International Paper CoLSE:IPC +4.16%65 EBITDA Margin % is 11.96% as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 13.94. GuruFocus rates LSE:IPC with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of £32.56 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 394 Packaging & Containers companies, International Paper Co ranks worse than 85.28% on this metric.
International Paper Co (LSE:IPC) EBITDA Margin % Explanation
EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.
International Paper Co EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
International Paper Co EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for International Paper Co's EBITDA Margin % 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.
LSE:IPC vs AMCR, PKG, BALL: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, International Paper Co's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, International Paper Co's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where International Paper Co's EBITDA Margin % 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 (LSE:IPC) has a EBITDA Margin % of 11.96% as of Mar. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on International Paper Co and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 13.94. Over the past decade, International Paper Co's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 0.28 to 16.49. According to the industry distribution chart, International Paper Co ranks #336 out of 394 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 85.3%.
Is International Paper Co's EBITDA Margin % too high?
International Paper Co's current EBITDA Margin % of 11.96% is 14% below median its 10-year median of 13.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.28 to a high of 16.49. The Packaging & Containers industry median EBITDA Margin % is 9.56. International Paper Co's value of 11.96% is 25.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, International Paper Co ranks #336 out of 394 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, International Paper Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does International Paper Co's EBITDA Margin % compare to AMCR and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, International Paper Co ranks #336 out of 394 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places International Paper Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 9.56. International Paper Co's value of 11.96% is 25.1% above this benchmark. Historically, International Paper Co's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 0.28 to 16.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.94 vs. the industry median of 9.56, 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 EBITDA Margin % for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Packaging & Containers companies is 9.56, based on 394 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. International Paper Co's current EBITDA Margin % of 11.96% is 25.1% 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 EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on International Paper Co and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 9.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. International Paper Co's current EBITDA Margin % is 11.96%, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 13.94. 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 (LSE:IPC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £32.56, compared to a current price of £28.80 — trading 11.5% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 11.96%, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 13.94 and 25.1% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 9.56. International Paper Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For International Paper Co (LSE:IPC), the current EBITDA Margin % is 11.96% 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 (LSE:IPC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Paper Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £28.80 is trading 11.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of £32.56.
GuruFocus considers International Paper Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:IPC:
EBITDA Margin %: 11.96% (14% below median its 10-year median of 13.94)
GF Value™: £32.56 vs. price of £28.80 (11.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 25.1% above the Packaging & Containers median (#336 of 394)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:IPC 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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