International Paper IP Return on invested capital

Return on invested capital at other companies

GreifGEF

8.3%+3.0pp

Packaging Corp of AmericaPKG

10.8%-2.9pp

Graphic Packaging HoldingGPK

5.2%-4.2pp

Clearwater PaperCLW

-4.5%-7.6pp

AmcorAMCR

7.2%-4.7pp

Smurfit Kappa GroupSW

3.6%—

FAQ

What is International Paper's return on invested capital?

International Paper (IP) reported return on invested capital of -12.6% in Q2 2026.

How has International Paper's return on invested capital changed year-over-year?

International Paper's return on invested capital decreased by 3447.4% year-over-year, from 0.4% to -12.6%.

What is the long-term trend for International Paper's return on invested capital?

Over 4 years (2020 to 2025), International Paper's return on invested capital has grown at a 72.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from 2% to -17.5%.

What does return on invested capital mean?

Net operating profit after tax (operating income taxed at the effective rate) divided by average invested capital (debt plus equity minus cash). Measures the after-tax return on all capital put to work in the business, independent of capital structure.