International Paper Company (IP) Return on Assets (ROA): -9.20%
Is International Paper Company’s return on assets (ROA) high or low?
International Paper Company's return on assets (ROA) of -9.20% is 755% below its 5-year average of 1.41%, near the low end of its 5-year range (-9.26%–6.94%).
The return on assets (ROA) for International Paper Company (IP) is -9.20% as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is below its 12-month average by 169.79% (-3.41%).
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IP Return on Assets (ROA) Metrics
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA)
-9.20%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG TTM
-3.41%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 3Y
0.19%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 5Y
1.41%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 10Y
2.74%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 15Y
2.91%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 20Y
2.74%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-169.79%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-4942.11%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-754.80%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-435.21%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-415.74%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-436.12%
IP Competitors' Return on Assets (ROA)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Paper Company (IP) | $16.87B | -9.20% | -3.41% | 0.19% | 1.41% |
| Best Buy Co., Inc. (BBY) | $15.99B | 7.68% | 6.78% | 7.28% | 8.97% |
| Rivian Automotive, Inc. (RIVN) | $18.55B | -24.71% | -27.66% | -31.37% | -28.11% |
| DraftKings Inc. (DKNG) | $14.28B | 1.36% | -5.88% | -16.55% | -23.24% |
| Lululemon Athletica Inc. (LULU) | $13.69B | 17.11% | 21.27% | 21.47% | 19.88% |
| Ulta Beauty, Inc. (ULTA) | $20.46B | 17.24% | 18.25% | 20.56% | 17.73% |
| NIO Inc. (NIO) | $12.21B | -6.91% | -16.38% | -16.47% | -14.82% |
| Domino's Pizza, Inc. (DPZ) | $10.51B | 32.09% | 33.52% | 31.56% | 31.36% |
| GameStop Corp. (GME) | $10.08B | 6.95% | 3.12% | -0.90% | -3.87% |
| CAVA Group, Inc. (CAVA) | $9.38B | 4.33% | 7.92% | 1.77% | -0.65% |
Asset Efficiency
ROA
-9.2%
ROE
-22.6%
International Paper Company Return on Assets (ROA) Formula & Definition
ROA = Net Income / Total Assets
Return on assets measures how efficiently a company generates profit from its total assets.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
International Paper Company Return on Assets (ROA) FAQ
- What is the return on assets (ROA) for International Paper Company (IP)?
- The return on assets (ROA) for IP stock is -9.20%.
- Is International Paper Company's return on assets (ROA) high or low?
- International Paper Company's return on assets (ROA) of -9.20% is 755% below its 5-year average of 1.41%, near the low end of its 5-year range (-9.26%–6.94%).
- What is the TTM average return on assets (ROA) for International Paper Company (IP)?
- The TTM average return on assets (ROA) for IP stock is -3.41%.
- What is the 3Y average return on assets (ROA) for International Paper Company (IP)?
- The 3Y average return on assets (ROA) for IP stock is 0.19%.
- What is the 5Y average return on assets (ROA) for International Paper Company (IP)?
- The 5Y average return on assets (ROA) for IP stock is 1.41%.
- What is the 10Y average return on assets (ROA) for International Paper Company (IP)?
- The 10Y average return on assets (ROA) for IP stock is 2.74%.
- What is the 15Y average return on assets (ROA) for International Paper Company (IP)?
- The 15Y average return on assets (ROA) for IP stock is 2.91%.
- What is the 20Y average return on assets (ROA) for International Paper Company (IP)?
- The 20Y average return on assets (ROA) for IP stock is 2.74%.
International Paper Company Return on Assets (ROA) History
| DATE | RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | -9.26% |
| 2024-12-31 | 2.44% |
| 2023-12-31 | 1.30% |
| 2022-12-31 | 6.28% |
| 2021-12-31 | 6.94% |
| 2020-12-31 | 0.73% |
| 2019-12-31 | 3.66% |
| 2018-12-31 | 5.99% |
| 2017-12-31 | 6.32% |
| 2016-12-31 | 2.73% |
| 2015-12-31 | 3.06% |
| 2014-12-31 | 1.93% |
| 2013-12-31 | 4.42% |
| 2012-12-31 | 2.47% |
| 2011-12-31 | 4.89% |
| 2010-12-31 | 2.72% |
| 2009-12-31 | 2.60% |
| 2008-12-31 | -4.76% |
| 2007-12-31 | 4.83% |
| 2006-12-31 | 4.37% |
| 2005-12-31 | 3.82% |
| 2004-12-31 | -0.10% |
| 2003-12-31 | 0.89% |
| 2002-12-31 | 0.87% |
| 2001-12-31 | -3.20% |
| 2000-12-31 | 0.34% |
| 1999-12-31 | 0.60% |
| 1998-12-31 | 0.94% |
| 1997-12-31 | -0.30% |
| 1996-12-31 | 1.07% |
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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