IP vs RYAM
IP: Global leader in renewable fiber-based sustainable packaging solutions with operations across North America, Latin America, Europe and North Africa, undergoing strategic separation into two independent companies. RYAM: Global leader in cellulose specialties and derivatives for filters, pharmaceuticals, food, plastics, and biofuels, with operations spanning high-purity cellulose, paperboard, and high-yield pulp.
Side-by-side fundamentals
| Metric | IP | RYAM | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price as of 2026-07-22 close | $38.09 | $9.02 | |
| Market cap as of 2026-07-23 | $19.8B | $581M | |
| PEG as of 2026-07-23 | n/a | -0.00 | |
| Net margin as of 2026-07-23 | -12.0% | -32.9% | IP higher |
| Gross margin as of 2026-07-23 | +29.3% | +6.1% | IP higher |
| Operating margin as of 2026-07-23 | -11.8% | -3.2% | RYAM higher |
| ROE as of 2026-07-23 | -20.4% | -153.4% | IP higher |
| ROA as of 2026-07-23 | -8.5% | -27.0% | IP higher |
| Debt / equity as of 2026-07-23 | 0.61 | 3.33 | IP lower |
| Revenue growth (YoY) as of 2026-07-23 | -5.8% | -10.6% | IP higher |
| Revenue CAGR (3y) SEC XBRL | +3.8% | -5.1% | IP higher |
| Dividend yield as of 2026-07-23 | +5.1% | n/a | |
| Dividend streak (yrs) SEC XBRL | 4 | 1 | IP higher |
| Beta as of 2026-07-23 | 0.94 | 1.78 | |
| 1-year return as of 2026-07-22 close | -27.7% | +106.4% | RYAM higher |
Fundamentals: Finnhub, as of 2026-07-23. Filings: SEC EDGAR. Prices are delayed daily-close data.
Last updated 2026-07-22.
Informational only — NOT financial advice. All figures are delayed daily-close data from SEC EDGAR & Finnhub, shown with their as-of date; "Edge" cells are a pure numeric comparison, not a recommendation.