International Paper CoXSWX:IP 63 Equity-to-Asset is 0.41 as of Mar. 2026, which is 58% above its 10-year median of 0.26. GuruFocus rates XSWX:IP with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF35.09. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 401 Packaging & Containers companies, International Paper Co ranks worse than 75.06% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for International Paper Co's Equity-to-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:IP'
s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.13 Med: 0.26 Max: 0.44
Current: 0.41
During the past 13 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of International Paper Co was 0.44. The lowest was 0.13. And the median was 0.26.
XSWX:IP's Equity-to-Asset is ranked worse than 75.06% of 401
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 0.56
vs XSWX:IP: 0.41
International Paper Co (XSWX:IP) Equity-to-Asset Explanation
Equity to Asset ratio can vary greatly across different industries, as they have different capital structure. A company with smaller Equity to Asset ratio (more leveraged) may have higher ROE % because of the leverage.
For banks, the required minimum Equity to Asset ratio by regulation is 5%. Some stronger banks may have Equity to Asset Ratio of more than 10%.
International Paper Co Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
International Paper Co Equity-to-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for International Paper Co's Equity-to-Asset 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: Equity-to-Asset Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, International Paper Co's Equity-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Equity-to-Asset 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 Equity-to-Asset vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, International Paper Co's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where International Paper Co's Equity-to-Asset falls into.
International Paper Co Equity-to-Asset Calculation
Equity to Asset ratio measures the ratios of the portion of the asset owned by shareholders out of the total asset. It indicates the leverage of the company, and the amount of debt the company uses in its operation.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated by dividing total stockholders equity by total asset.
International Paper Co's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Equity-to-Asset of 0.41 as of Mar. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on International Paper Co and its competitors. This is 58% above median its historical median of 0.26. Over the past decade, International Paper Co's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.13 to 0.44. According to the industry distribution chart, International Paper Co ranks #301 out of 401 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 75.1%.
Is International Paper Co's Equity-to-Asset too high?
International Paper Co's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.41 is 58% above median its 10-year median of 0.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.13 to a high of 0.44. The Packaging & Containers industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.56. International Paper Co's value of 0.41 is 26.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, International Paper Co ranks #301 out of 401 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 Equity-to-Asset compare to AMCR and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, International Paper Co ranks #301 out of 401 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places International Paper Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.56. International Paper Co's value of 0.41 is 26.8% below this benchmark. Historically, International Paper Co's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.13 to 0.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.26 vs. the industry median of 0.56, International Paper Co has consistently been below 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 Equity-to-Asset for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Packaging & Containers companies is 0.56, based on 401 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Equity-to-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Equity-to-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. International Paper Co's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.41 is 26.8% below 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 Equity-to-Asset mean?
A high Equity-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on International Paper Co and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. International Paper Co's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.41, which is 58% above median its own 10-year median of 0.26. 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 Equity-to-Asset of 0.41. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF35.09, compared to a current price of CHF29.92 — trading 14.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.41, which is 58% above median its 10-year median of 0.26 and 26.8% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 0.56. 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 Equity-to-Asset calculated?
Equity-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For International Paper Co (XSWX:IP), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.41 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 CHF29.92 is trading 14.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF35.09.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:IP:
Equity-to-Asset: 0.41 (58% above median its 10-year median of 0.26)
GF Value™: CHF35.09 vs. price of CHF29.92 (14.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 26.8% below the Packaging & Containers median (#301 of 401)
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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