ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. International Paper Co's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF189 Mil.
International Paper Co's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF29,469 Mil. Therefore, International Paper Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.64%.
The historical rank and industry rank for International Paper Co's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:IP'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -11.57 Med: 3.25 Max: 6.4
Current: -8.44
During the past 13 years, International Paper Co's highest ROA % was 6.40%. The lowest was -11.57%. And the median was 3.25%.
XSWX:IP's ROA % is ranked worse than 91.52% of 401
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 2.67
vs XSWX:IP: -8.44
International Paper Co (XSWX:IP) ROA % Explanation
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) revenue data.
* 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.
Be Aware
Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
* 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.
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, International Paper Co's ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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 ROA % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, International Paper Co's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where International Paper Co's ROA % 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 ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total assets 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.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
International Paper Co (XSWX:IP) has a ROA % of 0.64% as of Mar. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on International Paper Co and its competitors. This is 80% below median its historical median of 3.25. According to the industry distribution chart, International Paper Co ranks #367 out of 401 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 91.5%.
Is International Paper Co's ROA % too high?
International Paper Co's current ROA % of 0.64% is 80% below median its 10-year median of 3.25. The Packaging & Containers industry median ROA % is 2.67. International Paper Co's value of 0.64% is 76% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, International Paper Co ranks #367 out of 401 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 ROA % compare to AMCR and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, International Paper Co ranks #367 out of 401 companies for ROA %. This places International Paper Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.67. International Paper Co's value of 0.64% is 76% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.25 vs. the industry median of 2.67, 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 ROA % for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median ROA % among Packaging & Containers companies is 2.67, based on 401 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. International Paper Co's current ROA % of 0.64% is 76% 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on International Paper Co and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median ROA % is 2.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. International Paper Co's current ROA % is 0.64%, which is 80% below median its own 10-year median of 3.25. 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 ROA % of 0.64%. 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 ROA % is 0.64%, which is 80% below median its 10-year median of 3.25 and 76% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 2.67. 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 ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For International Paper Co (XSWX:IP), the current ROA % is 0.64% 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:
ROA %: 0.64% (80% below median its 10-year median of 3.25)
GF Value™: CHF34.97 vs. price of CHF30.68 (12.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 76% below the Packaging & Containers median (#367 of 401)
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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