International Paper Co (XSWX:IP) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.71 (As of Aug. 09, 2026) — Near Median

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XSWX:IP International Paper Co XSWX:IP
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Price CHF33.58
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What is International Paper Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

International Paper Co XSWX:IP 68 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.71 as of Aug. 09, 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 0.76. GuruFocus rates XSWX:IP with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF34.59. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 325 Packaging & Containers companies, International Paper Co ranks better than 51.08% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-09), International Paper Co's current share price is CHF33.575. International Paper Co's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF47.43. International Paper Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.71.

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

XSWX: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.

XSWX:IP's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
51.08% of 325 companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 0.7 vs XSWX: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 CHF9.063. 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 CHF47.43 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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International Paper Co  (XSWX: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

XSWX: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
=33.575/47.43
=0.71

* 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)
=9.063/333.9520*333.9520
=9.063

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

International Paper Co Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 12.340 241.428 17.069
201612 9.307 241.432 12.874
201703 12.355 243.801 16.924
201706 12.515 244.955 17.062
201709 12.722 246.819 17.213
201712 13.466 246.524 18.242
201803 12.742 249.554 17.051
201806 13.825 251.989 18.322
201809 13.889 252.439 18.374
201812 14.471 251.233 19.236
201903 14.003 254.202 18.396
201906 14.061 256.143 18.332
201909 13.950 256.759 18.144
201912 3.567 256.974 4.636
202003 13.077 258.115 16.919
202006 11.776 257.797 15.255
202009 11.878 260.280 15.240
202012 4.948 260.474 6.344
202103 10.817 264.877 13.638
202106 10.913 271.696 13.414
202109 11.550 274.310 14.061
202112 12.179 278.802 14.588
202203 12.836 287.504 14.910
202206 14.104 296.311 15.896
202209 14.589 296.808 16.415
202212 13.436 296.797 15.118
202303 13.150 301.836 14.549
202306 12.166 305.109 13.316
202309 11.921 307.789 12.934
202312 4.252 306.746 4.629
202403 11.777 312.332 12.592
202406 11.993 314.175 12.748
202409 9.539 315.301 10.103
202412 9.823 315.605 10.394
202503 10.629 319.799 11.099
202506 9.378 322.561 9.709
202509 9.381 324.800 9.645
202512 9.061 324.054 9.338
202603 8.840 330.213 8.940
202606 9.063 333.952 9.063

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 0.71 mean?
International Paper Co (XSWX:IP) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.71 as of Aug. 09, 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 near 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 #159 out of 325 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 48.9%.
Is International Paper Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
International Paper Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.71 is near 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 0.71 is 1.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, International Paper Co ranks #159 out of 325 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, International Paper Co has a GF Score™ of 68/100, 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 #159 out of 325 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 0.71 is 1.4% above 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 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 PS Ratio for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Packaging & Containers companies is 0.70, based on 325 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 0.71 is 1.4% 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 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 0.71, which is near 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 (XSWX:IP) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.71. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF34.59, compared to a current price of CHF33.58 — trading 2.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.71, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.76 and 1.4% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 0.70. International Paper Co's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For International Paper Co (XSWX:IP), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.71 as of Aug. 09, 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 (XSWX:IP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Paper Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF33.58 is trading 2.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF34.59.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:IP:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.71 (near median its 10-year median of 0.76)
  • GF Value™: CHF34.59 vs. price of CHF33.58 (2.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1.4% above the Packaging & Containers median (#159 of 325)

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