International Paper Company (IP) Return on Equity (ROE): -23.71%
Is International Paper Company’s return on equity (roe) high or low?
International Paper Company's return on equity (roe) of -23.71% is 634% below its 5-year average of 4.44%, near the low end of its 5-year range (-23.71%–19.29%).
The return on equity (roe) for International Paper Company (IP) is -23.71% as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is below its 12-month average by 180.76% (-8.45%).
IP Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
IP Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
IP Current vs Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
IP Return on Equity (ROE) Metrics
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE)
-23.71%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG TTM
-8.45%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 3Y
1.10%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 5Y
4.44%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 10Y
13.41%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 15Y
13.63%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 20Y
11.34%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-180.76%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-2245.70%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-634.01%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-276.87%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-273.92%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-309.02%
IP Competitors' Return on Equity (ROE)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Paper Company (IP) | — | -23.71% | -8.45% | 1.10% | 4.44% |
| Rivian Automotive, Inc. (RIVN) | $19.76B | -79.85% | -76.11% | -65.14% | -35.16% |
| Best Buy Co., Inc. (BBY) | $15.83B | 36.07% | 34.54% | 36.58% | 48.35% |
| Ulta Beauty, Inc. (ULTA) | $20.54B | 41.14% | 44.70% | 52.36% | 47.07% |
| Lululemon Athletica Inc. (LULU) | $13.78B | 31.83% | 36.90% | 36.81% | 34.64% |
| DraftKings Inc. (DKNG) | $13.69B | 0.59% | -24.80% | -62.31% | -64.47% |
| NIO Inc. (NIO) | $12.45B | -349.66% | -364.69% | -218.29% | -154.04% |
| Domino's Pizza, Inc. (DPZ) | $10.57B | -15.42% | -15.08% | -13.43% | -13.46% |
| GameStop Corp. (GME) | $10.00B | 7.68% | 5.17% | -3.21% | -14.32% |
| Wayfair Inc. (W) | $9.42B | 11.25% | 14.55% | 27.14% | 16.86% |
Return Analysis
ROE
-23.7%
ROA
-9.3%
International Paper Company Return on Equity (ROE) Formula & Definition
ROE = Net Income / Total Shareholders' Equity
Return on equity measures how efficiently a company generates profit from shareholders' equity. Higher ROE indicates better capital efficiency.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
International Paper Company Return on Equity (ROE) FAQ
- What is the return on equity (roe) for International Paper Company (IP)?
- The return on equity (roe) for IP stock is -23.71%.
- Is International Paper Company's return on equity (roe) high or low?
- International Paper Company's return on equity (roe) of -23.71% is 634% below its 5-year average of 4.44%, near the low end of its 5-year range (-23.71%–19.29%).
- What is the TTM average return on equity (roe) for International Paper Company (IP)?
- The TTM average return on equity (roe) for IP stock is -8.45%.
- What is the 3Y average return on equity (roe) for International Paper Company (IP)?
- The 3Y average return on equity (roe) for IP stock is 1.10%.
- What is the 5Y average return on equity (roe) for International Paper Company (IP)?
- The 5Y average return on equity (roe) for IP stock is 4.44%.
- What is the 10Y average return on equity (roe) for International Paper Company (IP)?
- The 10Y average return on equity (roe) for IP stock is 13.41%.
- What is the 15Y average return on equity (roe) for International Paper Company (IP)?
- The 15Y average return on equity (roe) for IP stock is 13.63%.
- What is the 20Y average return on equity (roe) for International Paper Company (IP)?
- The 20Y average return on equity (roe) for IP stock is 11.34%.
International Paper Company Return on Equity (ROE) History
| DATE | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | -23.71% |
| 2024-12-31 | 6.82% |
| 2023-12-31 | 3.61% |
| 2022-12-31 | 17.70% |
| 2021-12-31 | 19.29% |
| 2020-12-31 | 2.93% |
| 2019-12-31 | 15.88% |
| 2018-12-31 | 27.33% |
| 2017-12-31 | 32.87% |
| 2016-12-31 | 20.82% |
| 2015-12-31 | 23.92% |
| 2014-12-31 | 10.85% |
| 2013-12-31 | 17.21% |
| 2012-12-31 | 12.60% |
| 2011-12-31 | 19.89% |
| 2010-12-31 | 10.11% |
| 2009-12-31 | 11.01% |
| 2008-12-31 | -30.75% |
| 2007-12-31 | 13.47% |
| 2006-12-31 | 13.19% |
| 2005-12-31 | 13.17% |
| 2004-12-31 | -0.42% |
| 2003-12-31 | 3.82% |
| 2002-12-31 | 4.00% |
| 2001-12-31 | -11.54% |
| 2000-12-31 | 1.18% |
| 1999-12-31 | 1.78% |
| 1998-12-31 | 2.77% |
| 1997-12-31 | -0.92% |
| 1996-12-31 | 3.24% |