International Paper (IP) - Total Liabilities
Based on the latest financial reports, International Paper (IP) has total liabilities worth $21.63 Billion USD as of March 2026. Total liabilities represent everything the company owes to external parties, combining both current liabilities—like accounts payable, short-term debt, and accrued expenses—and non-current liabilities such as long-term debt, pension obligations, lease liabilities, and deferred tax liabilities.
International Paper - Total Liabilities Trend (1985–2025)
This chart illustrates how International Paper's total liabilities have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. See working capital position of International Paper to evaluate short-term liquidity relative to the company's equity base.
International Paper Competitors by Total Liabilities
The table below lists competitors of International Paper ranked by their total liabilities.
| Company | Country | Total Liabilities |
|---|---|---|
|
Zangge Holding Co Ltd
SHE:000408
|
China | CN¥1.34 Billion |
|
KUBOTA CORP. ADR/20
F:KUOA
|
Germany | €3.33 Trillion |
|
Sitime Corporation
NASDAQ:SITM
|
USA | $133.88 Million |
|
Shannon Semiconductor Technology Co Ltd
SHE:300475
|
China | CN¥15.68 Billion |
|
JIO Financial Services Ltd
NSE:JIOFIN
|
India | Rs296.43 Billion |
|
Global Payments Inc
NYSE:GPN
|
USA | $39.58 Billion |
|
KON. KPN NV ADR/1 O.N.
F:KPNB
|
Germany | €8.98 Billion |
|
Santander Bank Polska S.A.
WAR:SPL
|
Poland | zł272.64 Billion |
Liability Composition Analysis (1985–2025)
This chart breaks down International Paper's total liabilities into key components over time: long-term debt, short-term debt, other current liabilities, and other non-current liabilities. Toggle between absolute values and percentage view to see how the composition has shifted. For the full company profile including market capitalisation, see IP market cap overview.
Liquidity & Leverage Metrics
Key Metrics Explained
| Metric | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.21 | Measures ability to pay short-term obligations (Current Assets ÷ Current Liabilities) |
| Quick Ratio | N/A | More stringent measure of short-term liquidity ((Current Assets - Inventory) ÷ Current Liabilities) |
| Cash Ratio | N/A | Most conservative liquidity measure (Cash & Equivalents ÷ Current Liabilities) |
| Debt to Equity | 1.46 | Measures financial leverage (Total Liabilities ÷ Shareholder Equity) |
| Debt to Assets | 0.59 | Portion of assets financed with debt (Total Liabilities ÷ Total Assets) |
Liability Trends Comparison
This chart compares key liability metrics across different time periods, showing how International Paper's debt structure has evolved. The comparison includes total liabilities, long-term debt, and current liabilities.
Annual Total Liabilities for International Paper (1985–2025)
The table below shows the annual total liabilities of International Paper from 1985 to 2025.
| Year | Total Liabilities | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $23.14 Billion | +58.18% |
| 2024-12-31 | $14.63 Billion | -1.87% |
| 2023-12-31 | $14.91 Billion | -3.48% |
| 2022-12-31 | $15.44 Billion | -4.44% |
| 2021-12-31 | $16.16 Billion | -32.24% |
| 2020-12-31 | $23.85 Billion | -7.39% |
| 2019-12-31 | $25.75 Billion | -1.68% |
| 2018-12-31 | $26.19 Billion | -4.27% |
| 2017-12-31 | $27.36 Billion | -5.60% |
| 2016-12-31 | $28.99 Billion | +8.65% |
| 2015-12-31 | $26.68 Billion | +13.91% |
| 2014-12-31 | $23.42 Billion | +0.76% |
| 2013-12-31 | $23.24 Billion | -8.91% |
| 2012-12-31 | $25.52 Billion | +27.37% |
| 2011-12-31 | $20.03 Billion | +9.57% |
| 2010-12-31 | $18.28 Billion | -5.23% |
| 2009-12-31 | $19.29 Billion | -14.30% |
| 2008-12-31 | $22.51 Billion | +47.53% |
| 2007-12-31 | $15.26 Billion | -3.78% |
| 2006-12-31 | $15.86 Billion | -21.53% |
| 2005-12-31 | $20.21 Billion | -17.23% |
| 2004-12-31 | $24.41 Billion | -4.21% |
| 2003-12-31 | $25.49 Billion | +2.08% |
| 2002-12-31 | $24.97 Billion | -2.44% |
| 2001-12-31 | $25.59 Billion | -10.89% |
| 2000-12-31 | $28.72 Billion | +56.23% |
| 1999-12-31 | $18.38 Billion | +16.01% |
| 1998-12-31 | $15.85 Billion | -3.38% |
| 1997-12-31 | $16.40 Billion | -3.77% |
| 1996-12-31 | $17.04 Billion | +19.91% |
| 1995-12-31 | $14.21 Billion | +40.58% |
| 1994-12-31 | $10.11 Billion | +9.61% |
| 1993-12-31 | $9.22 Billion | +1.99% |
| 1992-12-31 | $9.04 Billion | +11.35% |
| 1991-12-31 | $8.12 Billion | +9.96% |
| 1990-12-31 | $7.39 Billion | +21.60% |
| 1989-12-31 | $6.07 Billion | +23.83% |
| 1988-12-31 | $4.91 Billion | +5.30% |
| 1987-12-31 | $4.66 Billion | +11.33% |
| 1986-12-31 | $4.18 Billion | +47.12% |
| 1985-12-31 | $2.84 Billion | -- |
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