International Paper CoMEX:IP 63 Days Payable is 83.09 as of Mar. 2026, which is 28% above its 10-year median of 64.99. GuruFocus rates MEX:IP with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN600.99 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 381 Packaging & Containers companies, International Paper Co ranks better than 69.55% on this metric.
* 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.
MEX:IP vs AMCR, PKG, BALL: Days Payable Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, International Paper Co's Days Payable, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Payable 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 Payable vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, International Paper Co's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where International Paper Co's Days Payable falls into.
Days Payable indicates the number of days that the account payable relative to cost of goods sold the company has. An increase of Days Payable may suggest that the company delays paying its suppliers.
International Paper Co's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 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.
International Paper Co (MEX:IP) has a Days Payable of 83.09 as of Mar. 2026. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on International Paper Co and its competitors. This is 28% above median its historical median of 64.99. Over the past decade, International Paper Co's Days Payable has ranged from 57.15 to 83.76. According to the industry distribution chart, International Paper Co ranks #116 out of 381 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 30.4%.
Is International Paper Co's Days Payable too high?
International Paper Co's current Days Payable of 83.09 is 28% above median its 10-year median of 64.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 57.15 to a high of 83.76. The Packaging & Containers industry median Days Payable is 57.16. International Paper Co's value of 83.09 is 45.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, International Paper Co ranks #116 out of 381 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, International Paper Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does International Paper Co's Days Payable compare to AMCR and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, International Paper Co ranks #116 out of 381 companies for Days Payable. This puts International Paper Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 57.16. International Paper Co's value of 83.09 is 45.4% above this benchmark. Historically, International Paper Co's own Days Payable has ranged from 57.15 to 83.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 64.99 vs. the industry median of 57.16, 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 Days Payable for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median Days Payable among Packaging & Containers companies is 57.16, based on 381 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Payable significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Payable should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. International Paper Co's current Days Payable of 83.09 is 45.4% 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 Days Payable mean?
A high Days Payable can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on International Paper Co and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Days Payable is 57.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. International Paper Co's current Days Payable is 83.09, which is 28% above median its own 10-year median of 64.99. 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 (MEX:IP) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN600.99, compared to a current price of MXN527.33 — trading 12.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 83.09, which is 28% above median its 10-year median of 64.99 and 45.4% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 57.16. 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 Payable calculated?
Days Payable is calculated from a company's financial statements. For International Paper Co (MEX:IP), the current Days Payable is 83.09 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 (MEX:IP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Paper Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN527.33 is trading 12.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN600.99.
GuruFocus considers International Paper Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:IP:
Days Payable: 83.09 (28% above median its 10-year median of 64.99)
GF Value™: MXN600.99 vs. price of MXN527.33 (12.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 45.4% above the Packaging & Containers median (#116 of 381)
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 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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