International Paper Company (IP) Return on Equity (ROE): -22.63%
Is International Paper Company’s return on equity (ROE) high or low?
International Paper Company's return on equity (ROE) of -22.63% is 610% 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 -22.63% as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is below its 12-month average by 167.97% (-8.45%).
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IP Return on Equity (ROE) Metrics
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE)
-22.63%
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
-167.97%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-2147.96%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-609.68%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-268.81%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-266.00%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-299.50%
IP Competitors' Return on Equity (ROE)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Paper Company (IP) | $16.87B | -22.63% | -8.45% | 1.10% | 4.44% |
| Best Buy Co., Inc. (BBY) | $15.99B | 37.07% | 34.54% | 36.58% | 48.35% |
| Rivian Automotive, Inc. (RIVN) | $18.55B | -79.88% | -76.11% | -65.14% | -35.16% |
| DraftKings Inc. (DKNG) | $14.28B | 9.69% | -24.80% | -62.31% | -64.47% |
| Lululemon Athletica Inc. (LULU) | $13.69B | 30.25% | 36.90% | 36.81% | 34.64% |
| Ulta Beauty, Inc. (ULTA) | $20.46B | 46.06% | 44.70% | 52.36% | 47.07% |
| NIO Inc. (NIO) | $12.21B | -200.85% | -364.69% | -218.29% | -154.04% |
| Domino's Pizza, Inc. (DPZ) | $10.51B | -15.42% | -15.08% | -13.43% | -13.46% |
| GameStop Corp. (GME) | $10.08B | 13.06% | 5.17% | -3.21% | -14.32% |
| CAVA Group, Inc. (CAVA) | $9.38B | 7.61% | 13.46% | 10.60% | 10.38% |
Return Analysis
ROE
-22.6%
ROA
-9.2%
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 -22.63%.
- Is International Paper Company's return on equity (ROE) high or low?
- International Paper Company's return on equity (ROE) of -22.63% is 610% 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% |
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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