International Paper
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 diape… Read more
International Paper (IP) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of December 2025: $14.83 Billion USD
Based on the latest financial reports, International Paper (IP) has net assets worth $14.83 Billion USD as of December 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($37.96 Billion) and total liabilities ($23.14 Billion). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | $14.83 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 39.06% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 3.91% |
| 5-Year Change | 63.26% |
| 10-Year Change | 261.02% |
| Growth Volatility | 22.33 |
International Paper - Net Assets Trend (1985–2025)
This chart illustrates how International Paper's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for International Paper (1985–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of International Paper from 1985 to 2025.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $14.83 Billion | +81.41% |
| 2024-12-31 | $8.17 Billion | -2.18% |
| 2023-12-31 | $8.36 Billion | -1.67% |
| 2022-12-31 | $8.50 Billion | -6.44% |
| 2021-12-31 | $9.08 Billion | +15.43% |
| 2020-12-31 | $7.87 Billion | +1.94% |
| 2019-12-31 | $7.72 Billion | +4.54% |
| 2018-12-31 | $7.38 Billion | +12.87% |
| 2017-12-31 | $6.54 Billion | +59.26% |
| 2016-12-31 | $4.11 Billion | +4.08% |
| 2015-12-31 | $3.95 Billion | -25.02% |
| 2014-12-31 | $5.26 Billion | -36.47% |
| 2013-12-31 | $8.28 Billion | +24.83% |
| 2012-12-31 | $6.64 Billion | -5.00% |
| 2011-12-31 | $6.99 Billion | -1.40% |
| 2010-12-31 | $7.08 Billion | +13.25% |
| 2009-12-31 | $6.25 Billion | +42.13% |
| 2008-12-31 | $4.40 Billion | -50.55% |
| 2007-12-31 | $8.90 Billion | +8.86% |
| 2006-12-31 | $8.18 Billion | -4.51% |
| 2005-12-31 | $8.56 Billion | -12.65% |
| 2004-12-31 | $9.80 Billion | -2.34% |
| 2003-12-31 | $10.04 Billion | +13.76% |
| 2002-12-31 | $8.82 Billion | -23.71% |
| 2001-12-31 | $11.56 Billion | -13.62% |
| 2000-12-31 | $13.39 Billion | +12.65% |
| 1999-12-31 | $11.88 Billion | +13.08% |
| 1998-12-31 | $10.51 Billion | +1.52% |
| 1997-12-31 | $10.35 Billion | -7.64% |
| 1996-12-31 | $11.21 Billion | +14.80% |
| 1995-12-31 | $9.76 Billion | +26.38% |
| 1994-12-31 | $7.73 Billion | +4.31% |
| 1993-12-31 | $7.41 Billion | -0.11% |
| 1992-12-31 | $7.42 Billion | +8.74% |
| 1991-12-31 | $6.82 Billion | +8.53% |
| 1990-12-31 | $6.28 Billion | +14.07% |
| 1989-12-31 | $5.51 Billion | +20.87% |
| 1988-12-31 | $4.56 Billion | +12.46% |
| 1987-12-31 | $4.05 Billion | +10.59% |
| 1986-12-31 | $3.66 Billion | +14.68% |
| 1985-12-31 | $3.19 Billion | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to International Paper's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have grown by 99.1% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | $4.88 Billion | 32.95% |
| Common Stock | $627.00 Million | 4.23% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $-528.00 Million | -3.56% |
| Other Components | $9.84 Billion | 66.39% |
| Total Equity | $14.83 Billion | 100.00% |
International Paper Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of International Paper ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Partners Group Holding AG
SW:PGHN
|
$19.65 Billion |
|
Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co Ltd
SHG:600887
|
$19.67 Billion |
|
Ke Holdings Inc
NYSE:BEKE
|
$19.68 Billion |
|
Danske Bank A/S
PINK:DNSKF
|
$19.70 Billion |
|
DOW INC. DL-01
XETRA:2OY
|
$19.59 Billion |
|
EXACT Sciences Corporation
NASDAQ:EXAS
|
$19.59 Billion |
|
Albemarle Corp
NYSE:ALB
|
$19.53 Billion |
|
Vonovia SE
PINK:VNNVF
|
$19.51 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in International Paper's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 8,173,000,000 to 14,827,000,000, a change of 6,654,000,000 (81.4%).
- Net loss of 3,516,000,000 reduced equity.
- Dividend payments of 977,000,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 65,000,000 reduced equity.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 1,194,000,000.
- Other factors increased equity by 10,018,000,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $-3.52 Billion | -23.71% |
| Dividends Paid | $977.00 Million | -6.59% |
| Share Repurchases | $65.00 Million | -0.44% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $1.19 Billion | +8.05% |
| Other Changes | $10.02 Billion | +67.57% |
| Total Change | $- | 81.41% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares International Paper's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 1.33x
- The company is trading above its book value, indicating the market recognizes value beyond its reported assets.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 2.28x to 1.33x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-12-31 | $16.43 | $37.39 | x |
| 1986-12-31 | $18.71 | $37.39 | x |
| 1987-12-31 | $19.27 | $37.39 | x |
| 1988-12-31 | $20.45 | $37.39 | x |
| 1989-12-31 | $23.52 | $37.39 | x |
| 1990-12-31 | $25.83 | $37.39 | x |
| 1991-12-31 | $26.03 | $37.39 | x |
| 1992-12-31 | $25.49 | $37.39 | x |
| 1993-12-31 | $25.25 | $37.39 | x |
| 1994-12-31 | $26.09 | $37.39 | x |
| 1995-12-31 | $29.55 | $37.39 | x |
| 1996-12-31 | $31.93 | $37.39 | x |
| 1997-12-31 | $28.70 | $37.39 | x |
| 1998-12-31 | $21.49 | $37.39 | x |
| 1999-12-31 | $24.76 | $37.39 | x |
| 2000-12-31 | $26.74 | $37.39 | x |
| 2001-12-31 | $21.32 | $37.39 | x |
| 2002-12-31 | $15.27 | $37.39 | x |
| 2003-12-31 | $17.12 | $37.39 | x |
| 2004-12-31 | $16.90 | $37.39 | x |
| 2005-12-31 | $16.38 | $37.39 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | $16.29 | $37.39 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | $20.03 | $37.39 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | $9.90 | $37.39 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | $14.07 | $37.39 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | $15.74 | $37.39 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | $15.21 | $37.39 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | $14.32 | $37.39 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | $18.09 | $37.39 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | $11.84 | $37.39 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | $9.32 | $37.39 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | $10.45 | $37.39 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | $15.61 | $37.39 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | $17.77 | $37.39 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | $19.34 | $37.39 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | $19.85 | $37.39 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | $23.14 | $37.39 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | $23.15 | $37.39 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | $23.93 | $37.39 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | $23.07 | $37.39 | x |
| 2025-12-31 | $28.08 | $37.39 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently International Paper utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): -23.71%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: -14.12%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.66x
- • Equity Multiplier: 2.56x
- Recent ROE (-23.71%) is below the historical average (8.37%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 4.10% | 2.91% | 0.75x | 1.89x | $-188.50 Million |
| 1986 | 8.32% | 5.55% | 0.70x | 2.14x | $-61.40 Million |
| 1987 | 10.04% | 5.24% | 0.89x | 2.15x | $1.80 Million |
| 1988 | 16.55% | 7.91% | 1.01x | 2.08x | $298.30 Million |
| 1989 | 16.78% | 7.59% | 0.98x | 2.25x | $349.10 Million |
| 1990 | 10.10% | 4.39% | 0.95x | 2.43x | $5.80 Million |
| 1991 | 6.95% | 3.14% | 0.85x | 2.60x | $-174.90 Million |
| 1992 | 2.20% | 1.00% | 0.83x | 2.66x | $-482.90 Million |
| 1993 | 4.64% | 2.11% | 0.82x | 2.67x | $-333.50 Million |
| 1994 | 6.63% | 2.89% | 0.84x | 2.74x | $-219.40 Million |
| 1995 | 14.79% | 5.82% | 0.83x | 3.08x | $373.30 Million |
| 1996 | 3.24% | 1.50% | 0.71x | 3.02x | $-631.40 Million |
| 1997 | -0.92% | -0.33% | 0.92x | 3.07x | $-951.00 Million |
| 1998 | 2.77% | 1.03% | 0.91x | 2.96x | $-643.20 Million |
| 1999 | 1.78% | 0.74% | 0.81x | 2.94x | $-847.40 Million |
| 2000 | 1.18% | 0.50% | 0.67x | 3.50x | $-1.06 Billion |
| 2001 | -11.54% | -4.51% | 0.71x | 3.61x | $-2.22 Billion |
| 2002 | 4.00% | 1.23% | 0.71x | 4.58x | $-442.40 Million |
| 2003 | 3.82% | 1.42% | 0.62x | 4.31x | $-508.70 Million |
| 2004 | -0.42% | -0.17% | 0.61x | 4.15x | $-860.40 Million |
| 2005 | 13.17% | 5.07% | 0.75x | 3.45x | $264.90 Million |
| 2006 | 13.19% | 4.77% | 0.92x | 3.02x | $253.70 Million |
| 2007 | 13.47% | 5.34% | 0.91x | 2.79x | $300.80 Million |
| 2008 | -30.75% | -5.16% | 0.92x | 6.46x | $-1.70 Billion |
| 2009 | 11.01% | 2.84% | 0.91x | 4.24x | $60.70 Million |
| 2010 | 10.11% | 2.74% | 0.99x | 3.71x | $7.60 Million |
| 2011 | 19.89% | 5.08% | 0.96x | 4.07x | $657.50 Million |
| 2012 | 12.60% | 3.63% | 0.68x | 5.10x | $163.60 Million |
| 2013 | 17.21% | 5.94% | 0.74x | 3.89x | $584.50 Million |
| 2014 | 10.85% | 2.35% | 0.82x | 5.61x | $43.50 Million |
| 2015 | 23.92% | 4.54% | 0.68x | 7.81x | $545.90 Million |
| 2016 | 20.82% | 4.64% | 0.59x | 7.62x | $469.90 Million |
| 2017 | 32.87% | 9.86% | 0.64x | 5.20x | $1.49 Billion |
| 2018 | 27.33% | 8.63% | 0.69x | 4.56x | $1.28 Billion |
| 2019 | 15.88% | 6.69% | 0.55x | 4.34x | $453.70 Million |
| 2020 | 2.93% | 1.31% | 0.55x | 4.04x | $-555.40 Million |
| 2021 | 19.29% | 9.05% | 0.77x | 2.78x | $843.80 Million |
| 2022 | 17.70% | 7.11% | 0.88x | 2.82x | $654.30 Million |
| 2023 | 3.61% | 1.60% | 0.81x | 2.78x | $-533.50 Million |
| 2024 | 6.82% | 2.99% | 0.82x | 2.79x | $-260.30 Million |
| 2025 | -23.71% | -14.12% | 0.66x | 2.56x | $-5.00 Billion |
Industry Comparison
This section compares International Paper's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Packaging & Containers industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Packaging & Containers
- Average net assets among peers: $2,505,488,775
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -21.89%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Paper (IP) | $14.83 Billion | 4.10% | 1.56x | $19.63 Billion |
| Alliance Creative Group, Inc (ACGX) | $2.12 Million | 12.57% | 1.98x | $208.71K |
| Advanced Container Technologies Inc (ACTX) | $970.86K | -145.07% | 1.77x | $670.31 |
| Ardagh Metal Packaging SA (AMBP) | $286.00 Million | -73.43% | 17.62x | $605.72 Million |
| Amcor PLC (AMCR) | $11.74 Billion | 4.35% | 2.16x | $18.72 Billion |
| Avery Dennison Corp (AVY) | $1.36 Billion | -54.80% | 2.67x | $13.11 Billion |
| Ball Corporation (BALL) | $3.30 Billion | 7.98% | 3.91x | $16.41 Billion |
| Berry Global Group Inc (BERY) | $-128.00 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $7.83 Billion |
| Cascades Inc (CADNF) | $1.96 Billion | 10.12% | 1.77x | $571.95 Million |
| CCL Industries Inc (CCDBF) | $3.28 Billion | 16.14% | 1.24x | $7.23 Billion |
| Crown Holdings Inc (CCK) | $3.25 Billion | 3.23% | 2.83x | $11.67 Billion |