The historical rank and industry rank for International Paper Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:IP'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -14.88 Med: 5.67 Max: 9.86
Current: -13.42
XSWX:IP's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 91.88% of 394
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 3.525
vs XSWX:IP: -13.42
International Paper Co (XSWX:IP) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
International Paper Co Net Margin % Related Terms
International Paper Co Net Margin % Historical Data
* 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: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, International Paper Co's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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 Net Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, International Paper Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where International Paper Co's Net 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 (XSWX:IP) has a Net Margin % of 1.00% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on International Paper Co and its competitors. This is 82% below median its historical median of 5.67. According to the industry distribution chart, International Paper Co ranks #362 out of 394 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 91.9%.
Is International Paper Co's Net Margin % too high?
International Paper Co's current Net Margin % of 1.00% is 82% below median its 10-year median of 5.67. The Packaging & Containers industry median Net Margin % is 3.53. International Paper Co's value of 1.00% is 71.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, International Paper Co ranks #362 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 63/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does International Paper Co's Net Margin % compare to AMCR and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, International Paper Co ranks #362 out of 394 companies for Net Margin %. This places International Paper Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.53. International Paper Co's value of 1.00% is 71.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.67 vs. the industry median of 3.53, 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 Net Margin % for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median Net Margin % among Packaging & Containers companies is 3.53, based on 394 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. International Paper Co's current Net Margin % of 1.00% is 71.6% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on International Paper Co and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. International Paper Co's current Net Margin % is 1.00%, which is 82% below median its own 10-year median of 5.67. 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 Net Margin % of 1.00%. 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 Net Margin % is 1.00%, which is 82% below median its 10-year median of 5.67 and 71.6% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 3.53. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For International Paper Co (XSWX:IP), the current Net Margin % is 1.00% 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:
Net Margin %: 1.00% (82% below median its 10-year median of 5.67)
GF Value™: CHF34.97 vs. price of CHF30.68 (12.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 71.6% below the Packaging & Containers median (#362 of 394)
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.
63GF Score
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