International Paper Co (IP) Stock Analysis
Verdict: WATCH (do not buy)
International Paper's transformation under CEO Silvernail hinges on structural cost cuts, but elevated debt and negative net margins threaten dividend safety.
Investment score: 41/100
Analysis as of
Is International Paper Co stock worth reviewing? AI model thesis
The model score of 41/100 falls in the HOLD range. The central thesis and factor breakdown explain the assessment.
7-factor investment score
- Valuation: 35/100 (weight 20%)
- Financial Health: 25/100 (weight 15%)
- Technical Momentum: 30/100 (weight 15%)
- Earnings Quality: 45/100 (weight 15%)
- Insider Sentiment: 50/100 (weight 10%)
- Analyst Consensus: 75/100 (weight 10%)
- Risk-Adjusted Return: 40/100 (weight 15%)
International Paper Co opportunities and risks
What speaks for IP
- Packaging network optimization and facility closures
What speaks against IP
- Negative Free Cash Flow jeopardizes 5.62% dividend yield
Peers and competitors
| Ticker | P/E | P/S | EV/EBITDA | Gross margin | Net margin | FCF yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IP | n/a | 0.7x | n/a | 27.7% | -14.2% | 2.9% |
| PKG | 29.7x | 2.1x | 13.2x | 20.1% | 7.2% | 3.6% |
| AVY | 18.8x | 1.4x | 12.2x | 29.0% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| SON | 7.5x | 0.6x | 6.0x | 20.8% | 8.7% | 8.4% |
| GPK | 13.6x | 0.3x | 9.0x | 15.5% | 2.2% | 7.1% |
| PACK | n/a | 0.9x | 14.1x | 28.3% | -9.5% | 2.1% |
| Peer median | 13.6x | 0.9x | 12.2x | 20.8% | 7.2% | 7.1% |
Frequently asked questions about International Paper Co (IP)
Is IP stock a good investment?
The cached TradeMates AI model rates International Paper Co as WATCH (do not buy) with an investment score of 41/100. The model score of 41/100 falls in the HOLD range. The central thesis and factor breakdown explain the assessment. This is algorithmic model output, not personal investment advice.
Is IP stock a buy?
The TradeMates model verdict for IP is WATCH (do not buy) with an investment score of 41/100. Treat this as a model signal to review, not a personal buy recommendation.