The historical rank and industry rank for International Paper Co's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:IP'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 38.37 Med: 55.05 Max: 64.09
Current: 47.23
During the past 13 years, International Paper Co's highest Days Inventory was 64.09. The lowest was 38.37. And the median was 55.05.
XSWX:IP's Days Inventory is ranked better than 81.33% of 375
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 77.34
vs XSWX:IP: 47.23
International Paper Co's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (49.04) to Mar. 2026 (42.34).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
International Paper Co's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.16.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
International Paper Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.33.
International Paper Co (XSWX:IP) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
International Paper Co's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
International Paper Co's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* 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.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
International Paper Co Days Inventory Related Terms
International Paper Co Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for International Paper Co's Days Inventory 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.
XSWX:IP vs AMCR, PKG, BALL: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, International Paper Co's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, International Paper Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where International Paper Co's Days Inventory falls into.
* 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 (XSWX:IP) has a Days Inventory of 42.34 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on International Paper Co and its competitors. This is 23% below median its historical median of 55.05. Over the past decade, International Paper Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 38.37 to 64.09. According to the industry distribution chart, International Paper Co ranks #70 out of 375 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 18.7%.
Is International Paper Co's Days Inventory too high?
International Paper Co's current Days Inventory of 42.34 is 23% below median its 10-year median of 55.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 38.37 to a high of 64.09. The Packaging & Containers industry median Days Inventory is 77.34. International Paper Co's value of 42.34 is 45.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, International Paper Co ranks #70 out of 375 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, International Paper Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does International Paper Co's Days Inventory compare to AMCR and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, International Paper Co ranks #70 out of 375 companies for Days Inventory. This places International Paper Co in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 77.34. International Paper Co's value of 42.34 is 45.3% below this benchmark. Historically, International Paper Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 38.37 to 64.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 55.05 vs. the industry median of 77.34, 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 Days Inventory for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median Days Inventory among Packaging & Containers companies is 77.34, based on 375 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. International Paper Co's current Days Inventory of 42.34 is 45.3% 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 Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on International Paper Co and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Days Inventory is 77.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. International Paper Co's current Days Inventory is 42.34, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 55.05. 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 Days Inventory of 42.34. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF34.97, compared to a current price of CHF30.68 — trading 12.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 42.34, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 55.05 and 45.3% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 77.34. International Paper Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For International Paper Co (XSWX:IP), the current Days Inventory is 42.34 as of Mar. 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 CHF30.68 is trading 12.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF34.97.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:IP:
Days Inventory: 42.34 (23% below median its 10-year median of 55.05)
GF Value™: CHF34.97 vs. price of CHF30.68 (12.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 45.3% below the Packaging & Containers median (#70 of 375)
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 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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