As of Jul 9, 2025, the International Paper stock's P/E ratio is 42.8. This takes into account the latest EPS of $1.2 and stock price of $51.36. The PE ratio has increased by 11% from its last 4 quarters average of 38.4.
The PE ratio of International Paper has averaged 21.67 over the last ten years. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 42.8 is 98% more than the historical average. Analyzing the last ten years, IP's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Mar 2024 quarter at 79.63, when the price was $39.02 and the EPS was $0.49. The lowest point was recorded in the Sep 2022 quarter, when it reached 5.98 with a price of $31.7 and an EPS of $5.3.
Maximum annual increase: 420.93% in 2023
Maximum annual decrease: -74.17% in 2021
Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
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2024 | 33.64 | -22.76% | $53.82 | $1.6 |
2023 | 43.55 | 420.93% | $36.15 | $0.83 |
2022 | 8.36 | -19.92% | $34.63 | $4.14 |
2021 | 10.44 | -74.17% | $46.98 | $4.5 |
2020 | 40.42 | 172.19% | $49.72 | $1.23 |
2019 | 14.85 | 80.66% | $46.05 | $3.1 |
2018 | 8.22 | -26.34% | $40.36 | $4.91 |
2017 | 11.16 | -53.73% | $57.94 | $5.19 |
2016 | 24.12 | 43.91% | $53.06 | $2.2 |
2015 | 16.76 | -59.34% | $37.7 | $2.25 |
2014 | 41.22 | 164.74% | $53.58 | $1.3 |
2013 | 15.57 | -28.87% | $49.03 | $3.15 |
2012 | 21.89 | 126.37% | $39.84 | $1.82 |
2011 | 9.67 | -42.85% | $29.6 | $3.06 |
2010 | 16.92 | -1.46% | $27.24 | $1.61 |
Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
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Mar 2025 | 44.46 | 32.16% | $53.35 | $1.2 |
Dec 2024 | 33.64 | -17.37% | $53.82 | $1.6 |
Sep 2024 | 40.71 | 16.98% | $48.85 | $1.2 |
Jun 2024 | 34.8 | -56.3% | $43.15 | $1.24 |
Mar 2024 | 79.63 | 82.85% | $39.02 | $0.49 |
Dec 2023 | 43.55 | -0.55% | $36.15 | $0.83 |
Sep 2023 | 43.79 | 313.11% | $35.47 | $0.81 |
Jun 2023 | 10.6 | 9.05% | $31.81 | $3 |
Mar 2023 | 9.72 | 16.27% | $36.06 | $3.71 |
Dec 2022 | 8.36 | 39.8% | $34.63 | $4.14 |
Sep 2022 | 5.98 | -30.55% | $31.7 | $5.3 |
Jun 2022 | 8.61 | -14.75% | $41.83 | $4.86 |
Mar 2022 | 10.1 | -3.26% | $46.15 | $4.57 |
Dec 2021 | 10.44 | -14.14% | $46.98 | $4.5 |
Sep 2021 | 12.16 | -42.48% | $55.92 | $4.6 |
You can ether set your own Fair P/E multiple or use one of the automatically calculated Fair P/E multiples.
PE Ratio is an attempt to estimate a fair PE ratio of a stock based on its earnings and growth rate.
This formula is a modified version of the classic Graham-Dodd Formula (V= EPS x (8.5+2g)), originally developed by Benjamin Graham, to calculate the fair price of a stock based on its earnings and growth rate.
The formula we have created is an adaptation of this approach, designed to maintain a balance between simplicity and growth sensitivity.
It is calculated using the following formula:
IF g < 5: Fair PE = b
IF g >= 5: Fair PE = m × g
Here’s what each part of the formula means:
g: Growth is calculated as the average of the three-year average EPS growth rate and the one-year EPS growth rate (annually). This approach provides a balanced measure of growth by factoring in both the long-term growth trend and the most recent annual growth performance. If one of the growth metrics is not available, the remaining metric is used to determine growth. The fair P/E value is capped at 100 to prevent distortions caused by extreme EPS growth rates, such as those resulting from large percentage increases from a low base.
m: This is the long term historical median PEG (Price/Earnings to Growth) ratio of the overall market. It serves as a benchmark, adjusting the Fair PE based on typical market conditions.
b: Base PE (static value set to 8). If the company's growth rate is less than 5, the Fair PE is set at a conservative baseline of 8. This is because declining companies generally deserve a lower PE ratio.
Fixed: The Fair PE ratio for all data points is calculated using a single, constant average EPS growth rate, determined based on the most recent period. This means that the same growth rate is applied to all historical data points. Dynamic: The Fair PE ratio for each historical data point is calculated using the trailing average EPS growth rate specific to that point in time. This means that for each data point, the corresponding trailing EPS growth rate is used, ensuring that the Fair PE ratio reflects the growth conditions that were relevant at that specific point in history.
IP's current PE ratio is higher than the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
When compared to its peer stocks PKG and CLW, IP's PE ratio is higher.
Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
---|---|---|
CLW Clearwater Paper Corp | 2.94 | $491.57M |
PKG Packaging Corp Of America | 21.75 | $18.79B |
IP International Paper Co | 43.84 | $27.77B |
The price to earnings ratio for IP stock as of Jul 9, 2025, stands at 42.8.
The average PE ratio for IP stock over the past 3 years is 32.29.
The average PE ratio for IP stock over the past 5 years is 26.96.
The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 79.63 and it was in the Mar 2024 quarter.
IP's price to earnings ratio is currently 98% above its 10-year historical average.
You can calculate the P/E ratio by dividing the most recent stock price by the trailing twelve months earnings per share(EPS). As of today (Jul 9, 2025), International Paper's share price is $51.36. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2025 is $1.2. Therefore, International Paper's price to earnings ratio for today is 42.8. PE RATIO(42.8) = STOCK PRICE($51.36) / TTM EPS($1.2)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.