International Paper CoLSE:IPC +4.16%65 PB Ratio is 1.37 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 34% below its 10-year median of 2.08. GuruFocus rates LSE:IPC with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of £32.82 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 388 Packaging & Containers companies, International Paper Co ranks worse than 57.47% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for International Paper Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:IPC'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.08 Med: 2.08 Max: 5.14
Current: 1.37
During the past 13 years, International Paper Co's highest PB Ratio was 5.14. The lowest was 1.08. And the median was 2.08.
LSE:IPC's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 57.47% of 388
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 1.17
vs LSE:IPC: 1.37
During the past 12 months, International Paper Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -18.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 10.20% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of International Paper Co was 24.90% per year. The lowest was -17.20% per year. And the median was 3.40% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
International Paper Co (LSE:IPC) PB Ratio Explanation
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
* 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.
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, International Paper Co's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, International Paper Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where International Paper Co's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
International Paper Co (LSE:IPC) has a PB Ratio of 1.37 as of Jun. 25, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on International Paper Co and its competitors. This is 34% below median its historical median of 2.08. Over the past decade, International Paper Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.08 to 5.14. According to the industry distribution chart, International Paper Co ranks #223 out of 388 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 57.5%.
Is International Paper Co's PB Ratio too high?
International Paper Co's current PB Ratio of 1.37 is 34% below median its 10-year median of 2.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.08 to a high of 5.14. The Packaging & Containers industry median PB Ratio is 1.17. International Paper Co's value of 1.37 is 17.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, International Paper Co ranks #223 out of 388 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 PB Ratio compare to AMCR and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, International Paper Co ranks #223 out of 388 companies for PB Ratio. This places International Paper Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.17. International Paper Co's value of 1.37 is 17.1% above this benchmark. Historically, International Paper Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.08 to 5.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.08 vs. the industry median of 1.17, 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 PB Ratio for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median PB Ratio among Packaging & Containers companies is 1.17, based on 388 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. International Paper Co's current PB Ratio of 1.37 is 17.1% 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on International Paper Co and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. International Paper Co's current PB Ratio is 1.37, which is 34% below median its own 10-year median of 2.08. 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 £32.82, compared to a current price of £28.80 — trading 12.2% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.37, which is 34% below median its 10-year median of 2.08 and 17.1% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 1.17. 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 PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For International Paper Co (LSE:IPC), the current PB Ratio is 1.37 as of Jun. 25, 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 12.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of £32.82.
GuruFocus considers International Paper Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:IPC:
PB Ratio: 1.37 (34% below median its 10-year median of 2.08)
GF Value™: £32.82 vs. price of £28.80 (12.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 17.1% above the Packaging & Containers median (#223 of 388)
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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