International Paper Company (IP) FCF Payout Ratio: 176.64%
Is International Paper Company’s FCF payout ratio high or low?
International Paper Company's FCF payout ratio of 176.64% is 200% above its 5-year average of 58.92%, near the high end of its 5-year range (34.10%–92.77%).
The FCF payout ratio for International Paper Company (IP) is 176.64%. It is above its 12-month average by 98.79% (88.86%).
IP FCF Payout Ratio Chart
IP Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
IP Current vs Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
IP FCF Payout Ratio Metrics
FCF PAYOUT RATIO
176.64%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG TTM
88.86%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 3Y
71.13%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 5Y
58.92%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 10Y
70.46%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 15Y
55.46%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 20Y
66.36%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+98.79%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+148.33%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+199.82%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+150.69%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+218.48%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+166.18%
Payout Ratio Comparison
FCF Payout Ratio
176.6%
Earnings Payout Ratio
N/A
Dividend Yield
5.81%
FCF Yield
3.27%
Annual FCF Payout Ratio History
| Year | Free Cash Flow | Dividends Paid | FCF Payout Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | ($159.00M) | $977.00M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2024 | $757.00M | $643.00M | 84.9% |
| 2023 | $692.00M | $642.00M | 92.8% |
| 2022 | $1.24B | $673.00M | 54.1% |
| 2021 | $1.48B | $780.00M | 52.7% |
| 2020 | $2.31B | $806.00M | 34.9% |
| 2019 | $2.33B | $796.00M | 34.1% |
| 2018 | $1.65B | $789.00M | 47.7% |
| 2017 | $366.00M | $769.00M | 210.1% |
| 2016 | $1.13B | $733.00M | 64.9% |
| 2015 | $1.09B | $685.00M | 62.7% |
| 2014 | $1.71B | $620.00M | 36.2% |
| 2013 | $1.83B | $554.00M | 30.3% |
| 2012 | $1.58B | $476.00M | 30.1% |
| 2011 | $1.52B | $427.00M | 28.2% |
| 2010 | $856.00M | $175.00M | 20.4% |
| 2009 | $4.12B | $140.00M | 3.4% |
| 2008 | $1.67B | $428.00M | 25.7% |
| 2007 | $599.00M | $436.00M | 72.8% |
| 2006 | $214.00M | $485.00M | 226.6% |
| 2005 | $355.00M | $490.00M | 138.0% |
| 2004 | $1.13B | $485.00M | 43.1% |
| 2003 | $656.00M | $480.00M | 73.2% |
| 2002 | $1.08B | $482.00M | 44.4% |
| 2001 | $665.00M | $482.00M | 72.5% |
| 2000 | $1.08B | $447.00M | 41.5% |
| 1999 | $589.00M | $418.00M | 71.0% |
| 1998 | $622.00M | $306.00M | 49.2% |
| 1997 | $131.00M | $302.00M | 230.5% |
| 1996 | $345.00M | $291.00M | 84.3% |
Formula: FCF Payout Ratio = Dividends Paid / Free Cash Flow × 100
FCF payout and earnings payout:
- FCF represents operating cash flow after capital expenditures
- FCF payout compares dividends paid with free cash flow
- FCF payout above 100% means dividends paid exceeded free cash flow for the period
- Earnings payout compares dividends paid with net income
Reading the series: Use the chart and table to compare dividend payments with cash generation over time.
International Paper Company FCF Payout Ratio Formula & Definition
FCF Payout Ratio measures what percentage of free cash flow is paid out as dividends. Unlike earnings-based payout, it compares dividends with cash generated after capital expenditures.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
International Paper Company FCF Payout Ratio FAQ
- What is the FCF payout ratio for International Paper Company (IP)?
- The FCF payout ratio for IP stock is 176.64%.
- Is International Paper Company's FCF payout ratio high or low?
- International Paper Company's FCF payout ratio of 176.64% is 200% above its 5-year average of 58.92%, near the high end of its 5-year range (34.10%–92.77%).
- What is the TTM average FCF payout ratio for International Paper Company (IP)?
- The TTM average FCF payout ratio for IP stock is 88.86%.
- What is the 3Y average FCF payout ratio for International Paper Company (IP)?
- The 3Y average FCF payout ratio for IP stock is 71.13%.
- What is the 5Y average FCF payout ratio for International Paper Company (IP)?
- The 5Y average FCF payout ratio for IP stock is 58.92%.
- What is the 10Y average FCF payout ratio for International Paper Company (IP)?
- The 10Y average FCF payout ratio for IP stock is 70.46%.
- What is the 15Y average FCF payout ratio for International Paper Company (IP)?
- The 15Y average FCF payout ratio for IP stock is 55.46%.
- What is the 20Y average FCF payout ratio for International Paper Company (IP)?
- The 20Y average FCF payout ratio for IP stock is 66.36%.
International Paper Company FCF Payout Ratio History
| DATE | FCF PAYOUT RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | 84.94% |
| 2023-12-31 | 92.77% |
| 2022-12-31 | 54.14% |
| 2021-12-31 | 52.67% |
| 2020-12-31 | 34.86% |
| 2019-12-31 | 34.10% |
| 2018-12-31 | 47.70% |
| 2017-12-31 | 210.11% |
| 2016-12-31 | 64.87% |
| 2015-12-31 | 62.67% |
| 2014-12-31 | 36.24% |
| 2013-12-31 | 30.27% |
| 2012-12-31 | 30.05% |
| 2011-12-31 | 28.17% |
| 2010-12-31 | 20.44% |
| 2009-12-31 | 3.40% |
| 2008-12-31 | 25.67% |
| 2007-12-31 | 72.79% |
| 2006-12-31 | 226.64% |
| 2005-12-31 | 138.03% |
| 2004-12-31 | 43.07% |
| 2003-12-31 | 73.17% |
| 2002-12-31 | 44.42% |
| 2001-12-31 | 72.48% |
| 2000-12-31 | 41.47% |
| 1999-12-31 | 70.97% |
| 1998-12-31 | 49.20% |
| 1997-12-31 | 230.53% |
| 1996-12-31 | 84.35% |
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