International Paper CoXSWX:IP -0.47%63 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.08 as of Jun. 29, 2026, which is 46% below its 10-year median of 3.88. GuruFocus rates XSWX:IP with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF35.58. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 249 Packaging & Containers companies, International Paper Co ranks better than 58.23% on this metric.
International Paper Co's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.08.
The historical rank and industry rank for International Paper Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:IP'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.08 Med: 3.88 Max: 6.56
Current: 2.08
During the past 13 years, International Paper Co's highest Yield on Cost was 6.56. The lowest was 2.08. And the median was 3.88.
XSWX:IP's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 58.23% of 249
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 3.14
vs XSWX:IP: 2.08
International Paper Co (XSWX:IP) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Explanation
Of course the risk here is that the company may not raise its dividends as it did before. The key is to select the companies that can consistently raise its dividends. Usually companies with long history of raising dividends tend to do so.
International Paper Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
XSWX:IP vs AMCR, PKG, BALL: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, International Paper Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, International Paper Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where International Paper Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
International Paper Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Calculation
Dividend Yield % and dividend growth of a stock is an important factor for income investors. But if company A raises its dividend constantly faster than company B, company A's future dividend yield might be much higher than Company B's even if their yields are the same now and their stock prices do not change.
Yield on Cost assumes that you buy and the stock today, and hold it for 5 years. If the company raises it dividends at the same rate as it did over the past 5 years, the dividends investors receive annually in 5 years relative to the stock price today.
International Paper Co (XSWX:IP) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.08 as of Jun. 29, 2026. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on International Paper Co and its competitors. This is 46% below median its historical median of 3.88. Over the past decade, International Paper Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.08 to 6.56. According to the industry distribution chart, International Paper Co ranks #104 out of 249 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 41.8%.
Is International Paper Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
International Paper Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.08 is 46% below median its 10-year median of 3.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.08 to a high of 6.56. The Packaging & Containers industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.14. International Paper Co's value of 2.08 is 33.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, International Paper Co ranks #104 out of 249 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to AMCR and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, International Paper Co ranks #104 out of 249 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts International Paper Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.14. International Paper Co's value of 2.08 is 33.8% below this benchmark. Historically, International Paper Co's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.08 to 6.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.88 vs. the industry median of 3.14, 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Packaging & Containers companies is 3.14, based on 249 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. International Paper Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.08 is 33.8% 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % mean?
A high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on International Paper Co and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. International Paper Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.08, which is 46% below median its own 10-year median of 3.88. 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.08. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF35.58, compared to a current price of CHF31.61 — trading 11.2% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.08, which is 46% below median its 10-year median of 3.88 and 33.8% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 3.14. 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For International Paper Co (XSWX:IP), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.08 as of Jun. 29, 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 CHF31.61 is trading 11.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF35.58.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:IP:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 2.08 (46% below median its 10-year median of 3.88)
GF Value™: CHF35.58 vs. price of CHF31.61 (11.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 33.8% below the Packaging & Containers median (#104 of 249)
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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