International Paper Company (IP) fair value analysis

S&P 500 · Updated 2026-09-07

International Paper Company is a manufacturer of paper and packaging products, including containerboard, corrugated packaging, and fiber-based materials used across various industries. The company operates manufacturing facilities and distribution networks across North America, Europe, Latin America, and Asia.

Forward Fair Value verdict

Fairly valued

Based on TickrTrends' weekly Forward Fair Value model, IP is trading at within about 10% of estimated fair value.

IP currently ranks #53 of 88 Consumer Cyclical stocks by discount to Forward Fair Value. It has screened as Fairly valued for 3 consecutive weekly runs.

Last price: $37.24
Sector: Consumer Cyclical
12-month range: $31.76–$42.89

Derived indicators

Coarse bands from TickrTrends' weekly models; exact figures are part of the full report.

Quality grade: F
Leverage: Moderate
Margin trend: Stable
Revenue growth: Modest
RSI zone: Neutral
52-week position: The lower-middle quarter of its range

What our data shows for IP

Our model validated 13 trailing price-to-earnings windows for IP, built from quarterly earnings records.
Shares are trading in the middle of their 12-month price range of $31.76–$42.89.
The 14-day relative strength index sits at a neutral 34.

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How Forward Fair Value works

TickrTrends computes a Forward Fair Value for every covered stock each week: a conservatively normalized historical price-to-earnings multiple is applied to the analyst-consensus earnings estimate for the next full fiscal year. Every input window is validated for continuity and every result is screened for plausibility before publication.

Recent IP news

TickrTrends' derived news-sentiment signal for IP is currently leaning positive, computed from recent coverage.

International Paper: H2 Recovery Looks Too Ambitious, Sell Rating Confirmed (NYSE:IP) (seekingalpha.com, 2026-08-24)
TickrTrends take: International Paper's H2 recovery projection faces credibility challenges according to analyst assessments, which supports the current Fairly valued rating despite recent weakness in the Consumer Cyclical sector. Valuation-focused investors should monitor whether the company's actual operational performance in the second half validates management's guidance, as execution gaps could pressure the stock toward undervalued territory or require further downward revisions. The sell rating alongside the Fairly valued verdict suggests limited margin of safety, making near-term catalysts and earnings beats critical to watch before considering entry points.
4 Very Well-Known High-Yielding Stocks to Load the Boat on Now (2 Yield Over 6%) (finance.yahoo.com, 2026-08-17)
TickrTrends take: IP currently trades at a valuation the market considers fairly valued according to TickrTrends analysis. As a Consumer Cyclical stock, IP's inclusion in discussions about high-yielding equities reflects investor interest in income-generating opportunities within a sector sensitive to economic cycles. Valuation-focused readers should monitor whether IP's yield sustainability remains intact if consumer spending patterns weaken, as this could pressure both the stock price and the yield profile that attracts income investors.
Are Wall Street Analysts Bullish on International Paper Stock? (finance.yahoo.com, 2026-08-03)
TickrTrends take: International Paper operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, which tends to fluctuate with economic conditions and consumer spending patterns. TickrTrends currently assesses IP as fairly valued, suggesting that analyst sentiment and near-term price movements may already be reflected in the stock's valuation. For valuation-focused investors, the key consideration is whether analyst bullishness translates into earnings growth that can justify any premium valuations, or whether consensus views are already priced into the current fair value assessment.

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TickrTrends weekly updates

2026-09-07 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
2026-09-06 — TickrTrends' derived indicators show that IP moved up in sector discount ranking this week, improving from position 59 to position 53 among Consumer Cyclical stocks. The company maintains a Fairly valued assessment at its current valuation levels.
2026-08-31 — TickrTrends initiated weekly Forward Fair Value coverage of this stock.

Frequently asked questions

Is IP stock undervalued?

Based on TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value model (updated 2026-09-07), IP is trading at within about 10% of estimated fair value and screens as fairly valued. The exact fair value and discount are available to subscribers.

What is IP's TickrTrends verdict?

IP's current verdict is Fairly valued, refreshed with every weekly Forward Fair Value run.

How does IP compare to other Consumer Cyclical stocks?

IP ranks #53 of 88 Consumer Cyclical stocks in TickrTrends' coverage when sorted by discount to Forward Fair Value.

Is IP overbought or oversold?

IP's 14-day RSI is in neutral territory - neither overbought nor oversold.

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