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International Paper CoXSWX:IP 68 Price-to-Tangible-Book is 4.26 as of Aug. 09, 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 4.02. GuruFocus rates XSWX:IP with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF34.59. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 377 Packaging & Containers companies, International Paper Co ranks worse than 89.92% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for International Paper Co's Price-to-Tangible-Book or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:IP'
s Price-to-Tangible-Book Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.84 Med: 4.02 Max: 48.03
Current: 4.21
During the past 13 years, International Paper Co's highest Price to Tangible Book Ratio was 48.03. The lowest was 1.84. And the median was 4.02.
XSWX:IP's Price-to-Tangible-Book is ranked worse than 89.92% of 377
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 1.36
vs XSWX:IP: 4.21
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
XSWX:IP vs PKG, AMCR, SW: 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 (XSWX:IP) has a Price-to-Tangible-Book of 4.26 as of Aug. 09, 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. This is near median its historical median of 4.02. Over the past decade, International Paper Co's Price-to-Tangible-Book has ranged from 1.84 to 48.03. According to the industry distribution chart, International Paper Co ranks #339 out of 377 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 89.9%.
Is International Paper Co's Price-to-Tangible-Book too high?
International Paper Co's current Price-to-Tangible-Book of 4.26 is near median its 10-year median of 4.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.84 to a high of 48.03. The Packaging & Containers industry median Price-to-Tangible-Book is 1.36. International Paper Co's value of 4.26 is 213.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, International Paper Co ranks #339 out of 377 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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-Tangible-Book compare to PKG and AMCR?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, International Paper Co ranks #339 out of 377 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 1.36. International Paper Co's value of 4.26 is 213.2% above this benchmark. Historically, International Paper Co's own Price-to-Tangible-Book has ranged from 1.84 to 48.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.02 vs. the industry median of 1.36, 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 Price-to-Tangible-Book for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median Price-to-Tangible-Book among Packaging & Containers companies is 1.36, based on 377 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 4.26 is 213.2% 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 1.36 — 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 4.26, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.02. 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-Tangible-Book of 4.26. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF34.59, compared to a current price of CHF33.58 — trading 2.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Price-to-Tangible-Book is 4.26, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.02 and 213.2% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 1.36. 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-Tangible-Book calculated?
Price-to-Tangible-Book is calculated from a company's financial statements. For International Paper Co (XSWX:IP), the current Price-to-Tangible-Book is 4.26 as of Aug. 09, 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 CHF33.58 is trading 2.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF34.59.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:IP:
Price-to-Tangible-Book: 4.26 (near median its 10-year median of 4.02)
GF Value™: CHF34.59 vs. price of CHF33.58 (2.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 213.2% above the Packaging & Containers median (#339 of 377)
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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