International Paper Competitors

BHP Group (NYSE:BBL) and International Paper (NYSE:IP) are both large-cap basic materials companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, profitability, earnings, institutional ownership, valuation and dividends.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

81.6% of International Paper shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.4% of International Paper shares are owned 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.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and target prices for BHP Group and International Paper, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

BHP Group currently has a consensus price target of $12.00, suggesting a potential downside of 80.50%. International Paper has a consensus price target of $47.8889, suggesting a potential downside of 7.99%. Given International Paper's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe International Paper is more favorable than BHP Group.

Risk and Volatility

BHP Group has a beta of 1.09, meaning that its stock price is 9% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, International Paper has a beta of 1.1, meaning that its stock price is 10% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares BHP Group and International Paper's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares BHP Group and International Paper's gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

BHP Group has higher revenue and earnings than International Paper. International Paper is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than BHP Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Dividends

BHP Group pays an annual dividend of $2.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.6%. International Paper pays an annual dividend of $2.05 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.9%. BHP Group pays out 61.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. International Paper pays out 46.3% 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. BHP Group has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and International Paper has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years. International Paper is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Summary

International Paper beats BHP Group on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) and International Paper (NYSE:IP) are both large-cap basic materials companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, profitability, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, valuation and risk.

Volatility and Risk

Ecolab has a beta of 1.01, suggesting that its stock price is 1% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, International Paper has a beta of 1.1, suggesting that its stock price is 10% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Ecolab and International Paper's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

73.6% of Ecolab shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 81.6% of International Paper shares are held by institutional investors. 1.2% of Ecolab shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of International Paper shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current recommendations and price targets for Ecolab and International Paper, as reported by MarketBeat.

Ecolab presently has a consensus target price of $205.3846, indicating a potential upside of 0.40%. International Paper has a consensus target price of $47.8889, indicating a potential downside of 7.99%. Given Ecolab's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Ecolab is more favorable than International Paper.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Ecolab and International Paper's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Dividends

Ecolab pays an annual dividend of $1.92 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. International Paper pays an annual dividend of $2.05 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.9%. Ecolab pays out 33.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. International Paper pays out 46.3% 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. Ecolab has raised its dividend for 36 consecutive years and International Paper has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Summary

Ecolab beats International Paper on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

International Paper (NYSE:IP) and Air Products and Chemicals (NYSE:APD) are both large-cap basic materials companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, profitability, valuation, institutional ownership, earnings, risk and dividends.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and recommmendations for International Paper and Air Products and Chemicals, as provided by MarketBeat.

International Paper presently has a consensus price target of $47.8889, indicating a potential downside of 7.99%. Air Products and Chemicals has a consensus price target of $295.60, indicating a potential upside of 15.28%. Given Air Products and Chemicals' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Air Products and Chemicals is more favorable than International Paper.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares International Paper and Air Products and Chemicals' gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Air Products and Chemicals has lower revenue, but higher earnings than International Paper. International Paper is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Air Products and Chemicals, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

81.6% of International Paper shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 82.8% of Air Products and Chemicals shares are held by institutional investors. 0.4% of International Paper shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of Air Products and Chemicals shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Dividends

International Paper pays an annual dividend of $2.05 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.9%. Air Products and Chemicals pays an annual dividend of $5.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. International Paper pays out 46.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Air Products and Chemicals pays out 64.0% 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 has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Air Products and Chemicals has raised its dividend for 39 consecutive years. International Paper is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Profitability

This table compares International Paper and Air Products and Chemicals' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Volatility and Risk

International Paper has a beta of 1.1, suggesting that its share price is 10% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Air Products and Chemicals has a beta of 0.76, suggesting that its share price is 24% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Air Products and Chemicals beats International Paper on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

International Paper (NYSE:IP) and Southern Copper (NYSE:SCCO) are both large-cap basic materials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, valuation, analyst recommendations, earnings, profitability, risk and dividends.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares International Paper and Southern Copper's gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Southern Copper has lower revenue, but higher earnings than International Paper. International Paper is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Southern Copper, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

81.6% of International Paper shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 6.9% of Southern Copper shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.4% of International Paper shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of Southern Copper shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent ratings and target prices for International Paper and Southern Copper, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

International Paper presently has a consensus price target of $47.8889, indicating a potential downside of 7.99%. Southern Copper has a consensus price target of $46.0625, indicating a potential downside of 35.49%. Given International Paper's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe International Paper is more favorable than Southern Copper.

Profitability

This table compares International Paper and Southern Copper's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Dividends

International Paper pays an annual dividend of $2.05 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.9%. Southern Copper pays an annual dividend of $2.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.4%. International Paper pays out 46.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Southern Copper pays out 125.0% 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 has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Southern Copper has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years. International Paper is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Risk and Volatility

International Paper has a beta of 1.1, suggesting that its share price is 10% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Southern Copper has a beta of 1.16, suggesting that its share price is 16% more volatile than the S&P 500.

International Paper (NYSE:IP) and Freeport-McMoRan (NYSE:FCX) are both large-cap basic materials companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, valuation, dividends, institutional ownership, earnings, risk and analyst recommendations.

Profitability

This table compares International Paper and Freeport-McMoRan's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current recommendations and price targets for International Paper and Freeport-McMoRan, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

International Paper presently has a consensus target price of $47.8889, suggesting a potential downside of 7.99%. Freeport-McMoRan has a consensus target price of $23.4375, suggesting a potential downside of 28.33%. Given International Paper's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe International Paper is more favorable than Freeport-McMoRan.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares International Paper and Freeport-McMoRan's gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

International Paper has higher revenue and earnings than Freeport-McMoRan. International Paper is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Freeport-McMoRan, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

81.6% of International Paper shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 72.3% of Freeport-McMoRan shares are held by institutional investors. 0.4% of International Paper shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.0% of Freeport-McMoRan shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Volatility and Risk

International Paper has a beta of 1.1, suggesting that its stock price is 10% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Freeport-McMoRan has a beta of 2.27, suggesting that its stock price is 127% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

International Paper beats Freeport-McMoRan on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

DOW (NYSE:DOW) and International Paper (NYSE:IP) are both large-cap basic materials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, risk, dividends, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and profitability.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares DOW and International Paper's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Volatility & Risk

DOW has a beta of 1.77, meaning that its stock price is 77% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, International Paper has a beta of 1.1, meaning that its stock price is 10% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent recommendations and price targets for DOW and International Paper, as provided by MarketBeat.

DOW presently has a consensus price target of $51.5263, suggesting a potential downside of 15.81%. International Paper has a consensus price target of $47.8889, suggesting a potential downside of 7.99%. Given International Paper's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe International Paper is more favorable than DOW.

Profitability

This table compares DOW and International Paper's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

65.8% of DOW shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 81.6% of International Paper shares are held by institutional investors. 0.4% of DOW shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of International Paper 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.

Dividends

DOW pays an annual dividend of $2.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.6%. International Paper pays an annual dividend of $2.05 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.9%. DOW pays out 79.3% 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 pays out 46.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. DOW has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and International Paper has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Summary

International Paper beats DOW on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.