International Paper Co (BUE:IP) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.70 (As of Aug. 05, 2026) — 33% Below Median

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What is International Paper Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

International Paper Co BUE:IP +1.65% 50 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.70 as of Aug. 05, 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 2.55. GuruFocus rates BUE:IP with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of ARS15,857.95 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 312 Packaging & Containers companies, International Paper Co ranks worse than 61.86% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-05), International Paper Co's current share price is ARS16670.00. International Paper Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ARS9,819.33. International Paper Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.70.

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

BUE:IP' 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.

BUE:IP's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
61.86% of 312 companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 1.1 vs BUE:IP: 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 ARS161,738.566. 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 ARS9,819.33 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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International Paper Co  (BUE:IP) 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
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.05 1.98 1.66 1.45 1.51

BUE:IP 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
=16670.00/9819.33
=1.70

* 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)
=161738.566/333.9520*333.9520
=161,738.566

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

International Paper Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 610.769 241.428 844.838
201612 669.368 241.432 925.879
201703 683.325 243.801 936.000
201706 725.967 244.955 989.725
201709 834.202 246.819 1,128.695
201712 1,206.397 246.524 1,634.237
201803 1,410.089 249.554 1,886.975
201806 1,669.742 251.989 2,212.849
201809 2,558.666 252.439 3,384.864
201812 2,771.740 251.233 3,684.341
201903 2,917.936 254.202 3,833.371
201906 3,394.651 256.143 4,425.850
201909 4,245.298 256.759 5,521.620
201912 4,703.226 256.974 6,112.104
202003 4,334.106 258.115 5,607.514
202006 4,916.024 257.797 6,368.251
202009 5,358.273 260.280 6,874.927
202012 6,503.775 260.474 8,338.447
202103 7,136.489 264.877 8,997.553
202106 8,098.106 271.696 9,953.693
202109 9,719.413 274.310 11,832.662
202112 9,692.905 278.802 11,610.265
202203 10,299.141 287.504 11,963.029
202206 12,023.693 296.311 13,551.088
202209 14,829.669 296.808 16,685.526
202212 16,266.309 296.797 18,302.633
202303 19,103.712 301.836 21,136.388
202306 23,317.456 305.109 25,521.735
202309 35,933.595 307.789 38,988.060
202312 34,865.216 306.746 37,957.491
202403 80,417.578 312.332 85,984.180
202406 88,647.537 314.175 94,227.810
202409 94,437.123 315.301 100,023.362
202412 95,041.450 315.605 100,566.475
202503 146,167.035 319.799 152,635.792
202506 167,476.572 322.561 173,390.882
202509 178,190.572 324.800 183,211.508
202512 163,039.600 324.054 168,019.529
202603 156,442.866 330.213 158,214.268
202606 161,738.566 333.952 161,738.566

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 1.70 mean?
International Paper Co (BUE:IP) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.70 as of Aug. 05, 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 33% 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 #193 out of 312 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 61.9%.
Is International Paper Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
International Paper Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.70 is 33% 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 1.10. International Paper Co's value of 1.70 is 54.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, International Paper Co ranks #193 out of 312 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, International Paper Co has a GF Score™ of 50/100 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 #193 out of 312 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 1.10. International Paper Co's value of 1.70 is 54.5% 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 1.10, 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 1.10, based on 312 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 1.70 is 54.5% 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 1.10 — 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 1.70, which is 33% 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 (BUE:IP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ARS15,857.95, compared to a current price of ARS16,670.00 — trading 5.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.70, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 2.55 and 54.5% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 1.10. International Paper Co's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 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 PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For International Paper Co (BUE:IP), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.70 as of Aug. 05, 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 (BUE:IP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Paper Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ARS16,670.00 is trading 5.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ARS15,857.95. GuruFocus considers International Paper Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for BUE:IP:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.70 (33% below median its 10-year median of 2.55)
  • GF Value™: ARS15,857.95 vs. price of ARS16,670.00 (5.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 54.5% above the Packaging & Containers median (#193 of 312)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BUE: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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