International Paper CoINPAP.PFD 63 Pretax Margin % is 1.56% as of Mar. 2026, which is 61% below its 10-year median of 3.99. GuruFocus rates INPAP.PFD with a GF Score™ of 63/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 394 Packaging & Containers companies, International Paper Co ranks worse than 91.88% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for International Paper Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
INPAP.PFD'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -14.25 Med: 3.99 Max: 7.64
Current: -12.5
INPAP.PFD's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 91.88% of 394
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 4.945
vs INPAP.PFD: -12.50
International Paper Co (OTCPK:INPAP.PFD) Pretax Margin % Explanation
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
International Paper Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
International Paper Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for International Paper Co's Pretax Margin % 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.
INPAP.PFD vs AMCR, PKG, BALL: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, International Paper Co's Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax 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 Pretax Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, International Paper Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where International Paper Co's Pretax 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 (INPAP.PFD) has a Pretax Margin % of 1.56% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on International Paper Co and its competitors. This is 61% below median its historical median of 3.99. 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 Pretax Margin % too high?
International Paper Co's current Pretax Margin % of 1.56% is 61% below median its 10-year median of 3.99. The Packaging & Containers industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.95. International Paper Co's value of 1.56% is 68.5% 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 Pretax Margin % compare to AMCR and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, International Paper Co ranks #362 out of 394 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places International Paper Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.95. International Paper Co's value of 1.56% is 68.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.99 vs. the industry median of 4.95, 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 Pretax Margin % for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Packaging & Containers companies is 4.95, based on 394 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. International Paper Co's current Pretax Margin % of 1.56% is 68.5% 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 Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on International Paper Co and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. International Paper Co's current Pretax Margin % is 1.56%, which is 61% below median its own 10-year median of 3.99. 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 (INPAP.PFD) has a current Pretax Margin % of 1.56%. The current Pretax Margin % is 1.56%, which is 61% below median its 10-year median of 3.99 and 68.5% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 4.95. 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 Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For International Paper Co (INPAP.PFD), the current Pretax Margin % is 1.56% 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.
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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