Basis: Latest reported fiscal quarter. Source: stored company filings and market data; unavailable inputs remain N/A.
Is the current ratio high or low?
The current ratio of 1.21 is 21% below its 5-year average of 1.53, near the low end of its 5-year range (1.21–2.11).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, March 31, 2026. 6.23% below its 12-month average of 1.29.
Reported quarterly current ratio; no daily interpolation.
CURRENT RATIO
1.21
CURRENT RATIO AVG TTM
1.29
CURRENT RATIO AVG 3Y
1.49
CURRENT RATIO AVG 5Y
1.53
CURRENT RATIO AVG 10Y
1.51
CURRENT RATIO AVG 15Y
1.59
CURRENT RATIO AVG 20Y
1.63
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-6.23%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-18.43%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-20.65%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-19.80%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-23.92%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-25.62%
SECTOR MEDIAN · BASIC MATERIALS
1.81
median of 40 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-33.16%
vs the sector median at left
International Paper Company
Market Cap
$22.32B
Current Ratio
1.21
TTM Avg
1.29
3Y Avg
1.49
5Y Avg
1.53
Market Cap
$20.82B
Current Ratio
4.88
TTM Avg
4.04
3Y Avg
4.33
5Y Avg
4.38
Market Cap
$19.47B
Current Ratio
1.77
TTM Avg
1.80
3Y Avg
1.80
5Y Avg
1.83
Market Cap
$19.39B
Current Ratio
1.42
TTM Avg
1.63
3Y Avg
1.73
5Y Avg
1.74
Market Cap
$19.21B
Current Ratio
3.37
TTM Avg
3.23
3Y Avg
3.49
5Y Avg
2.88
| NAME | MARKET CAP | CURRENT RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Paper Company (IP) | $22.32B | 1.21 | 1.29 | 1.49 | 1.53 |
| Dow Inc. (DOW)vs › | $21.55B | 1.97 | 1.79 | 1.79 | 1.74 |
| Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (RS)vs › | $20.82B | 4.88 | 4.04 | 4.33 | 4.38 |
| LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB)vs › | $19.47B | 1.77 | 1.80 | 1.80 | 1.83 |
| International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF)vs › | $19.39B | 1.42 | 1.63 | 1.73 | 1.74 |
| CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF)vs › | $19.21B | 3.37 | 3.23 | 3.49 | 2.88 |
| PPG Industries, Inc. (PPG)vs › | $25.86B | 1.62 | 1.47 | 1.48 | 1.46 |
| DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (DD)vs › | $18.59B | 2.42 | 1.88 | 2.30 | 2.41 |
| CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (CX)vs › | $17.50B | 0.83 | 0.82 | 0.80 | 0.80 |
| Royal Gold, Inc. (RGLD)vs › | $17.05B | 3.12 | 3.17 | 2.90 | 3.47 |
Current Ratio
1.21
Quick Ratio
1.02
Current Ratio = Current Assets / Current Liabilities
The current ratio measures short-term liquidity — a company's ability to cover current liabilities with current assets. Above 1.0 indicates positive working capital.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
| DATE | CURRENT RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | 1.21 |
| 2025-12-31 | 1.28 |
| 2025-09-30 | 1.31 |
| 2025-06-30 | 1.33 |
| 2025-03-31 | 1.33 |
| 2024-12-31 | 1.51 |
| 2024-09-30 | 1.53 |
| 2024-06-30 | 1.59 |
| 2024-03-31 | 1.68 |
| 2023-12-31 | 1.67 |
| 2023-09-30 | 1.75 |
| 2023-06-30 | 1.59 |
| 2023-03-31 | 1.55 |
| 2022-12-31 | 1.35 |
| 2022-09-30 | 1.38 |
| 2022-06-30 | 1.62 |
| 2022-03-31 | 1.73 |
| 2021-12-31 | 1.71 |
| 2021-09-30 | 2.11 |
| 2021-06-30 | 1.42 |
| 2021-03-31 | 1.45 |
| 2020-12-31 | 1.36 |
| 2020-09-30 | 1.33 |
| 2020-06-30 | 0.79 |
| 2020-03-31 | 0.77 |
| 2019-12-31 | 0.77 |
| 2019-09-30 | 1.49 |
| 2019-06-30 | 1.46 |
| 2019-03-31 | 1.43 |
| 2018-12-31 | 1.49 |
| 2018-09-30 | 1.59 |
| 2018-06-30 | 1.57 |
| 2018-03-31 | 1.63 |
| 2017-12-31 | 1.62 |
| 2017-09-30 | 1.48 |
| 2017-06-30 | 1.45 |
| 2017-03-31 | 1.58 |
| 2016-12-31 | 1.64 |
| 2016-09-30 | 2.29 |
| 2016-06-30 | 1.68 |
| 2016-03-31 | 1.66 |
| 2015-12-31 | 1.65 |
| 2015-09-30 | 1.34 |
| 2015-06-30 | 1.51 |
| 2015-03-31 | 1.60 |
| 2014-12-31 | 1.62 |
| 2014-09-30 | 1.67 |
| 2014-06-30 | 1.62 |
| 2014-03-31 | 1.74 |
| 2013-12-31 | 1.76 |
| 2013-09-30 | 1.76 |
| 2013-06-30 | 1.63 |
| 2013-03-31 | 1.71 |
| 2012-12-31 | 1.78 |
| 2012-09-30 | 1.80 |
| 2012-06-30 | 1.78 |
| 2012-03-31 | 1.83 |
| 2011-12-31 | 2.21 |
| 2011-09-30 | 2.09 |
| 2011-06-30 | 1.95 |
| 2011-03-31 | 1.89 |
| 2010-12-31 | 1.78 |
| 2010-09-30 | 1.73 |
| 2010-06-30 | 1.86 |
| 2010-03-31 | 1.85 |
| 2009-12-31 | 1.88 |
| 2009-09-30 | 1.74 |
| 2009-06-30 | 1.91 |
| 2009-03-31 | 1.64 |
| 2008-12-31 | 1.55 |
| 2008-09-30 | 1.59 |
| 2008-06-30 | 2.31 |
| 2008-03-31 | 1.62 |
| 2007-12-31 | 1.75 |
| 2007-09-30 | 1.86 |
| 2007-06-30 | 1.91 |
| 2007-03-31 | 2.07 |
| 2006-12-31 | 1.86 |
| 2006-09-30 | 1.35 |
| 2006-06-30 | 1.38 |
| 2006-03-31 | 1.69 |
| 2005-12-31 | 1.53 |
| 2005-09-30 | 1.62 |
| 2005-06-30 | 1.75 |
| 2005-03-31 | 1.92 |
| 2004-12-31 | 1.91 |
| 2004-09-30 | 1.67 |
| 2004-06-30 | 1.59 |
| 2004-03-31 | 1.44 |
| 2003-12-31 | 1.37 |
| 2003-09-30 | 1.65 |
| 2003-06-30 | 1.68 |
| 2003-03-31 | 1.97 |
| 2002-12-31 | 1.69 |
| 2002-09-30 | 1.56 |
| 2002-06-30 | 1.83 |
