Forward PE Ratio: 26.45
The forward PE ratio is 26.45 as of Thursday, July 9, 2026.
Forward PE Ratio (26.45) = Close Price ($37.18) / Consensus Forward EPS ($1.39)
IP Forward PE Ratio Metrics
FORWARD PE RATIO
26.45
IP Competitors' Forward PE Ratio
International Paper Company
Market Cap
$19.69B
Forward PE Ratio
26.45
| NAME | MARKET CAP | FORWARD PE RATIO |
|---|---|---|
| International Paper Company (IP) | $19.69B | 26.45 |
| Amcor plc (AMCR)vs › | $19.74B | 10.54 |
| Ulta Beauty, Inc. (ULTA)vs › | $19.79B | 17.71 |
| Packaging Corporation of America (PKG)vs › | $20.00B | 21.71 |
| Flutter Entertainment plc (FLUT)vs › | $19.22B | 19.29 |
| Lennar Corporation (LEN)vs › | $20.94B | 14.83 |
| SharkNinja, Inc. (SN)vs › | $21.06B | 23.86 |
| Hyatt Hotels Corporation (H)vs › | $18.07B | 52.71 |
| Rollins, Inc. (ROL)vs › | $21.56B | 36.48 |
| NVR, Inc. (NVR)vs › | $17.47B | 18.00 |
Trailing vs Forward
Trailing P/E
N/A
reported TTM EPS
Forward P/E
26.4
consensus next-FY EPS
Forward P/E by Fiscal Year
View All Analyst EstimatesAt today's $37.18 close, each upcoming fiscal year's consensus EPS implies a different multiple — how quickly the price is "paid down" by expected earnings if the estimates hold.
| Fiscal year end | Consensus EPS | Estimate range | Analysts | Implied P/E |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-31 | $1.39 | $1.26 – $1.53 | 8 | 26.8x |
| 2027-12-31 | $2.69 | $2.38 – $3.15 | 8 | 13.8x |
| 2028-12-31 | $3.18 | $2.80 – $3.58 | 5 | 11.7x |
Source: FMP analyst consensus estimates, refreshed with the daily precompute. "n/m" = the consensus EPS is not positive, so a multiple is undefined. There is no forward P/E history chart here because charting one would require the estimates as they stood in the past, which we do not store — see the trailing P/E history for how the realized multiple has moved.
Forward PE Ratio Formula & Definition
PE Ratio = Share Price / Diluted EPS (TTM)
The price-to-earnings ratio measures how much investors pay for each dollar of trailing earnings. A lower PE can indicate a cheaper valuation; a higher PE implies higher growth expectations.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Forward PE Ratio FAQ
- What is the forward PE ratio for International Paper Company (IP)?
- The forward PE ratio for IP stock is 26.45.
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About International Paper Company
International Paper Company, established in 1898 and headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, functions as a leading global packaging enterprise. Its extensive operational footprint spans the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Pacific Rim, Asia, and various other regions across the Americas. The company's business activities are structured into two principal divisions: Industrial Packaging and Global Cellulose Fibers. The Industrial Packaging segment is dedicated to producing a diverse range of containerboards, which encompass linerboard, medium, whitetop, recycled linerboard, recycled medium, and saturating kraft. Concurrently, the Global Cellulose Fibers division supplies fluff, market, and specialized pulps. These pulps are integral components for a wide array of products, including absorbent hygiene items such as baby diapers, feminine care, and adult incontinence products, alongside other non-woven goods, and traditional tissue and paper products. Additionally, they find application in numerous non-absorbent sectors like textiles, filtration systems, building materials, paints and protective coatings, reinforced plastics, and various other industrial uses. International Paper distributes its products directly to ultimate consumers and converters, as well as through an established network of agents, resellers, and paper distributors.
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Packaging & Containers
- CEO
- Andrew K. Silvernail