International Paper Co (CHIX:IPCL) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.60 (As of Jun. 26, 2026) — 38% Below Median


CHIX:IPCL International Paper Co CHIX:IPCL
48 GF Score
Price £29.35
GF Value £33.40
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is International Paper Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

International Paper Co CHIX:IPCL -1.76% 48 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.60 as of Jun. 26, 2026, which is 38% below its 10-year median of 2.57. 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. Among 314 Packaging & Containers companies, International Paper Co ranks worse than 60.51% on this metric.

As of today (2026-06-26), International Paper Co's current share price is £29.35. International Paper Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £18.38. International Paper Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.60.

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

CHIX:IPCl' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.23   Med: 2.57   Max: 4
Current: 1.59

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 2.57.

CHIX:IPCl's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
60.51% of 314 companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 1.175 vs CHIX:IPCl: 1.59

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 Mar. 2026 was £20.978. 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 £18.38 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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International Paper Co  (CHIX:IPCl) 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
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 2.41 2.05 1.98 1.66 1.45

CHIX:IPCL vs AMCR, PKG, BALL: 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
=29.35/18.38
=1.60

* 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 Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

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

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=20.978/330.2130*330.2130
=20.978

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

International Paper Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 6.890 241.018 9.440
201609 7.790 241.428 10.655
201612 8.455 241.432 11.564
201703 8.975 243.801 12.156
201706 8.597 244.955 11.589
201709 8.926 246.819 11.942
201712 11.783 246.524 15.783
201803 12.527 249.554 16.576
201806 12.587 251.989 16.494
201809 13.298 252.439 17.395
201812 14.519 251.233 19.083
201903 14.164 254.202 18.399
201906 14.987 256.143 19.321
201909 15.334 256.759 19.721
201912 15.009 256.974 19.287
202003 14.105 258.115 18.045
202006 14.344 257.797 18.373
202009 13.930 260.280 17.673
202012 14.865 260.474 18.845
202103 14.280 264.877 17.802
202106 15.238 271.696 18.520
202109 18.091 274.310 21.778
202112 18.044 278.802 21.371
202203 18.201 287.504 20.905
202206 20.284 296.311 22.605
202209 23.560 296.808 26.212
202212 19.914 296.797 22.156
202303 19.921 301.836 21.794
202306 19.237 305.109 20.820
202309 20.742 307.789 22.253
202312 19.074 306.746 20.533
202403 18.780 312.332 19.855
202406 19.452 314.175 20.445
202409 18.778 315.301 19.666
202412 18.608 315.605 19.469
202503 26.531 319.799 27.395
202506 25.991 322.561 26.608
202509 24.275 324.800 24.680
202512 20.977 324.054 21.376
202603 20.978 330.213 20.978

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 1.60 mean?
International Paper Co (CHIX:IPCL) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.60 as of Jun. 26, 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 2.57. 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 #190 out of 314 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 60.5%.
Is International Paper Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
International Paper Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.60 is 38% below median its 10-year median of 2.57. 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 1.18. International Paper Co's value of 1.60 is 36.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, International Paper Co ranks #190 out of 314 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 PB Ratio compare to AMCR and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, International Paper Co ranks #190 out of 314 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 1.18. International Paper Co's value of 1.60 is 36.2% 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 2.57 vs. the industry median of 1.18, 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 1.18, based on 314 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 1.60 is 36.2% 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 1.18 — 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 1.60, which is 38% below median its own 10-year median of 2.57. 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 PB Ratio is 1.60, which is 38% below median its 10-year median of 2.57 and 36.2% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 1.18. 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 PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For International Paper Co (CHIX:IPCL), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.60 as of Jun. 26, 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 PB Ratio: 1.60 (38% below median its 10-year median of 2.57)
  • GF Value™: £33.40 vs. price of £29.35 (12.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 36.2% above the Packaging & Containers median (#190 of 314)

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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