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Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The Price-to-Book Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the Price-to-Book Ratio cannot be applied to them.
International Paper Co Price-to-Tangible-Book Related Terms
International Paper Co Price-to-Tangible-Book Historical Data
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The historical data trend for International Paper Co's Price-to-Tangible-Book 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-Tangible-Book Chart
IP vs PKG, AMCR, BALL: Price-to-Tangible-Book Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, International Paper Co's Price-to-Tangible-Book, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Tangible-Book 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-Tangible-Book vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, International Paper Co's Price-to-Tangible-Book distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where International Paper Co's Price-to-Tangible-Book 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called PB Ratio. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book Ratio and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
International Paper Co (IP) has a Price-to-Tangible-Book of 3.89 as of Aug. 31, 2026. Price-to-tangible-book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's tangible book value per share. View historical data on International Paper Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, International Paper Co ranks #330 out of 380 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 86.8%.
Is International Paper Co's Price-to-Tangible-Book too high?
International Paper Co's current Price-to-Tangible-Book is 3.89. The Packaging & Containers industry median Price-to-Tangible-Book is 1.37. International Paper Co's value of 3.89 is 183.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, International Paper Co ranks #330 out of 380 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, International Paper Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does International Paper Co's Price-to-Tangible-Book compare to PKG and AMCR?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, International Paper Co ranks #330 out of 380 companies for Price-to-Tangible-Book. This places International Paper Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Price-to-Tangible-Book is 1.37. International Paper Co's value of 3.89 is 183.9% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Price-to-Tangible-Book for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median Price-to-Tangible-Book among Packaging & Containers companies is 1.37, based on 380 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Price-to-Tangible-Book significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Price-to-Tangible-Book should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. International Paper Co's current Price-to-Tangible-Book of 3.89 is 183.9% 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 Price-to-Tangible-Book mean?
A high Price-to-Tangible-Book can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-tangible-book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's tangible book value per share. View historical data on International Paper Co and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Price-to-Tangible-Book is 1.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. International Paper Co's current Price-to-Tangible-Book is 3.89. 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 Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $42.92, compared to a current price of $38.41 — trading 10.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Price-to-Tangible-Book is 3.89 and 183.9% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 1.37. International Paper Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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-Tangible-Book calculated?
Price-to-Tangible-Book is calculated from a company's financial statements. For International Paper Co (IP), the current Price-to-Tangible-Book is 3.89 as of Aug. 31, 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 $38.41 is trading 10.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $42.92.
GuruFocus considers International Paper Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for IP:
Price-to-Tangible-Book: 3.89
GF Value™: $42.92 vs. price of $38.41 (10.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 183.9% above the Packaging & Containers median (#330 of 380)
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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