International Paper Co (XSWX:IP) EBIT: CHF-1,979 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


XSWX:IP International Paper Co XSWX:IP
63 GF Score
Price CHF30.68
GF Value CHF34.97
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What is International Paper Co EBIT?

International Paper Co XSWX:IP +2.61% 63 EBIT is CHF-1,979 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:IP with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF34.97. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

International Paper Co's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF177 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF-1,979 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. International Paper Co's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.80%. International Paper Co's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.68%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. International Paper Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -8.55%.


International Paper Co  (XSWX:IP) EBIT Explanation

1. EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition.

International Paper Co's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=547.96 * ( 1 - 18.28% )/( (25566.943 + 24148.065)/ 2 )
=447.792912/24857.504
=1.80 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=30253.512 - 3774.118 - ( 912.451 - max(0, 6294.713 - 8053.471+912.451))
=25566.943

Invested Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=28684.488 - 3563.32 - ( 973.103 - max(0, 5568.573 - 6755.034+973.103))
=24148.065

Note: The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) data.

2. Joel Greenblatt's definition of Return on Capital:

International Paper Co's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Dec. 2025  Q: Mar. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=708.572/( ( (12065.066 + max(1130.801, 0)) + (11733.919 + max(12.595999999998, 0)) )/ 2 )
=708.572/( ( 13195.867 + 11746.515 )/ 2 )
=708.572/12471.191
=5.68 %

where Working Capital is:

Working Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(3021.048 + 1603.363 + 2010.578) - (3774.118 + 0 + 1730.07)
=1130.801

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(2770.509 + 1497.445 + 590.474) - (3563.32 + 0 + 1282.512)
=12.595999999998

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

3. It is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of Earnings Yield:

International Paper Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for today is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1978.559/23150.558
=-8.55 %

* 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 EBIT Related Terms


International Paper Co EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for International Paper Co's EBIT 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 EBIT Chart

International Paper Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1,316.11 1,783.08 709.14 714.17 -2,244.87

International Paper Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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XSWX:IP vs AMCR, PKG, BALL: EBIT Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, International Paper Co's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, International Paper Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where International Paper Co's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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International Paper Co EBIT Calculation

EBIT, sometimes also called Earnings Before Interest and Taxes, is a measure of a firm's profit that includes all expenses except interest and income tax expenses. It is the difference between operating revenues and operating expenses. When a firm does not have non-operating income, then Operating Income is sometimes used as a synonym for EBIT and operating profit.

EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF-1,979 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EBIT →
What does a EBIT of CHF-1,979 Mil mean?
International Paper Co (XSWX:IP) has a EBIT of CHF-1,979 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on International Paper Co.
Is International Paper Co's EBIT too high?
International Paper Co's current EBIT is CHF-1,979 Mil. 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 EBIT compare to AMCR and PKG?
International Paper Co's EBIT of CHF-1,979 Mil can be compared against companies in the Packaging & Containers industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBIT for a Packaging & Containers company?
A good EBIT depends on the Packaging & Containers industry context. However, EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EBIT mean?
A high EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on International Paper Co. International Paper Co's current EBIT is CHF-1,979 Mil. 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 EBIT of CHF-1,979 Mil. 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 EBIT is CHF-1,979 Mil. 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 EBIT calculated?
EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For International Paper Co (XSWX:IP), the current EBIT is CHF-1,979 Mil 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:

  • EBIT: CHF-1,979 Mil
  • GF Value™: CHF34.97 vs. price of CHF30.68 (12.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 3 warning signs

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.
63GF Score

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