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IP vs. PKG, SW, AMCR, AVY, and SON

Should you buy International Paper stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares International Paper 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 include Packaging Corporation of America (PKG), Smurfit Westrock (SW), Amcor (AMCR), Avery Dennison (AVY), and Sonoco Products (SON). These companies are all part of the "paper & plastic packaging products & materials" industry.

How does International Paper compare to Packaging Corporation of America?

Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) and International Paper (NYSE:IP) are both large-cap materials companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, valuation, institutional ownership, earnings, profitability, risk, analyst recommendations and dividends.

Packaging Corporation of America pays an annual dividend of $6.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.4%. International Paper pays an annual dividend of $1.85 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.5%. Packaging Corporation of America pays out 77.9% 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 -28.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. International Paper is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Packaging Corporation of America presently has a consensus price target of $261.57, indicating a potential upside of 2.69%. International Paper has a consensus price target of $48.75, indicating a potential upside of 18.33%. Given International Paper's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe International Paper is more favorable than Packaging Corporation of America.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Packaging Corporation of America
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80
International Paper
1 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.57

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Packaging Corporation of America$8.99B2.52$774.10M$7.7033.08
International Paper$23.63B0.92-$3.52B-$6.52N/A

In the previous week, International Paper had 1 more articles in the media than Packaging Corporation of America. MarketBeat recorded 12 mentions for International Paper and 11 mentions for Packaging Corporation of America. Packaging Corporation of America's average media sentiment score of 0.72 beat International Paper's score of 0.45 indicating that Packaging Corporation of America is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Packaging Corporation of America
7 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
International Paper
5 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

89.8% of Packaging Corporation of America shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 82.0% of International Paper shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.6% of Packaging Corporation of America shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of International Paper shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Packaging Corporation of America has a net margin of 7.25% compared to International Paper's net margin of -14.20%. Packaging Corporation of America's return on equity of 18.96% beat International Paper's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Packaging Corporation of America7.25% 18.96% 8.14%
International Paper -14.20%-1.09%-0.44%

Packaging Corporation of America has a beta of 0.8, indicating that its share price is 20% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, International Paper has a beta of 0.94, indicating that its share price is 6% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Packaging Corporation of America beats International Paper on 12 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does International Paper compare to Smurfit Westrock?

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) and International Paper (NYSE:IP) are both large-cap 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.

Smurfit Westrock has a net margin of 1.59% compared to International Paper's net margin of -14.20%. Smurfit Westrock's return on equity of 4.60% beat International Paper's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Smurfit Westrock1.59% 4.60% 1.85%
International Paper -14.20%-1.09%-0.44%

Smurfit Westrock has a beta of 0.96, indicating that its stock price is 4% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, International Paper has a beta of 0.94, indicating that its stock price is 6% less volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Smurfit Westrock$31.18B0.80$699M$0.9450.45
International Paper$23.63B0.92-$3.52B-$6.52N/A

Smurfit Westrock pays an annual dividend of $1.81 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.8%. International Paper pays an annual dividend of $1.85 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.5%. Smurfit Westrock pays out 192.6% 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 -28.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. International Paper is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Smurfit Westrock presently has a consensus price target of $57.62, indicating a potential upside of 21.49%. International Paper has a consensus price target of $48.75, indicating a potential upside of 18.33%. Given Smurfit Westrock's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe Smurfit Westrock is more favorable than International Paper.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Smurfit Westrock
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.85
International Paper
1 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.57

83.4% of Smurfit Westrock shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 82.0% of International Paper shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.5% of Smurfit Westrock shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of International Paper 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.

In the previous week, International Paper had 7 more articles in the media than Smurfit Westrock. MarketBeat recorded 12 mentions for International Paper and 5 mentions for Smurfit Westrock. Smurfit Westrock's average media sentiment score of 0.84 beat International Paper's score of 0.45 indicating that Smurfit Westrock is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Smurfit Westrock
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
International Paper
5 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Summary

Smurfit Westrock beats International Paper on 14 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does International Paper compare to Amcor?

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

In the previous week, Amcor and Amcor both had 12 articles in the media. Amcor's average media sentiment score of 0.80 beat International Paper's score of 0.45 indicating that Amcor is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Amcor
5 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
International Paper
5 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Amcor$15.01B1.45$511M$1.4332.86
International Paper$23.63B0.92-$3.52B-$6.52N/A

Amcor has a net margin of 3.06% compared to International Paper's net margin of -14.20%. Amcor's return on equity of 14.55% beat International Paper's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Amcor3.06% 14.55% 4.57%
International Paper -14.20%-1.09%-0.44%

Amcor has a beta of 0.62, suggesting that its stock price is 38% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, International Paper has a beta of 0.94, suggesting that its stock price is 6% less volatile than the broader market.

45.1% of Amcor shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 82.0% of International Paper shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of Amcor shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of International Paper shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Amcor pays an annual dividend of $2.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.5%. International Paper pays an annual dividend of $1.85 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.5%. Amcor pays out 181.8% 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 -28.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Amcor has increased its dividend for 5 consecutive years. Amcor is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Amcor currently has a consensus price target of $48.08, indicating a potential upside of 2.32%. International Paper has a consensus price target of $48.75, indicating a potential upside of 18.33%. Given International Paper's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe International Paper is more favorable than Amcor.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Amcor
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.64
International Paper
1 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.57

Summary

Amcor beats International Paper on 13 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does International Paper compare to Avery Dennison?

Avery Dennison (NYSE:AVY) and International Paper (NYSE:IP) are both large-cap 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, media sentiment and dividends.

94.2% of Avery Dennison shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 82.0% of International Paper shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.8% of Avery Dennison shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of International Paper shares are owned by 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.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Avery Dennison$8.86B1.52$688M$9.1319.49
International Paper$23.63B0.92-$3.52B-$6.52N/A

In the previous week, International Paper had 5 more articles in the media than Avery Dennison. MarketBeat recorded 12 mentions for International Paper and 7 mentions for Avery Dennison. Avery Dennison's average media sentiment score of 0.86 beat International Paper's score of 0.45 indicating that Avery Dennison is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Avery Dennison
4 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
International Paper
5 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Avery Dennison pays an annual dividend of $4.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.2%. International Paper pays an annual dividend of $1.85 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.5%. Avery Dennison pays out 43.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. International Paper pays out -28.4% 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. Avery Dennison has raised its dividend for 15 consecutive years. International Paper is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Avery Dennison has a beta of 0.81, indicating that its stock price is 19% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, International Paper has a beta of 0.94, indicating that its stock price is 6% less volatile than the broader market.

Avery Dennison currently has a consensus target price of $201.22, suggesting a potential upside of 13.09%. International Paper has a consensus target price of $48.75, suggesting a potential upside of 18.33%. Given International Paper's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe International Paper is more favorable than Avery Dennison.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Avery Dennison
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.78
International Paper
1 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.57

Avery Dennison has a net margin of 7.62% compared to International Paper's net margin of -14.20%. Avery Dennison's return on equity of 34.60% beat International Paper's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Avery Dennison7.62% 34.60% 8.76%
International Paper -14.20%-1.09%-0.44%

Summary

Avery Dennison beats International Paper on 12 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does International Paper compare to Sonoco Products?

Sonoco Products (NYSE:SON) and International Paper (NYSE:IP) are both materials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, risk, dividends, earnings, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and profitability.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Sonoco Products$7.52B0.76$1.00B$6.299.14
International Paper$23.63B0.92-$3.52B-$6.52N/A

In the previous week, International Paper had 9 more articles in the media than Sonoco Products. MarketBeat recorded 12 mentions for International Paper and 3 mentions for Sonoco Products. Sonoco Products' average media sentiment score of 1.04 beat International Paper's score of 0.45 indicating that Sonoco Products is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Sonoco Products
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
International Paper
5 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

77.7% of Sonoco Products shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 82.0% of International Paper shares are held by institutional investors. 1.0% of Sonoco Products shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% 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 company is poised for long-term growth.

Sonoco Products pays an annual dividend of $2.16 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.8%. International Paper pays an annual dividend of $1.85 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.5%. Sonoco Products pays out 34.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. International Paper pays out -28.4% 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. Sonoco Products has raised its dividend for 43 consecutive years. International Paper is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Sonoco Products currently has a consensus target price of $61.78, suggesting a potential upside of 7.47%. International Paper has a consensus target price of $48.75, suggesting a potential upside of 18.33%. Given International Paper's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe International Paper is more favorable than Sonoco Products.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Sonoco Products
0 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.42
International Paper
1 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.57

Sonoco Products has a beta of 0.37, meaning that its stock price is 63% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, International Paper has a beta of 0.94, meaning that its stock price is 6% less volatile than the broader market.

Sonoco Products has a net margin of 8.41% compared to International Paper's net margin of -14.20%. Sonoco Products' return on equity of 16.50% beat International Paper's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Sonoco Products8.41% 16.50% 5.19%
International Paper -14.20%-1.09%-0.44%

Summary

International Paper beats Sonoco Products on 10 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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IP vs. The Competition

MetricInternational PaperContainers & Packaging IndustryMaterials SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$21.81B$6.80B$4.90B$24.20B
Dividend Yield4.45%2.92%4.69%3.69%
P/E Ratio-6.3218.5621.1529.10
Price / Sales0.9216.565,152.3913.69
Price / Cash7.89-0.6724.6319.37
Price / Book1.473.138.874.91
Net Income-$3.52B$190.19M$154.60M$1.06B
7 Day Performance-0.77%1.76%7.43%1.36%
1 Month Performance8.51%3.96%5.73%2.35%
1 Year Performance-13.34%2.32%44.22%20.17%

International Paper Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
IP
International Paper
4.1009 of 5 stars
$41.20
-0.9%
$48.75
+18.3%
-12.6%$21.81B$23.63BN/A62,602
PKG
Packaging Corporation of America
3.6534 of 5 stars
$250.76
+2.0%
$261.57
+4.3%
+30.3%$21.90B$8.99B32.5716,800
SW
Smurfit Westrock
4.9005 of 5 stars
$46.79
+1.8%
$57.23
+22.3%
+10.5%$24.11B$31.18B49.7897,000
AMCR
Amcor
2.9338 of 5 stars
$46.05
+2.6%
$48.08
+4.4%
-1.0%$20.75B$15.01B32.2077,000
AVY
Avery Dennison
4.6189 of 5 stars
$171.98
+1.3%
$201.22
+17.0%
+3.7%$12.98B$8.86B18.8435,000

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