

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BSP:I1PC34 International Paper Co BSP:I1PC34
65 GF Score
Price R$70.75
GF Value R$73.35
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is International Paper Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

International Paper Co BSP:I1PC34 -1.10% 65 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.58 as of Aug. 27, 2026, which is 38% below its 10-year median of 2.55. GuruFocus rates BSP:I1PC34 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of R$73.35 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 272 Packaging & Containers companies, International Paper Co ranks worse than 63.24% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-27), International Paper Co's current share price is R$70.75. International Paper Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was R$44.86. International Paper Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.58.

The historical rank and industry rank for International Paper Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

BSP:I1PC34' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.23   Med: 2.55   Max: 4
Current: 1.64

During the past years, International Paper Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 4.00. The lowest was 1.23. And the median was 2.55.

BSP:I1PC34's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
63.24% of 272 companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 1.155 vs BSP:I1PC34: 1.64

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 PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

International Paper Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was R$46.628. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is R$44.86 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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International Paper Co  (BSP:I1PC34) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


International Paper Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


International Paper Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for International Paper Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio Chart

International Paper Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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International Paper Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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BSP:I1PC34 vs PKG, AMCR, SW: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, International Paper Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Packaging & Containers Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where International Paper Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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International Paper Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

International Paper Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=70.75/44.86
=1.58

* 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's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, International Paper Co's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=46.628/333.9520*333.9520
=46.628

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

International Paper Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 11.100 241.428 15.354
201612 11.802 241.432 16.325
201703 11.552 243.801 15.824
201706 12.091 244.955 16.484
201709 12.427 246.819 16.814
201712 17.348 246.524 23.500
201803 19.123 249.554 25.590
201806 21.039 251.989 27.882
201809 23.807 252.439 31.494
201812 23.790 251.233 31.623
201903 23.891 254.202 31.386
201906 24.413 256.143 31.829
201909 26.059 256.759 33.893
201912 26.913 256.974 34.975
202003 28.432 258.115 36.786
202006 31.048 257.797 40.220
202009 32.479 260.280 41.672
202012 34.263 260.474 43.928
202103 37.203 264.877 46.905
202106 35.822 271.696 44.030
202109 43.728 274.310 53.236
202112 45.229 278.802 54.176
202203 39.778 287.504 46.204
202206 42.032 296.311 47.371
202209 46.636 296.808 52.472
202212 42.411 296.797 47.720
202303 41.974 301.836 46.440
202306 39.297 305.109 43.012
202309 42.260 307.789 45.852
202312 39.435 306.746 42.933
202403 39.611 312.332 42.353
202406 44.432 314.175 47.229
202409 45.851 315.301 48.563
202412 47.842 315.605 50.623
202503 65.792 319.799 68.704
202506 65.193 322.561 67.495
202509 58.642 324.800 60.294
202512 51.068 324.054 52.628
202603 48.759 330.213 49.311
202606 46.628 333.952 46.628

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book 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.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.58 mean?
International Paper Co (BSP:I1PC34) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.58 as of Aug. 27, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on International Paper Co and its competitors. This is 38% below median its historical median of 2.55. Over the past decade, International Paper Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.23 to 4.00. According to the industry distribution chart, International Paper Co ranks #172 out of 272 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 63.2%.
Is International Paper Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
International Paper Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.58 is 38% below median its 10-year median of 2.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.23 to a high of 4.00. The Packaging & Containers industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.16. International Paper Co's value of 1.58 is 36.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, International Paper Co ranks #172 out of 272 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, International Paper Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does International Paper Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to PKG and AMCR?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, International Paper Co ranks #172 out of 272 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places International Paper Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.16. International Paper Co's value of 1.58 is 36.8% above this benchmark. Historically, International Paper Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.23 to 4.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.55 vs. the industry median of 1.16, International Paper Co has consistently been above 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Packaging & Containers companies is 1.16, based on 272 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. International Paper Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.58 is 36.8% above 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on International Paper Co and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. International Paper Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.58, which is 38% below median its own 10-year median of 2.55. 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 (BSP:I1PC34) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$73.35, compared to a current price of R$70.75 — trading 3.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.58, which is 38% below median its 10-year median of 2.55 and 36.8% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 1.16. International Paper Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For International Paper Co (BSP:I1PC34), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.58 as of Aug. 27, 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 (BSP:I1PC34) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Paper Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R$70.75 is trading 3.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$73.35. GuruFocus considers International Paper Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:I1PC34:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.58 (38% below median its 10-year median of 2.55)
  • GF Value™: R$73.35 vs. price of R$70.75 (3.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 36.8% above the Packaging & Containers median (#172 of 272)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:I1PC34 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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