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International Paper Company (di) (IPC) Competitors

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IPC vs. SWR, SKG, SMDS, RPC, and MACF

Should you buy International Paper Company (di) stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares International Paper Company (di) with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with International Paper Company (di) include Smurfit Westrock (di) (SWR), Smurfit Kappa Group (SKG), DS Smith (SMDS), RPC Group (RPC), and Macfarlane Group (MACF).

How does International Paper Company (di) compare to Smurfit Westrock (di)?

Smurfit Westrock (di) (LON:SWR) and International Paper Company (di) (LON:IPC) are both large-cap materials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, media sentiment, risk, earnings, dividends, valuation, profitability and analyst recommendations.

In the previous week, International Paper Company (di) had 2 more articles in the media than Smurfit Westrock (di). MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for International Paper Company (di) and 0 mentions for Smurfit Westrock (di). International Paper Company (di)'s average media sentiment score of 1.00 beat Smurfit Westrock (di)'s score of 0.00 indicating that International Paper Company (di) is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Smurfit Westrock (di) Neutral
International Paper Company (di) Positive

Smurfit Westrock (di) pays an annual dividend of GBX 174.47 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.2%. International Paper Company (di) pays an annual dividend of GBX 185 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.1%. Smurfit Westrock (di) pays out 242.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. International Paper Company (di) pays out -28.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. International Paper Company (di) is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Smurfit Westrock (di)N/A N/A N/A
International Paper Company (di) N/A N/A N/A

International Paper Company (di) is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Smurfit Westrock (di), indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Smurfit Westrock (di)£31.24B0.56N/A£72.0046.65
International Paper Company (di)£22.94B0.70N/A-£660.00N/A

84.7% of Smurfit Westrock (di) shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 99.5% of International Paper Company (di) shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.7% of Smurfit Westrock (di) shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 2.0% of International Paper Company (di) shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Smurfit Westrock (di) presently has a consensus target price of GBX 4,200, indicating a potential upside of 25.04%. International Paper Company (di) has a consensus target price of GBX 4,600, indicating a potential upside of 51.57%. Given International Paper Company (di)'s higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe International Paper Company (di) is more favorable than Smurfit Westrock (di).

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Smurfit Westrock (di)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
International Paper Company (di)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Summary

International Paper Company (di) beats Smurfit Westrock (di) on 8 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does International Paper Company (di) compare to Smurfit Kappa Group?

Smurfit Kappa Group (LON:SKG) and International Paper Company (di) (LON:IPC) are both materials companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, profitability, media sentiment, dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations, risk and earnings.

75.8% of Smurfit Kappa Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 99.5% of International Paper Company (di) shares are held by institutional investors. 0.9% of Smurfit Kappa Group shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.0% of International Paper Company (di) shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

International Paper Company (di) has a consensus price target of GBX 4,600, indicating a potential upside of 51.57%. Given International Paper Company (di)'s stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe International Paper Company (di) is more favorable than Smurfit Kappa Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Smurfit Kappa Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
International Paper Company (di)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Smurfit Kappa Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 131 per share. International Paper Company (di) pays an annual dividend of GBX 185 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.1%. Smurfit Kappa Group pays out 5,282.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. International Paper Company (di) pays out -28.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. International Paper Company (di) is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

In the previous week, International Paper Company (di) had 2 more articles in the media than Smurfit Kappa Group. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for International Paper Company (di) and 0 mentions for Smurfit Kappa Group. International Paper Company (di)'s average media sentiment score of 1.00 beat Smurfit Kappa Group's score of 0.00 indicating that International Paper Company (di) is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Smurfit Kappa Group Neutral
International Paper Company (di) Positive

Smurfit Kappa Group has a net margin of 6.72% compared to International Paper Company (di)'s net margin of 0.00%. Smurfit Kappa Group's return on equity of 14.31% beat International Paper Company (di)'s return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Smurfit Kappa Group6.72% 14.31% 6.89%
International Paper Company (di) N/A N/A N/A

Smurfit Kappa Group has higher earnings, but lower revenue than International Paper Company (di). International Paper Company (di) is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Smurfit Kappa Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Smurfit Kappa Group£11.27B0.00£758M£2.48N/A
International Paper Company (di)£22.94B0.70N/A-£660.00N/A

Summary

International Paper Company (di) beats Smurfit Kappa Group on 10 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does International Paper Company (di) compare to DS Smith?

DS Smith (LON:SMDS) and International Paper Company (di) (LON:IPC) are both materials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, earnings, dividends, profitability, risk, valuation, media sentiment and analyst recommendations.

In the previous week, International Paper Company (di) had 2 more articles in the media than DS Smith. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for International Paper Company (di) and 0 mentions for DS Smith. International Paper Company (di)'s average media sentiment score of 1.00 beat DS Smith's score of 0.00 indicating that International Paper Company (di) is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
DS Smith Neutral
International Paper Company (di) Positive

International Paper Company (di) has a consensus target price of GBX 4,600, indicating a potential upside of 51.57%. Given International Paper Company (di)'s stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe International Paper Company (di) is more favorable than DS Smith.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
DS Smith
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
International Paper Company (di)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

DS Smith has a net margin of 5.64% compared to International Paper Company (di)'s net margin of 0.00%. DS Smith's return on equity of 9.59% beat International Paper Company (di)'s return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
DS Smith5.64% 9.59% 4.02%
International Paper Company (di) N/A N/A N/A

DS Smith has higher earnings, but lower revenue than International Paper Company (di). International Paper Company (di) is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than DS Smith, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
DS Smith£6.83B0.00£385.48M£27.86N/A
International Paper Company (di)£22.94B0.70N/A-£660.00N/A

88.1% of DS Smith shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 99.5% of International Paper Company (di) shares are held by institutional investors. 6.1% of DS Smith shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.0% of International Paper Company (di) shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

DS Smith pays an annual dividend of GBX 18 per share. International Paper Company (di) pays an annual dividend of GBX 185 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.1%. DS Smith pays out 64.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. International Paper Company (di) pays out -28.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. International Paper Company (di) is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Summary

International Paper Company (di) beats DS Smith on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does International Paper Company (di) compare to RPC Group?

RPC Group (LON:RPC) and International Paper Company (di) (LON:IPC) are both materials companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, media sentiment, institutional ownership, risk, earnings, profitability, analyst recommendations and valuation.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
RPC GroupN/A N/A N/A
International Paper Company (di) N/A N/A N/A

International Paper Company (di) has a consensus price target of GBX 4,600, indicating a potential upside of 51.57%. Given International Paper Company (di)'s stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe International Paper Company (di) is more favorable than RPC Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
RPC Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
International Paper Company (di)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

99.5% of International Paper Company (di) shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.0% of International Paper Company (di) shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

International Paper Company (di) is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than RPC Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
RPC Group£3.87B0.00N/A£53.70N/A
International Paper Company (di)£22.94B0.70N/A-£660.00N/A

In the previous week, International Paper Company (di) had 2 more articles in the media than RPC Group. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for International Paper Company (di) and 0 mentions for RPC Group. International Paper Company (di)'s average media sentiment score of 1.00 beat RPC Group's score of 0.00 indicating that International Paper Company (di) is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
RPC Group Neutral
International Paper Company (di) Positive

RPC Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 0.28 per share. International Paper Company (di) pays an annual dividend of GBX 185 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.1%. RPC Group pays out 0.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. International Paper Company (di) pays out -28.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. International Paper Company (di) is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Summary

International Paper Company (di) beats RPC Group on 10 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does International Paper Company (di) compare to Macfarlane Group?

Macfarlane Group (LON:MACF) and International Paper Company (di) (LON:IPC) are both materials companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, dividends, profitability, media sentiment, risk, earnings and valuation.

In the previous week, International Paper Company (di) had 1 more articles in the media than Macfarlane Group. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for International Paper Company (di) and 1 mentions for Macfarlane Group. International Paper Company (di)'s average media sentiment score of 1.00 beat Macfarlane Group's score of 0.89 indicating that International Paper Company (di) is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Macfarlane Group
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
International Paper Company (di)
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Macfarlane Group presently has a consensus price target of GBX 120, indicating a potential upside of 60.65%. International Paper Company (di) has a consensus price target of GBX 4,600, indicating a potential upside of 51.57%. Given Macfarlane Group's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Macfarlane Group is more favorable than International Paper Company (di).

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Macfarlane Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
International Paper Company (di)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Macfarlane Group has higher earnings, but lower revenue than International Paper Company (di). International Paper Company (di) is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Macfarlane Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Macfarlane Group£300.81M0.39£14.61M£3.9818.77
International Paper Company (di)£22.94B0.70N/A-£660.00N/A

33.5% of Macfarlane Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 99.5% of International Paper Company (di) shares are held by institutional investors. 2.2% of Macfarlane Group shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.0% of International Paper Company (di) shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Macfarlane Group has a net margin of 2.10% compared to International Paper Company (di)'s net margin of 0.00%. Macfarlane Group's return on equity of 5.20% beat International Paper Company (di)'s return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Macfarlane Group2.10% 5.20% 6.12%
International Paper Company (di) N/A N/A N/A

Macfarlane Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 3.66 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.9%. International Paper Company (di) pays an annual dividend of GBX 185 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.1%. Macfarlane Group pays out 92.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. International Paper Company (di) pays out -28.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. International Paper Company (di) is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Summary

Macfarlane Group and International Paper Company (di) tied by winning 7 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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IPC vs. The Competition

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MetricInternational Paper Company (di)Containers & Packaging IndustryMaterials SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£16.07B£6.72B£4.56B£2.83B
Dividend Yield4.33%3.00%4.76%6.15%
P/E Ratio-4.6018.7720.09368.45
Price / Sales0.7016.074,752.2883,513.51
Price / CashN/A-0.8224.3527.89
Price / BookN/A3.048.217.11
Net IncomeN/A£190.19M£155.10M£5.89B
7 Day Performance-3.65%-2.36%-0.79%6.57%
1 Month Performance5.38%0.40%-3.44%0.29%
1 Year PerformanceN/A1.78%37.97%64.28%

International Paper Company (di) Competitors List

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CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
IPC
International Paper Company (di)
2.9165 of 5 stars		GBX 3,035
-0.7%		GBX 4,600
+51.6%		N/A£16.07B£22.94BN/AN/A
SWR
Smurfit Westrock (di)
1.5869 of 5 stars		GBX 3,359
flat		GBX 4,200
+25.0%		N/A£17.62B£31.24B46.65N/A
SKG
Smurfit Kappa Group
N/AN/AN/AN/A£9.55B£11.27B1,474.1947,000
SMDS
DS Smith
N/AN/AN/AN/A£8.06B£6.83B20.9029,519
RPC
RPC Group
N/AN/AN/AN/A£3.26B£3.87B14.76N/A

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