A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for International Paper Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:IP'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.56 Med: 1.62 Max: 4.08
Current: 0.64
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of International Paper Co was 4.08. The lowest was 0.56. And the median was 1.62.
XSWX:IP's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 64.07% of 359
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 0.42
vs XSWX:IP: 0.64
International Paper Co (XSWX:IP) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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International Paper Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
International Paper Co Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for International Paper Co's Debt-to-Equity 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-Equity Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, International Paper Co's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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-Equity vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, International Paper Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where International Paper Co's Debt-to-Equity 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 Debt-to-Equity of 0.64 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on International Paper Co and its competitors. This is 60% below median its historical median of 1.62. Over the past decade, International Paper Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.56 to 4.08. According to the industry distribution chart, International Paper Co ranks #230 out of 359 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 64.1%.
Is International Paper Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
International Paper Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.64 is 60% below median its 10-year median of 1.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.56 to a high of 4.08. The Packaging & Containers industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.42. International Paper Co's value of 0.64 is 52.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, International Paper Co ranks #230 out of 359 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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-Equity compare to AMCR and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, International Paper Co ranks #230 out of 359 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places International Paper Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.42. International Paper Co's value of 0.64 is 52.4% above this benchmark. Historically, International Paper Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.56 to 4.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.62 vs. the industry median of 0.42, 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-Equity for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Packaging & Containers companies is 0.42, based on 359 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. International Paper Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.64 is 52.4% 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 Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on International Paper Co and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. International Paper Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.64, which is 60% below median its own 10-year median of 1.62. 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-Equity of 0.64. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF34.61, compared to a current price of CHF30.79 — trading 11.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.64, which is 60% below median its 10-year median of 1.62 and 52.4% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 0.42. 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-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For International Paper Co (XSWX:IP), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.64 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 CHF30.79 is trading 11.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF34.61.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:IP:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.64 (60% below median its 10-year median of 1.62)
GF Value™: CHF34.61 vs. price of CHF30.79 (11.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 52.4% above the Packaging & Containers median (#230 of 359)
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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