International Paper Co (MEX:IP) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.64 (As of Aug. 05, 2026) — 16% Below Median

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MEX:IP International Paper Co MEX:IP
67 GF Score
Price MXN527.33
GF Value MXN509.90
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What is International Paper Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

International Paper Co MEX:IP 67 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.64 as of Aug. 05, 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 0.76. GuruFocus rates MEX:IP with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN509.90. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 321 Packaging & Containers companies, International Paper Co ranks better than 50.16% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-05), International Paper Co's current share price is MXN527.33. International Paper Co's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN819.78. International Paper Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.64.

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

MEX:IP' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.48   Med: 0.76   Max: 1.08
Current: 0.7

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.

MEX:IP's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
50.16% of 321 companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 0.7 vs MEX:IP: 0.70

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 Jun. 2026 was MXN174.606. 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 MXN819.78 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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International Paper Co  (MEX:IP) 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
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 0.79 0.79 0.67 0.60 0.64

MEX:IP vs PKG, AMCR, SW: 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
=527.33/819.78
=0.64

* 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 Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

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

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=174.606/333.9520*333.9520
=174.606

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

International Paper Co Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 245.174 241.428 339.134
201612 188.225 241.432 260.355
201703 232.285 243.801 318.178
201706 233.677 244.955 318.576
201709 239.872 246.819 324.553
201712 267.944 246.524 362.968
201803 244.190 249.554 326.774
201806 274.397 251.989 363.649
201809 268.299 252.439 354.933
201812 286.462 251.233 380.780
201903 271.485 254.202 356.657
201906 273.372 256.143 356.415
201909 278.006 256.759 361.587
201912 68.465 256.974 88.974
202003 319.648 258.115 413.564
202006 285.722 257.797 370.126
202009 286.802 260.280 367.981
202012 110.793 260.474 142.047
202103 237.805 264.877 299.820
202106 239.293 271.696 294.124
202109 257.365 274.310 313.323
202112 271.280 278.802 324.942
202203 274.984 287.504 319.409
202206 292.463 296.311 329.615
202209 301.502 296.808 339.233
202212 281.183 296.797 316.383
202303 256.115 301.836 283.366
202306 231.653 305.109 253.552
202309 230.834 307.789 250.456
202312 83.462 306.746 90.864
202403 219.966 312.332 235.192
202406 245.826 314.175 261.300
202409 221.697 315.301 234.811
202412 229.764 315.605 243.121
202503 246.097 319.799 256.988
202506 239.236 322.561 247.684
202509 216.170 324.800 222.261
202512 204.737 324.054 210.991
202603 197.401 330.213 199.636
202606 174.606 333.952 174.606

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 0.64 mean?
International Paper Co (MEX:IP) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.64 as of Aug. 05, 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 16% 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 #160 out of 321 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 49.8%.
Is International Paper Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
International Paper Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.64 is 16% 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 0.70. International Paper Co's value of 0.64 is 8.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, International Paper Co ranks #160 out of 321 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, International Paper Co has a GF Score™ of 67/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does International Paper Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to PKG and AMCR?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, International Paper Co ranks #160 out of 321 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 0.70. International Paper Co's value of 0.64 is 8.6% 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 0.70, 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 0.70, based on 321 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 0.64 is 8.6% 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 0.70 — 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 0.64, which is 16% 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?
International Paper Co (MEX:IP) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.64. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN509.90, compared to a current price of MXN527.33 — trading 3.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.64, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 0.76 and 8.6% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 0.70. International Paper Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 (MEX:IP), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.64 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 (MEX:IP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Paper Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN527.33 is trading 3.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN509.90.

Key valuation signals for MEX:IP:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.64 (16% below median its 10-year median of 0.76)
  • GF Value™: MXN509.90 vs. price of MXN527.33 (3.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 8.6% below the Packaging & Containers median (#160 of 321)

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