IP International Paper PE ratio, current and historical analysis

As of Apr 1, 2025, the International Paper stock's P/E ratio is 33.53. This takes into account the latest EPS of $1.6 and stock price of $53.65. The PE ratio has decreased by 29% from its last 4 quarters average of 47.2.

IP PE ratio history

How has IP's PE ratio performed in the past

The PE ratio of International Paper has averaged 21.03 over the last ten years. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 33.53 is 59% 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.

Today
33.53
Average
21.03
Median
17.74
Minimum
5.98
Maximum
79.63

International Paper PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 420.93% in 2023

Maximum annual decrease: -74.17% in 2021

Year PE ratio PE change Price EPS
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

International Paper PE ratio by quarter (TTM)

Year PE ratio PE change Price EPS
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
Jun 2021 21.14 -3.43% $61.31 $2.9

IP average PE ratio chart

What is the average PE ratio of IP for the past years

IP's current PE ratio is higher than the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.

3-year avg
29.04
5-year avg
25.76
10-year avg
21.03
15-year avg
20.98

IP PE vs peers

What is IP's PE ratio compared to its peers

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 2.13 $403.89M
PKG Packaging Corp Of America 22.29 $17.95B
IP International Paper Co 33.53 $28.23B

Frequently asked questions

What is International Paper's PE ratio?

The price to earnings ratio for IP stock as of Apr 1, 2025, stands at 33.53.

What is the 3-year average PE ratio for International Paper (IP)?

The average PE ratio for IP stock over the past 3 years is 29.04.

What is the 5-year average PE ratio for International Paper (IP)?

The average PE ratio for IP stock over the past 5 years is 25.76.

What is the highest PE ratio for IP?

The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 79.63 and it was in the Mar 2024 quarter.

How does the current PE ratio for IP compare to its historical average?

IP's price to earnings ratio is currently 59% above its 10-year historical average.

How is IP's PE ratio calculated (International Paper PE ratio formula)?

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 (Apr 1, 2025), International Paper's share price is $53.65. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $1.6. Therefore, International Paper's price to earnings ratio for today is 33.53. PE RATIO(33.53) = STOCK PRICE($53.65) / TTM EPS($1.6)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from and Sharadar.