International Paper CoMEX:IP 63 FCF Margin % is 1.57% as of Mar. 2026, which is 73% below its 10-year median of 5.84. GuruFocus rates MEX:IP with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN600.99 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 394 Packaging & Containers companies, International Paper Co ranks worse than 52.79% on this metric.
* 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.
MEX:IP vs AMCR, PKG, BALL: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, International Paper Co's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF 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 FCF Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, International Paper Co's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where International Paper Co's FCF 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 (MEX:IP) has a FCF Margin % of 1.57% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on International Paper Co and its competitors. This is 73% below median its historical median of 5.84. According to the industry distribution chart, International Paper Co ranks #208 out of 394 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 52.8%.
Is International Paper Co's FCF Margin % too high?
International Paper Co's current FCF Margin % of 1.57% is 73% below median its 10-year median of 5.84. The Packaging & Containers industry median FCF Margin % is 2.70. International Paper Co's value of 1.57% is 41.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, International Paper Co ranks #208 out of 394 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 FCF Margin % compare to AMCR and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, International Paper Co ranks #208 out of 394 companies for FCF Margin %. This places International Paper Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.70. International Paper Co's value of 1.57% is 41.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.84 vs. the industry median of 2.70, 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 FCF Margin % for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median FCF Margin % among Packaging & Containers companies is 2.70, based on 394 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. International Paper Co's current FCF Margin % of 1.57% is 41.9% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on International Paper Co and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. International Paper Co's current FCF Margin % is 1.57%, which is 73% below median its own 10-year median of 5.84. 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 (MEX:IP) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN600.99, compared to a current price of MXN527.33 — trading 12.3% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 1.57%, which is 73% below median its 10-year median of 5.84 and 41.9% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 2.70. 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 FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For International Paper Co (MEX:IP), the current FCF Margin % is 1.57% 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 (MEX:IP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Paper Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN527.33 is trading 12.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN600.99.
GuruFocus considers International Paper Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:IP:
FCF Margin %: 1.57% (73% below median its 10-year median of 5.84)
GF Value™: MXN600.99 vs. price of MXN527.33 (12.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 41.9% below the Packaging & Containers median (#208 of 394)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX: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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