International Paper Company (IP) Stock Score, Valuation & Financial Research
International Paper Company is in the Basic Materials sector and Paper, Lumber & Forest Products industry. It is reviewed using Wall Street Score's company-strength, valuation, growth and financial-health framework. The current Wall Street Score is 24/100.
Quick answer for IP
International Paper Company currently has a Wall Street Score of 24/100. The stored market price is $34.36. Its financial score is 25/100. Its valuation score is 0/100. The latest WSS change is -0.4 points. These figures are a research snapshot, not a buy or sell recommendation.
What International Paper Company does
International Paper Company, established in 1898 and headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, functions as a leading global packaging enterprise. Its extensive operational footprint spans the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Pacific Rim, Asia, and various other regions across the Americas. The company's business activities are structured into two principal divisions: Industrial Packaging and Global Cellulose Fibers. The Industrial Packaging segment is dedicated to producing a diverse range of containerboards, which encompass linerboard, medium, whitetop, recycled linerboard, recycled medium, and saturating kraft. Concurrently, the Global Cellulose Fibers division supplies fluff, market, and specialized pulps. These pulps are integral components for a wide array of products, including absorbent hygiene items such as baby diapers, feminine care, and adult incontinence produc
IP financial snapshot
- Wall Street Score:
- 24/100
- Current price:
- $34.36
- Market capitalization:
- $18.19B
- Revenue:
- $24.20B
- Net income:
- $-3.44B
- Free cash flow:
- $-159.0M
- Cash:
- $726.0M
- Total debt:
- $9.69B
- EPS:
- -6.71
- Financial score:
- 25/100
- Valuation score:
- 0/100
- Revenue score:
- 23/100
What stands out
- Reported year-over-year revenue growth is -0.0%.
- Free cash flow is $-159.0M, showing cash burn in the current stored period.
- The balance sheet shows $726.0M of cash versus $9.69B of total debt, so leverage deserves attention.
- The latest Wall Street Score change is -0.4 points: IP decreased 0.4 points because some fundamentals weakened.
What the numbers mean
Its current valuation score is 0/100, which Wall Street Score classifies as weak within the model's valuation framework.
The financial score is 25/100. This is a starting point for reviewing liquidity, leverage and cash-flow strength rather than a stand-alone recommendation.
A strong company and an attractive stock price are not always the same thing. Revenue, earnings, free cash flow, debt, management quality, competitive advantage and valuation should be considered together. Wall Street Score organizes these inputs into a consistent research framework so investors can identify what deserves deeper review.
Data freshness: Financial data last refreshed 2026-08-14.
How to research IP
Start by understanding how the company makes money. Then compare revenue and earnings trends, cash generation, debt, liquidity and valuation. Review the company's latest filings and earnings reports before acting on any score or model estimate.
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Data may change as company filings and market prices update. Educational research only; not a buy or sell recommendation.