Fundamental analysis · SEC EDGAR · TTM through 30/06/2026
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Fundamental quality
31
out of 100
International Paper Co /new/ is going through a tough financial stretch: it hasn't been profitable over the last twelve months. On fundamental quality it scores 31 out of 100, profiling it as a company with demanding fundamentals. Its weakest area is its profitability (net margin -14.2%). Whether it's cheap or expensive depends on the current price, which you can compute in the tool.
International Paper is one of North America's largest cardboard-packaging makers, reinforced in Europe by buying DS Smith: the boxes of e-commerce and industry, made of recycled fiber and pulp. A paper classic in the middle of an efficiency cure.
Revenue growth: 6%
Net margin: -14.2% · ROE: -23.8%
Net debt/EBITDA: 180.66x · FCF: 2%
Source: SEC EDGAR · TTM through 30/06/2026
The score combines growth, profitability and financial strength. Here its growth weighs in its favor, while its profitability drags it down the most.
Percentile against the other 27 Materials companies in our coverage: how far it beats them on each metric (100 = best in sector).
Computed from the daily dataset scores. A high percentile places the company among the best in its sector on that metric; it is not a buy recommendation.
Key concepts
What do these metrics mean? Fundamental analysis · What is the P/E · What is EPS · What is ROE · Net & gross margin · Free cash flow
| Year | Revenue | Net income | Free cash flow | Net debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 17,565 | 482 | 2,400 | 7,473 |
| 2021 | 19,363 | 1,752 | 1,550 | 4,284 |
| 2022 | 21,161 | 1,504 | 1,243 | 4,775 |
| 2023 | 16,033 | 288 | 692 | 4,480 |
| 2024 | 15,835 | 557 | 757 | 4,493 |
| 2025 | 23,634 | -3,516 | -159 | 8,686 |
Between 2020 and 2025, revenue went from $17,565M to $23,634M (+35%) and net income went from $482M to -$3,516M (-829%).
Annual figures in millions of U.S. dollars ($M) per SEC filings. Net debt is total debt minus cash.
Latest results
Figures for the half-year ended June 30, 2026, versus the half-year ended June 30, 2025 (SEC filings):
Compared with the previous close (March 31, 2026), this is what moved in its accounts:
Automatic comparison between the two most recent periods filed with the SEC. One quarter doesn't make a trend: read it alongside the historical evolution above.
$1.85
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In terms of business quality, International Paper Co /new/ scores 31 out of 100 in our analysis, placing it as a company with demanding fundamentals. That said, this isn't a recommendation: whether it's a good investment also depends on its current price and your goals.
Is International Paper Co /new/ a profitable company?
Over the last twelve months, no: International Paper Co /new/ posts a negative net margin (-14.2%).
Does International Paper Co /new/ have a lot of debt?
Yes, its leverage is high: net debt is 180.66 times its EBITDA.
Is International Paper Co /new/ growing?
Its revenue has grown 6% annualized in recent years.
Does International Paper Co /new/ generate cash?
Yes. It converts about 2% of its revenue into free cash flow.
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