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Upturn Advisory Summary
02/18/2025: IP (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -28.35% | Avg. Invested days 33 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 30.20B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 36.48 | 1Y Target Price 56.95 |
Price to earnings Ratio 36.48 | 1Y Target Price 56.95 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 12539723 | Beta 0.99 | 52 Weeks Range 32.21 - 60.36 | Updated Date 02/18/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 32.21 - 60.36 | Updated Date 02/18/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 3.30% | Basic EPS (TTM) 1.57 |
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-01-30 | When Before Market | Estimate 0.01 | Actual -0.02 |
Profitability
Profit Margin 2.99% | Operating Margin (TTM) 6.35% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 2.64% | Return on Equity (TTM) 6.74% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 36.48 | Forward PE 18.32 | Enterprise Value 34272610423 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.62 |
Enterprise Value 34272610423 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.62 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.84 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 20.65 | Shares Outstanding 527256000 | Shares Floating 345961764 |
Shares Outstanding 527256000 | Shares Floating 345961764 | ||
Percent Insiders 0.37 | Percent Institutions 77.24 |
AI Summary
International Paper (IP): A Comprehensive Overview
Company Profile:
Detailed history and background:
- Founded in 1898 through the merger of several smaller paper companies.
- Initially focused on newsprint production, later diversifying into packaging and other paper products.
- Faced challenges in the 1980s due to increased competition and environmental regulations, leading to restructuring and streamlining.
- Currently, a global leader in the production of packaging, pulp, and paper, with operations in over 24 countries.
Core business areas:
- Industrial Packaging: Production of corrugated cardboard boxes, containerboard, and other packaging solutions.
- Global Cellulose Fibers: Manufacturing of market pulp, fluff pulp, and specialty fibers for various industries.
- Paper: Production of printing and writing papers, including uncoated freesheet, coated freesheet, and recycled papers.
Leadership team and corporate structure:
- Mark Sutton, Chairman and CEO: Leading the company since 2014, with extensive experience in the paper and packaging industry.
- 11-member Board of Directors: Comprises experienced executives and industry leaders, providing strategic guidance and oversight.
- Decentralized organizational structure: Empowers regional and business unit leaders to make decisions and respond to market dynamics swiftly.
Top Products and Market Share:
Top products and offerings:
- Corrugated packaging: Leading provider in the US and globally, offering a wide range of box styles and solutions for various industries.
- Market pulp: Significant producer with a strong presence in North America and Asia.
- Printing and writing papers: Major player in the US market, offering a variety of paper grades for different printing needs.
Market share analysis:
- Global corrugated packaging: Approximately 16% market share, ranking second behind Smurfit Kappa.
- US corrugated packaging: Market leader with around 25% share.
- Global market pulp: Around 8% market share, trailing behind larger players like Suzano and Weyerhaeuser.
- US printing and writing papers: Around 15% market share, facing competition from Domtar and Resolute Forest Products.
Comparison with competitors:
- International Paper holds a strong position in the US corrugated packaging market but faces stiff competition globally.
- The company's market pulp and printing and writing paper businesses face intense competition from larger players.
Total Addressable Market:
Market size:
- The global packaging market is estimated to reach $1.3 trillion by 2025.
- The global market pulp market is expected to reach $104 billion by 2027.
- The global printing and writing paper market is projected to reach $88.7 billion by 2028.
International Paper's market share:
- Holds a significant share in the US corrugated packaging market, but faces greater competition in the global market and other segments.
Financial Performance:
Recent financial statements analysis:
- Revenue: $21.6 billion in 2022, reflecting a slight decrease compared to 2021.
- Net income: $974 million in 2022, an increase from 2021.
- Profit margin: 4.5% in 2022, indicating profitability improvements.
- Earnings per share (EPS): $5.07 in 2022, surpassing the previous year's performance.
Year-over-year comparison:
- Revenue and net income have fluctuated in recent years, influenced by market conditions and supply chain disruptions.
- Profit margin and EPS have shown positive trends, indicating increased efficiency and profitability.
Cash flow and balance sheet health:
- Strong cash flow generation, enabling investments and debt repayment.
- Moderate debt levels, suggesting a healthy financial position.
Dividends and Shareholder Returns:
Dividend history:
- International Paper has a long history of dividend payments, with a current annual dividend of $1.48 per share.
- The dividend yield is approximately 3.4%, higher than the average for the S&P 500 index.
- The payout ratio is around 30%, indicating a sustainable dividend policy.
Shareholder returns:
- Total shareholder return (TSR) over the past year has been around -6%, underperforming the S&P 500 index.
- Over the past 5 and 10 years, TSR has been approximately 35% and 80%, respectively, outperforming the broader market.
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About International Paper
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Memphis, TN, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1970-01-02 | CEO & Chairman Mr. Andrew K. Silvernail | ||
Sector Consumer Cyclical | Industry Packaging & Containers | Full time employees 37000 | |
Full time employees 37000 |
International Paper Company produces and sells renewable fiber-based packaging and pulp products in North America, Latin America, Europe, and North Africa. It operates through two segments, Industrial Packaging and Global Cellulose Fibers. The company offers linerboard, medium, whitetop, recycled linerboard, recycled medium and saturating kraft; and pulp for a range of applications, such as diapers, towel and tissue products, feminine care, incontinence, and other personal care products, as well as specialty pulps for use in textiles, construction materials, paints, coatings, and others. It sells its products directly to end users and converters, as well as through agents, resellers, and distributors. The company was founded in 1898 and is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee.
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