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Pretax income is the income that a company earns before paying income taxes. International Paper Co's pretax income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $93 Mil.
Its pretax income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-3,120 Mil.
International Paper Co's pretax margin was 1.56%.
During the past 13 years, International Paper Co's highest Pretax Margin was 7.64%. The lowest was -14.25%. And the median was 3.99%.
International Paper Co (NYSE:IP) Pre-Tax Income Explanation
International Paper Co's Pretax Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
During the past 13 years, International Paper Co's highest Pretax Margin was 7.64%. The lowest was -14.25%. And the median was 3.99%.
* 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 Pre-Tax Income Related Terms
International Paper Co Pre-Tax Income Historical Data
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The historical data trend for International Paper Co's Pre-Tax Income 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.
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, International Paper Co's Pre-Tax Income, along with its competitors' market caps and Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, International Paper Co's Pre-Tax Income distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where International Paper Co's Pre-Tax Income falls into.
Pre-Tax Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-3,120 Mil.
* 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 (IP) has a Pre-Tax Income of $-3,120 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on International Paper Co and its competitors.
Is International Paper Co's Pre-Tax Income too high?
International Paper Co's current Pre-Tax Income is $-3,120 Mil. Overall, International Paper Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does International Paper Co's Pre-Tax Income compare to PKG and AMCR?
International Paper Co's Pre-Tax Income of $-3,120 Mil can be compared against companies in the Packaging & Containers industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Pre-Tax Income for a Packaging & Containers company?
A good Pre-Tax Income depends on the Packaging & Containers industry context. However, Pre-Tax Income should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Pre-Tax Income mean?
A high Pre-Tax Income can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on International Paper Co and its competitors. International Paper Co's current Pre-Tax Income is $-3,120 Mil. 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 (IP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $43.59, compared to a current price of $43.19 — trading 0.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Pre-Tax Income is $-3,120 Mil. 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 Pre-Tax Income calculated?
Pre-Tax Income is calculated from a company's financial statements. For International Paper Co (IP), the current Pre-Tax Income is $-3,120 Mil 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 (IP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Paper Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $43.19 is trading 0.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $43.59.
GuruFocus considers International Paper Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for IP:
Pre-Tax Income: $-3,120 Mil
GF Value™: $43.59 vs. price of $43.19 (0.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the 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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