International Paper IP
International Paper produces paper-based packaging and pulp, serving industrial and consumer sectors. International Paper shows moderate financial health (4.42) with a weak operating margin (2.30) and negative ROE (-16.48), reflecting poor profitability. Valuation is attractive (P/E 11.6) but revenue growth is negative (-2.20).
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International Paper produces paper-based packaging and pulp, serving industrial and consumer sectors. International Paper shows moderate financial health (4.42) with a weak operating margin (2.30) and negative ROE (-16.48), reflecting poor profitability. Valuation is attractive (P/E 11.6) but revenue growth is negative (-2.20).
Score by category
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Financial health | 4.4 |
| Quality / Moat | 2.9 |
| Valuation | 5.0 |
| Growth | 3.5 |
| Dividend | 4.4 |
| Momentum | 2.7 |
| Risk & Context | 6.9 |
OVERALL SCORE: 4.3/10
Context and risks
The macro context (rates, oil, geopolitics) does not materially affect International Paper. Its paper packaging business has no direct exposure to the mentioned factors.
News considered in the analysis
- Is International Paper’s Scale Now Limiting Capital Allocation Effectiveness And Profitability Potential (IP)? — El artículo especula sobre limitaciones de asignación de capital y rentabilidad, un riesgo de modelo de negocio que podría afectar la eficiencia operativa.
- Is Smurfit Westrock Set to Gain From Its Recent Portfolio Actions? — Noticia sobre un competidor (Smurfit Westrock) sin impacto directo en International Paper.
- What Happens to Your IP Dividend When the Split Closes — Titular sobre el dividendo de IP, pero sin información nueva o material sobre la empresa.
- 3 of Wall Street’s Favorite Stocks We Steer Clear Of — Artículo de opinión que menciona a IP como una acción a evitar, lo que podría reflejar preocupaciones sobre su rentabilidad o perspectivas.
- Is International Paper Stock Underperforming the Dow? — El artículo destaca el bajo rendimiento de la acción en comparación con el Dow, lo que indica un sentimiento negativo del mercado.
Verdict: Hold; valuation is low but fundamentals are weak and growth is negative.
Main risk: The main risk is weak profitability (ROE -16.48%) and low operating margin (2.30%), indicating limited ability to generate shareholder value.
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