International Paper CoXSWX:IP +2.61%63 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 4.37% as of Mar. 2026, which is 85% below its 10-year median of 29.91. GuruFocus rates XSWX:IP with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF34.97. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 387 Packaging & Containers companies, International Paper Co ranks worse than 97.67% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total shareholder tangible equity. Total shareholder tangible equity equals to Total Stockholders Equity minus Intangible Assets. International Paper Co's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF189 Mil. International Paper Co's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF4,321 Mil. Therefore, International Paper Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.37%.
The historical rank and industry rank for International Paper Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:IP'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -66.84 Med: 29.91 Max: 309.59
Current: -57.14
During the past 13 years, International Paper Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 309.59%. The lowest was -66.84%. And the median was 29.91%.
XSWX:IP's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked worse than 97.67% of 387
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 5.97
vs XSWX:IP: -57.14
International Paper Co (XSWX:IP) Return-on-Tangible-Equity Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Equity measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's tangible equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' tangible equity (shareholders equity minus intangibles). Return-on-Tangible-Equity shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. Return-on-Tangible-Equitys between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
Be Aware
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its Return-on-Tangible-Equity by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high Return-on-Tangible-Equity companies. Like Return-on-Tangible-Asset, Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their Return-on-Tangible-Equitys can be extremely high.
International Paper Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
International Paper Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for International Paper Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart
XSWX:IP vs AMCR, PKG, BALL: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, International Paper Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, International Paper Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where International Paper Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Equity, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder tangible equity over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 4.37% mean?
International Paper Co (XSWX:IP) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 4.37% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on International Paper Co and its competitors. This is 85% below median its historical median of 29.91. According to the industry distribution chart, International Paper Co ranks #378 out of 387 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 97.7%.
Is International Paper Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
International Paper Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 4.37% is 85% below median its 10-year median of 29.91. The Packaging & Containers industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.97. International Paper Co's value of 4.37% is 26.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, International Paper Co ranks #378 out of 387 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to AMCR and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, International Paper Co ranks #378 out of 387 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places International Paper Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.97. International Paper Co's value of 4.37% is 26.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 29.91 vs. the industry median of 5.97, 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Packaging & Containers companies is 5.97, based on 387 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. International Paper Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 4.37% is 26.8% 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on International Paper Co and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. International Paper Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 4.37%, which is 85% below median its own 10-year median of 29.91. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 4.37%. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF34.97, compared to a current price of CHF30.68 — trading 12.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 4.37%, which is 85% below median its 10-year median of 29.91 and 26.8% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 5.97. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For International Paper Co (XSWX:IP), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 4.37% 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 (XSWX:IP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Paper Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF30.68 is trading 12.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF34.97.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:IP:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 4.37% (85% below median its 10-year median of 29.91)
GF Value™: CHF34.97 vs. price of CHF30.68 (12.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 26.8% below the Packaging & Containers median (#378 of 387)
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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