What is International Paper's percentage of inventory on lifo basis?

International Paper (IP) reported percentage of inventory on lifo basis of 56.0% in Q4 2025.

How has International Paper's percentage of inventory on lifo basis changed year-over-year?

International Paper's percentage of inventory on lifo basis decreased by 30.9% year-over-year, from 81.0% to 56.0%.

What is the long-term trend for International Paper's percentage of inventory on lifo basis?

Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), International Paper's percentage of inventory on lifo basis has grown at a -5.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from 74.0% to 56.0%.

What does percentage of inventory on lifo basis mean?

The percentage of inventory valued using the LIFO cost method.

Discontinued — last reported Q4 '25

Current Assets

Percentage of Inventory on LIFO Basis

International Paper Percentage of Inventory on LIFO Basis decreased by 3.4% to 56.0% in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 30.9%, from 81.0% to 56.0%. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Percentage of Inventory on LIFO Basis shows a downward trend with a -5.4% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement

SectionCurrent Assets

CategoryEfficiency

SignalContext dependent

VolatilityStable

First reportedQ4 2015

Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 27, 2026

How to read this metric

A high percentage indicates a strong reliance on LIFO to mitigate tax impacts during inflationary periods.

Detailed definition

This metric identifies the proportion of total inventory that is valued using the Last-In, First-Out (LIFO) accounting m...

Peer comparison

Common among heavy industrial manufacturers; peers often disclose this in inventory accounting policies.

Metric ID: inventory_lifo_pct

Historical Data

8 periods

	Q4 '21	Q4 '22	Q4 '23	Q4 '24	Q1 '25	Q2 '25	Q3 '25	Q4 '25
Value	80%	76%	81%	81%	58%	56%	58%	56%
QoQ Change	—	-5.0%	+6.6%	+0.0%	-28.4%	-3.4%	+3.6%	-3.4%
YoY Change	—	-5.0%	+6.6%	+0.0%	—	—	—	-30.9%

Range56% – 81%

CAGR-18.4%

Avg YoY Growth-7.3%

Median YoY Growth-2.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is International Paper's percentage of inventory on lifo basis?: International Paper (IP) reported percentage of inventory on lifo basis of 56.0% in Q4 2025.
How has International Paper's percentage of inventory on lifo basis changed year-over-year?: International Paper's percentage of inventory on lifo basis decreased by 30.9% year-over-year, from 81.0% to 56.0%.
What is the long-term trend for International Paper's percentage of inventory on lifo basis?: Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), International Paper's percentage of inventory on lifo basis has grown at a -5.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from 74.0% to 56.0%.
What does percentage of inventory on lifo basis mean?: The percentage of inventory valued using the LIFO cost method.