IP vs PKG
IP: International Paper is a leading global supplier of sustainable, fiber-based packaging and cellulose pulp solutions. PKG: A leading manufacturer of containerboard and corrugated packaging solutions with a robust, vertically integrated operations model.
Side-by-side fundamentals
| Metric | IP | PKG | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price as of 2026-10-08 close | $31.88 | $229.94 | |
| Market cap as of 2026-07-31 (share count; price 2026-10-08) | $16.9B | $20.5B | |
| P/E as of 2026-10-08 | n/a | 29.68 | |
| Net margin FY2025, SEC XBRL | -14.9% | +8.6% | PKG higher |
| Gross margin FY2025, SEC XBRL | n/a | +21.0% | |
| Operating margin FY2025, SEC XBRL | n/a | +12.3% | |
| ROE FY2025, SEC XBRL | -23.7% | +16.8% | PKG higher |
| ROA FY2025, SEC XBRL | -9.3% | +7.2% | PKG higher |
| Debt / equity as of 2026-09-02 | 0.64 | 0.85 | IP lower |
| Revenue growth (YoY) as of 2026-09-02 | -18.0% | +10.3% | PKG higher |
| Revenue CAGR (3y) SEC XBRL | +3.8% | +2.0% | IP higher |
| Dividend yield as of 2026-09-02 | +5.3% | +2.6% | IP higher |
| Dividend streak (yrs) SEC XBRL | 4 | 17 | PKG higher |
| Beta as of 2026-09-02 | 0.96 | 0.75 | |
| 1-year return as of 2026-10-08 close | -31.7% | +7.8% | PKG higher |
Fundamentals: SEC XBRL company filings for the figures marked with a fiscal year, and market data, as of 2026-09-02 for the rest. Filings: SEC EDGAR. Prices are delayed daily-close data.
Last updated 2026-10-08.
Informational only — NOT financial advice. All figures are delayed daily-close data from SEC EDGAR & market data, shown with their as-of date; "Edge" cells are a pure numeric comparison, not a recommendation.