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International Paper CoIP -1.35%63 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -74.80% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates IP with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $43.59 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 361 Packaging & Containers companies, International Paper Co ranks worse than 98.34% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, International Paper Co's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -90.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -74.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -42.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -17.60% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of International Paper Co was 62.10% per year. The lowest was -74.80% per year. And the median was -2.40% per year.
International Paper Co (NYSE:IP) 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Explanation
EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
International Paper Co 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
IP vs AMCR, PKG, BALL: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, International Paper Co's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, International Paper Co's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where International Paper Co's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
International Paper Co 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Calculation
This is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of -74.80% mean?
International Paper Co (IP) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of -74.80% as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for International Paper Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, International Paper Co ranks #355 out of 361 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 98.3%.
Is International Paper Co's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
International Paper Co's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -74.80%. Based on the distribution chart, International Paper Co ranks #355 out of 361 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 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does International Paper Co's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to AMCR and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, International Paper Co ranks #355 out of 361 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This places International Paper Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 3.20. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Packaging & Containers companies is 3.20, based on 361 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for International Paper Co and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 3.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. International Paper Co's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -74.80%. 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 (IP) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $43.59, compared to a current price of $36.50 — trading 16.3% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -74.80%. 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For International Paper Co (IP), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -74.80% 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 (IP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Paper Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $36.50 is trading 16.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $43.59.
GuruFocus considers International Paper Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for IP:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: -74.80%
GF Value™: $43.59 vs. price of $36.50 (16.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the 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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