A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for International Paper Co's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:IP'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.98 Med: 5 Max: 158.72
Current: 30.39
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of International Paper Co was 158.72. The lowest was 1.98. And the median was 5.00.
XSWX:IP's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 97.57% of 329
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 2.58
vs XSWX:IP: 30.39
International Paper Co (XSWX:IP) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.
According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
International Paper Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
International Paper Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for International Paper Co's Debt-to-EBITDA 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: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, International Paper Co's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA 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 Debt-to-EBITDA vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, International Paper Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where International Paper Co's Debt-to-EBITDA 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.
In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data,
the EBITDA data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
International Paper Co (XSWX:IP) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.34 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on International Paper Co. This is 33% below median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, International Paper Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.98 to 158.72. According to the industry distribution chart, International Paper Co ranks #321 out of 329 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 97.6%.
Is International Paper Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
International Paper Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.34 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.98 to a high of 158.72. The Packaging & Containers industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.58. International Paper Co's value of 3.34 is 29.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, International Paper Co ranks #321 out of 329 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the bottom quartile 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 Debt-to-EBITDA compare to AMCR and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, International Paper Co ranks #321 out of 329 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places International Paper Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.58. International Paper Co's value of 3.34 is 29.5% above this benchmark. Historically, International Paper Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.98 to 158.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.00 vs. the industry median of 2.58, 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 Debt-to-EBITDA for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Packaging & Containers companies is 2.58, based on 329 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. International Paper Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.34 is 29.5% 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 Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on International Paper Co. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. International Paper Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.34, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 5.00. 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 Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.34. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF35.31, compared to a current price of CHF30.67 — trading 13.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.34, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 5.00 and 29.5% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 2.58. 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 Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For International Paper Co (XSWX:IP), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.34 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 CHF30.67 is trading 13.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF35.31.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:IP:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 3.34 (33% below median its 10-year median of 5.00)
GF Value™: CHF35.31 vs. price of CHF30.67 (13.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 29.5% above the Packaging & Containers median (#321 of 329)
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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