INTERNATIONAL PAPER COIP
ASignal's systematic analysis rates IP as Neutral.
Reflects the latest available analysis · analyzed Oct 28, 2026
The case on IP
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- Free cash flow of $1.65B indicates strong cash generation
- Debt-to-equity ratio of 0.69x is within moderate range
- Forward P/E of 11.26x suggests valuation below growth expectations
- EV/EBITDA of 6.83x indicates potential undervaluation relative to earnings
- RSI at 74.44 indicates overbought conditions
- Negative operating cash flow trend relative to price momentum
- Negative profit margin (-14.21%) and return on equity (-16.48%)
- Dividend yield of 554% and payout ratio of 402% signal unsustainable distributions
- Revenue growth of -2.20% year-over-year reflects declining top line
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