As of May 3, 2024, the International Paper stock's P/E ratio is 74.04. This takes into account the latest EPS of $0.49 and stock price of $36.28. The PE ratio has increased by 67% from its last 4 quarters average of 44.4.
The PE ratio of International Paper has averaged 20.64 over the last ten years. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 74.04 is in line with 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 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 43.55 | 420.93% |
| 2022 | 8.36 | -19.92% |
| 2021 | 10.44 | -74.17% |
| 2020 | 40.42 | 172.19% |
| 2019 | 14.85 | 80.66% |
| 2018 | 8.22 | -26.34% |
| 2017 | 11.16 | -53.73% |
| 2016 | 24.12 | 43.91% |
| 2015 | 16.76 | -59.34% |
| 2014 | 41.22 | 164.74% |
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 | 7.52 | $754.2M |
| PKG Packaging Corp Of America | 20.69 | $15.8B |
| IP International Paper Co | 74.04 | $12.6B |
The price to earnings ratio for IP stock as of May 3, 2024, stands at 74.04.
The average PE ratio for IP stock over the past 3 years is 22.01.
The average PE ratio for IP stock over the past 5 years is 21.83.
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 259% above its 10-year historical average.
IP's stock price is trading at a higher multiple of earnings, which is why its PE ratio of 74.04 is considered high.
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 (May 3, 2024), International Paper's share price is $36.28. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2024 is $0.49. Therefore, International Paper's price to earnings ratio for today is 74.04. PE RATIO(74.04) = STOCK PRICE($36.28) / TTM EPS($0.49)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.