What Is IP Fair Value?
International Paper (IP) fair value estimate using multiple valuation models, updated daily.
As of August 29, 2026, International Paper (IP) has a composite fair value estimate of $162.54 based on four valuation models: DCF (35% weight), Graham Number (25% weight), PEG (25% weight), and DDM (15% weight). The current market price is $39.31, suggesting the stock is undervalued by 313.5%.
Data as of August 29, 2026 (today)
Composite Fair Value
Undervalued4 of 4 models$162.54
vs. current price of $39.31(+313.5%)
How Is IP Fair Value Calculated?
Four independent models estimate what IP is worth. Each uses different inputs and assumptions. The composite blends them by weight.
IP Intrinsic Value
Forward-looking models based on future cash flows
DCF (Discounted Cash Flow)
35% weightEstimates how much cash the company will generate over the next 10 years, then calculates what all that future cash is worth in today's dollars. Includes a 15% safety cushion. Try the standalone DCF calculator →
$285.13
+625.3%Undervalued
Inputs used
DDM (Dividend Discount Model)
15% weightIf a company pays you dividends, this model asks: how much are all those future dividend payments worth today? Only works for stocks that pay dividends. Try the intrinsic value calculator →
$141.00
+258.7%Undervalued
Inputs used
IP Fair Value
Current fundamentals: earnings, assets, and growth rate
Graham Number (Value Investing)
25% weightCreated by legendary investor Benjamin Graham. It looks at two things: how much the company earns (EPS) and what its assets are worth (Book Value), then calculates the maximum price a careful investor should pay. Try the fair value calculator →
$28.73
-26.9%Overvalued
Inputs used
PEG (Price/Earnings to Growth)
25% weightChecks if you're paying a fair price for the company's growth. A fast-growing company deserves a higher price than a slow one. This model finds the right price based on how fast earnings are growing.
$67.21
+71.0%Undervalued
Inputs used
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Your DCF Fair Value
Current price $39.31 is 625.3% below this estimate
View 10-year cash flow projections
| Year | Projected FCF (Free Cash Flow) | Present Value |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $2.06B | $1.91B |
| Year 2 | $2.57B | $2.22B |
| Year 3 | $3.22B | $2.58B |
| Year 4 | $4.02B | $2.99B |
| Year 5 | $5.02B | $3.47B |
| Year 6 | $6.28B | $4.03B |
| Year 7 | $7.85B | $4.68B |
| Year 8 | $9.81B | $5.44B |
| Year 9 | $12.27B | $6.32B |
| Year 10 | $15.33B | $7.33B |
| Terminal Value | $304.92B | $145.83B |
What Are IP's Key Financial Metrics?
Earnings & Growth
Current Price
$39.31
EPS (TTM)
-$5.31
Forward P/E
13.1
Profit Margin
-14.2%
Cash & Balance Sheet
Free Cash Flow
1.6B
EBITDA
3.9B
Book Value
$27.30
Total Debt
9.9B
What Do Analysts Say About IP?
Low
$39.00
Average
$48.00
High
$61.00
Upside
+22.1%
IP Fair Value FAQ
What is the fair value of IP?
Based on our composite model (DCF 35%, Graham 25%, PEG 25%, DDM 15%), IP's estimated fair value is $162.54. The stock is currently trading at $39.31, which makes it undervalued by our analysis.
How is IP's fair value calculated?
We use four valuation methods: Discounted Cash Flow (DCF), Graham Number, PEG-based Fair Value, and Dividend Discount Model (for dividend-paying stocks). The composite score weights DCF at 35%, Graham and PEG at 25% each, and DDM at 15%. When a model can't be applied, its weight is redistributed proportionally.
Is IP overvalued or undervalued?
Based on our analysis, IP is undervalued. The current price of $39.31 is 313.5% below our estimated fair value of $162.54.
What do Wall Street analysts say about IP?
11 analysts cover International Paper with a consensus rating of "." The average price target is $48.00, ranging from $39.00 to $61.00. This implies 22.1% upside from the current price.