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International Paper CoXSWX:IP 68 Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 7.08 as of Sep. 17, 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 7.84. GuruFocus rates XSWX:IP with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF35.32. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 317 Packaging & Containers companies, International Paper Co ranks better than 60.88% on this metric.
As of today (2026-09-17), International Paper Co's share price is CHF28.165.
International Paper Co's Cash Flow from Operations per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF3.98. Hence, International Paper Co's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Ratio for today is 7.08.
The historical rank and industry rank for International Paper Co's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:IP'
s Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.08 Med: 7.84 Max: 19.71
Current: 6.86
During the past 13 years, International Paper Co's highest Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Ratio was 19.71. The lowest was 3.08. And the median was 7.84.
XSWX:IP's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is ranked better than 60.88% of 317
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 8.42
vs XSWX:IP: 6.86
International Paper Co's Cash Flow from Operations per share for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF0.79.
Its Cash Flow from Operations per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF3.98.
During the past 12 months, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate of International Paper Co was 77.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was -17.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was -12.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was -3.90% per year.
During the past 13 years, International Paper Co's highest 3-Year average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 63.20% per year. The lowest was -17.20% per year. And the median was -3.95% per year.
International Paper Co Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Related Terms
International Paper Co Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Historical Data
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The historical data trend for International Paper Co's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow 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.
International Paper Co Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Chart
XSWX:IP vs PKG, AMCR, BALL: Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, International Paper Co's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow 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 Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, International Paper Co's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where International Paper Co's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow falls into.
International Paper Co's Share Price of today is CHF28.165. International Paper Co's Cash Flow from Operations per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF3.98.
* 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.
What does a Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 7.08 mean?
International Paper Co (XSWX:IP) has a Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 7.08 as of Sep. 17, 2026. Price-to-operating-cash-flow ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's per-share cash from operations. View historical data on International Paper Co and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 7.84. Over the past decade, International Paper Co's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow has ranged from 3.08 to 19.71. According to the industry distribution chart, International Paper Co ranks #124 out of 317 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 39.1%.
Is International Paper Co's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow too high?
International Paper Co's current Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 7.08 is 10% below median its 10-year median of 7.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.08 to a high of 19.71. The Packaging & Containers industry median Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 8.42. International Paper Co's value of 7.08 is 15.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, International Paper Co ranks #124 out of 317 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, International Paper Co has a GF Score™ of 68/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does International Paper Co's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow compare to PKG and AMCR?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, International Paper Co ranks #124 out of 317 companies for Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow. This puts International Paper Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 8.42. International Paper Co's value of 7.08 is 15.9% below this benchmark. Historically, International Paper Co's own Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow has ranged from 3.08 to 19.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.84 vs. the industry median of 8.42, 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 Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow among Packaging & Containers companies is 8.42, based on 317 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. International Paper Co's current Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 7.08 is 15.9% 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 Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow mean?
A high Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-operating-cash-flow ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's per-share cash from operations. View historical data on International Paper Co and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 8.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. International Paper Co's current Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 7.08, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 7.84. 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?
International Paper Co (XSWX:IP) has a current Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 7.08. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF35.32, compared to a current price of CHF28.17 — trading 20.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 7.08, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 7.84 and 15.9% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 8.42. International Paper Co's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow calculated?
Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is calculated from a company's financial statements. For International Paper Co (XSWX:IP), the current Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 7.08 as of Sep. 17, 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 CHF28.17 is trading 20.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF35.32.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:IP:
Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow: 7.08 (10% below median its 10-year median of 7.84)
GF Value™: CHF35.32 vs. price of CHF28.17 (20.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 15.9% below the Packaging & Containers median (#124 of 317)
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.
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