International Paper (IP) - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
Based on the latest financial reports, International Paper (IP) has a cash flow conversion efficiency ratio of 0.041x as of March 2026. Cash flow conversion efficiency measures how effectively a company's net assets (equity) generate operating cash flow. It is calculated by dividing operating cash flow ($611.00 Million) by net assets ($14.81 Billion). A higher ratio indicates that the company is more efficient at using its equity to generate cash flow from its core operations. See IP equity to assets ratio to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
International Paper - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency Trend (1989–2025)
This chart illustrates how International Paper's cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data. Check IP operating cash flow to net income to evaluate the quality of earnings relative to operating cash generation.
International Paper Competitors by Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
The table below lists competitors of International Paper ranked by their cash flow conversion efficiency.
| Company | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency |
|---|---|
|
Skyverse Technology Co. Ltd. A
SHG:688361
|
N/A |
|
KUBOTA CORP. ADR/20
F:KUOA
|
0.038x |
|
CELLN.TELEC.UNSP.ADR/1/2
F:4720
|
N/A |
|
STMicroelectronics N.V
F:SGM
|
0.029x |
|
Global Payments Inc
NYSE:GPN
|
-0.012x |
|
Santos Ltd
AU:STO
|
0.072x |
|
KON. KPN NV ADR/1 O.N.
F:KPNB
|
N/A |
|
Santander Bank Polska S.A.
WAR:SPL
|
0.129x |
Annual Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency for International Paper (1989–2025)
The table below shows the annual cash flow conversion efficiency of International Paper from 1989 to 2025. For the full company profile with market capitalisation and key ratios, see International Paper market capitalisation.
| Year | Net Assets | Operating Cash Flow | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $14.83 Billion | $1.70 Billion | 0.115x | -44.22% |
| 2024-12-31 | $8.17 Billion | $1.68 Billion | 0.205x | -6.42% |
| 2023-12-31 | $8.36 Billion | $1.83 Billion | 0.219x | -14.25% |
| 2022-12-31 | $8.50 Billion | $2.17 Billion | 0.256x | +14.47% |
| 2021-12-31 | $9.08 Billion | $2.03 Billion | 0.224x | -42.58% |
| 2020-12-31 | $7.87 Billion | $3.06 Billion | 0.389x | -16.77% |
| 2019-12-31 | $7.72 Billion | $3.61 Billion | 0.468x | +7.05% |
| 2018-12-31 | $7.38 Billion | $3.23 Billion | 0.437x | +62.67% |
| 2017-12-31 | $6.54 Billion | $1.76 Billion | 0.269x | -55.48% |
| 2016-12-31 | $4.11 Billion | $2.48 Billion | 0.603x | -7.72% |
| 2015-12-31 | $3.95 Billion | $2.58 Billion | 0.654x | +11.83% |
| 2014-12-31 | $5.26 Billion | $3.08 Billion | 0.585x | +59.95% |
| 2013-12-31 | $8.28 Billion | $3.03 Billion | 0.366x | -18.25% |
| 2012-12-31 | $6.64 Billion | $2.97 Billion | 0.447x | +16.75% |
| 2011-12-31 | $6.99 Billion | $2.67 Billion | 0.383x | +66.33% |
| 2010-12-31 | $7.08 Billion | $1.63 Billion | 0.230x | -69.06% |
| 2009-12-31 | $6.25 Billion | $4.66 Billion | 0.744x | +22.71% |
| 2008-12-31 | $4.40 Billion | $2.67 Billion | 0.606x | +186.03% |
| 2007-12-31 | $8.90 Billion | $1.89 Billion | 0.212x | +41.74% |
| 2006-12-31 | $8.18 Billion | $1.22 Billion | 0.150x | -15.18% |
| 2005-12-31 | $8.56 Billion | $1.51 Billion | 0.176x | -27.61% |
| 2004-12-31 | $9.80 Billion | $2.39 Billion | 0.244x | +34.21% |
| 2003-12-31 | $10.04 Billion | $1.82 Billion | 0.182x | -23.51% |
| 2002-12-31 | $8.82 Billion | $2.09 Billion | 0.237x | +60.14% |
| 2001-12-31 | $11.56 Billion | $1.71 Billion | 0.148x | -18.34% |
| 2000-12-31 | $13.39 Billion | $2.43 Billion | 0.181x | +24.83% |
| 1999-12-31 | $11.88 Billion | $1.73 Billion | 0.145x | -8.55% |
| 1998-12-31 | $10.51 Billion | $1.67 Billion | 0.159x | +32.53% |
| 1997-12-31 | $10.35 Billion | $1.24 Billion | 0.120x | -22.67% |
| 1996-12-31 | $11.21 Billion | $1.74 Billion | 0.155x | -32.61% |
| 1995-12-31 | $9.76 Billion | $2.25 Billion | 0.230x | +39.51% |
| 1994-12-31 | $7.73 Billion | $1.27 Billion | 0.165x | +31.58% |
| 1993-12-31 | $7.41 Billion | $929.00 Million | 0.125x | -13.73% |
| 1992-12-31 | $7.42 Billion | $1.08 Billion | 0.145x | -13.95% |
| 1991-12-31 | $6.82 Billion | $1.15 Billion | 0.169x | -23.36% |
| 1990-12-31 | $6.28 Billion | $1.39 Billion | 0.220x | -14.56% |
| 1989-12-31 | $5.51 Billion | $1.42 Billion | 0.258x | -- |
About International Paper
International Paper Company produces and sells renewable fiber-based packaging in North America, Latin America, Europe, South America, and North Africa. It operates through two segments, Packaging Solutions North America and Packaging Solutions EMEA. The company offers linerboard, medium, whitetop, and saturating kraft; and converts containerboard into corrugated boxes, bulk bins, shipping contai… Read more