International Paper Co (CHIX:IPCL) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.66 (As of Jun. 26, 2026) — 13% 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 PS Ratio?

International Paper Co CHIX:IPCL -1.76% 48 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.66 as of Jun. 26, 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 0.76. 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 319 Packaging & Containers companies, International Paper Co ranks better than 52.98% 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 Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £44.40. International Paper Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.66.

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

CHIX:IPCl' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.48   Med: 0.76   Max: 1.08
Current: 0.66

During the past years, International Paper Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 1.08. The lowest was 0.48. And the median was 0.76.

CHIX:IPCl's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
52.98% of 319 companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 0.72 vs CHIX:IPCl: 0.66

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 PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

International Paper Co's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was £8.421. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is £44.40 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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International Paper Co  (CHIX:IPCl) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue 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 PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


International Paper Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


International Paper Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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

International Paper Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.81 0.57 0.60 0.91 0.67

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 PS 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 0.90 0.79 0.79 0.67 0.60

CHIX:IPCL vs AMCR, PKG, BALL: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

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

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

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


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International Paper Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

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

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=29.35/44.40
=0.66

* 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 Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

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

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=8.421/330.2130*330.2130
=8.421

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

International Paper Co Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 9.035 241.018 12.379
201609 9.649 241.428 13.197
201612 7.313 241.432 10.002
201703 9.993 243.801 13.535
201706 10.096 244.955 13.610
201709 9.913 246.819 13.262
201712 10.178 246.524 13.633
201803 9.624 249.554 12.735
201806 10.501 251.989 13.761
201809 10.973 252.439 14.354
201812 11.526 251.233 15.149
201903 10.623 254.202 13.799
201906 11.229 256.143 14.476
201909 11.378 256.759 14.633
201912 2.770 256.974 3.559
202003 11.015 258.115 14.092
202006 9.890 257.797 12.668
202009 10.023 260.280 12.716
202012 4.144 260.474 5.254
202103 8.388 264.877 10.457
202106 8.571 271.696 10.417
202109 9.112 274.310 10.969
202112 9.945 278.802 11.779
202203 10.482 287.504 12.039
202206 11.804 296.311 13.155
202209 13.235 296.808 14.725
202212 11.841 296.797 13.174
202303 11.708 301.836 12.809
202306 10.702 305.109 11.583
202309 10.708 307.789 11.488
202312 3.884 306.746 4.181
202403 10.431 312.332 11.028
202406 10.547 314.175 11.085
202409 8.512 315.301 8.915
202412 8.714 315.605 9.117
202503 9.311 319.799 9.614
202506 9.364 322.561 9.586
202509 8.720 324.800 8.865
202512 8.494 324.054 8.655
202603 8.421 330.213 8.421

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue 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 PS Ratio of 0.66 mean?
International Paper Co (CHIX:IPCL) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.66 as of Jun. 26, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on International Paper Co and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 0.76. Over the past decade, International Paper Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.48 to 1.08. According to the industry distribution chart, International Paper Co ranks #150 out of 319 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 47%.
Is International Paper Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
International Paper Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.66 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 0.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.48 to a high of 1.08. The Packaging & Containers industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.72. International Paper Co's value of 0.66 is 8.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, International Paper Co ranks #150 out of 319 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above 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 PS Ratio compare to AMCR and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, International Paper Co ranks #150 out of 319 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts International Paper Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.72. International Paper Co's value of 0.66 is 8.3% below this benchmark. Historically, International Paper Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.48 to 1.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.76 vs. the industry median of 0.72, International Paper Co has consistently been below 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 PS Ratio for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Packaging & Containers companies is 0.72, based on 319 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 PS Ratio of 0.66 is 8.3% below 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue 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 PS Ratio is 0.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. International Paper Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.66, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 0.76. 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 PS Ratio is 0.66, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 0.76 and 8.3% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 0.72. 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 PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For International Paper Co (CHIX:IPCL), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.66 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 PS Ratio: 0.66 (13% below median its 10-year median of 0.76)
  • GF Value™: £33.40 vs. price of £29.35 (12.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 8.3% below the Packaging & Containers median (#150 of 319)

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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