What is International Paper's indefinite-lived research and development assets?

International Paper (IP) reported indefinite-lived research and development assets of $5.00M in Q4 2025.

What is the long-term trend for International Paper's indefinite-lived research and development assets?

Over 2 years (2023 to 2025), International Paper's indefinite-lived research and development assets has grown at a -82.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $162.00M to $5.00M.

Non-Current Assets

Indefinite-Lived Research and Development Assets

International Paper Indefinite-Lived Research and Development Assets decreased by 97.9% to $5.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Over 2 years (FY 2023 to FY 2025), Indefinite-Lived Research and Development Assets shows a downward trend with a -82.4% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement

SectionNon-Current Assets

CategoryGrowth

SignalHigher is better

VolatilityModerate

First reportedQ4 2023

Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 27, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase indicates aggressive investment in external innovation, while a decrease may signal project completion, commercialization, or impairment charges.

Detailed definition

This represents the value of acquired in-process research and development (IPR&D) projects that have not yet reached com...

Peer comparison

Common in pharmaceutical and medical device sectors where M&A is a primary driver of R&D pipelines.

Metric ID: indefinite_lived_rd_assets

Historical Data

3 periods

	Q4 '23	Q4 '24	Q4 '25
Value	$162.00M	$240.00M	$5.00M
QoQ Change	—	+48.1%	-97.9%
YoY Change	—	+48.1%	-97.9%

Range$5.00M – $240.00M

Avg YoY Growth-24.9%

Median YoY Growth-24.9%

Indefinite-Lived Research and Development Assets at Other Companies

PPG IndustriesPPG View metric

Frequently Asked Questions

What is International Paper's indefinite-lived research and development assets?: International Paper (IP) reported indefinite-lived research and development assets of $5.00M in Q4 2025.
What is the long-term trend for International Paper's indefinite-lived research and development assets?: Over 2 years (2023 to 2025), International Paper's indefinite-lived research and development assets has grown at a -82.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $162.00M to $5.00M.
What does indefinite-lived research and development assets mean?: The value of ongoing research projects acquired from other companies that are not yet ready for sale.