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International Paper CoIP +1.20%68 Shiller PE Ratio is 16.22 as of Jul. 31, 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 14.29. GuruFocus rates IP with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $40.63 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 267 Packaging & Containers companies, International Paper Co ranks worse than 50.56% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for International Paper Co's Shiller PE Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
IP'
s Shiller PE Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.17 Med: 14.29 Max: 33.37
Current: 16.21
During the past years, International Paper Co's highest Shiller PE Ratio was 33.37. The lowest was 8.17. And the median was 14.29.
IP's Shiller PE Ratio is ranked worse than 50.56% of 267
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 16.18
vs IP: 16.21
E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years.
International Paper Co's adjusted earnings per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $-0.020. Add all the adjusted EPS for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our E10, which is $2.66 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.
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International Paper Co (NYSE:IP) Shiller PE Ratio Explanation
Compared with the regular PE Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Shiller PE Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of profit margins during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.
If a company has consistent business performance, the Shiller PE Ratio should give similar results to regular PE Ratio.
Compared with the PS Ratio, the Shiller PE Ratio makes the comparison between different industries more meaningful.
Be Aware
Shiller PE Ratio assumes that over the long term, businesses and profitability revert to their means. If a company's business model does not work in the future compared with the past, Shiller PE Ratio and PS Ratio will give false valuations.
International Paper Co Shiller PE Ratio Related Terms
International Paper Co Shiller PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for International Paper Co's Shiller PE Ratio 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.
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, International Paper Co's Shiller PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Shiller PE Ratio 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 Shiller PE Ratio vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, International Paper Co's Shiller PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where International Paper Co's Shiller PE Ratio falls into.
International Paper Co Shiller PE Ratio Calculation
For Shiller PE Ratio, the earnings of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/E calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Shiller PE Ratio is also called PE10.
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The same calculation is applied here to individual companies.
* 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.
Add all the adjusted EPS together and divide 10 will get our E10.
Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.
International Paper Co (IP) has a Shiller PE Ratio of 16.22 as of Jul. 31, 2026. Shiller price-earnings ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted earnings over a 10-year period. View historical data on International Paper Co and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 14.29. Over the past decade, International Paper Co's Shiller PE Ratio has ranged from 8.17 to 33.37. According to the industry distribution chart, International Paper Co ranks #135 out of 267 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 50.6%.
Is International Paper Co's Shiller PE Ratio too high?
International Paper Co's current Shiller PE Ratio of 16.22 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 14.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.17 to a high of 33.37. The Packaging & Containers industry median Shiller PE Ratio is 16.18. International Paper Co's value of 16.22 is 0.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, International Paper Co ranks #135 out of 267 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, International Paper Co has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does International Paper Co's Shiller PE Ratio compare to PKG and AMCR?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, International Paper Co ranks #135 out of 267 companies for Shiller PE Ratio. This places International Paper Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Shiller PE Ratio is 16.18. International Paper Co's value of 16.22 is 0.2% above this benchmark. Historically, International Paper Co's own Shiller PE Ratio has ranged from 8.17 to 33.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.29 vs. the industry median of 16.18, 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 Shiller PE Ratio for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median Shiller PE Ratio among Packaging & Containers companies is 16.18, based on 267 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Shiller PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Shiller PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. International Paper Co's current Shiller PE Ratio of 16.22 is 0.2% 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 Shiller PE Ratio mean?
A high Shiller PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Shiller price-earnings ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted earnings over a 10-year period. View historical data on International Paper Co and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Shiller PE Ratio is 16.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. International Paper Co's current Shiller PE Ratio is 16.22, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 14.29. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $40.63, compared to a current price of $43.15 — trading 6.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Shiller PE Ratio is 16.22, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 14.29 and 0.2% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 16.18. International Paper Co's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Shiller PE Ratio calculated?
Shiller PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For International Paper Co (IP), the current Shiller PE Ratio is 16.22 as of Jul. 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 overvalued.
The current stock price of $43.15 is trading 6.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $40.63.
GuruFocus considers International Paper Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for IP:
Shiller PE Ratio: 16.22 (14% above median its 10-year median of 14.29)
GF Value™: $40.63 vs. price of $43.15 (6.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 0.2% above the Packaging & Containers median (#135 of 267)
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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