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About
International Paper Company specializes in the manufacturing and sale of sustainable, fiber-based packaging solutions and pulp products. Its operations span across North America, Latin America, Europe, and North Africa. The company is structured into two primary divisions: Industrial Packaging and Global Cellulose Fibers. The Industrial Packaging segment offers a range of paperboard products, including various types of linerboard (standard, whitetop, recycled), medium (standard and recycled), and saturating kraft. Meanwhile, its Global Cellulose Fibers division supplies pulp used in a wide array of consumer and industrial applications, such as absorbent products like diapers, towel and tissue, feminine care, and incontinence products, as well as specialty pulps vital for textiles, building materials, paints, and coatings. International Paper distributes its products directly to both end-users and converters, in addition to leveraging a network of agents, resellers, and distributors. Established in 1898, the company maintains its corporate headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee.
Company Valuation
Considering past and projected metrics, the stock is moderately 'expensive' compared to its peers. Specifically, the stock is 'expensive' on P/E, overvalued on EV/EBITDA,
Target Price
The average target price of IP is 50.8 and suggests 22.5% upside potential. Usually, this means a BUY recommendation among investment firms, or a recommendation to increa