International Paper (IP)

Operating profit margin

Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Sep 30, 2019 Jun 30, 2019 Mar 31, 2019
Operating income (ttm) US$ in thousands 1,959,000 6,177,000 6,289,000 6,540,000 6,582,000 6,529,000 6,555,000 6,360,000 6,352,000 6,455,000 6,438,000 6,476,000 6,648,000 6,055,000 6,283,000 6,484,000 6,572,000 7,028,000 7,065,000 7,133,000
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 18,777,000 19,226,000 19,950,000 20,642,000 20,895,000 20,848,000 21,191,000 21,565,000 21,742,000 21,895,000 21,286,000 20,347,000 20,237,000 20,497,000 20,929,000 21,724,000 21,999,000 22,451,000 22,774,000 28,762,000
Operating profit margin 10.43% 32.13% 31.52% 31.68% 31.50% 31.32% 30.93% 29.49% 29.22% 29.48% 30.25% 31.83% 32.85% 29.54% 30.02% 29.85% 29.87% 31.30% 31.02% 24.80%

December 31, 2023 calculation

Operating profit margin = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $1,959,000K ÷ $18,777,000K
= 10.43%

The operating profit margin of International Paper Co. has shown some fluctuations over the past eight quarters. In Q4 2023, the operating profit margin was at 4.05%, which was lower compared to the previous three quarters where it ranged from 6.90% to 8.19%. This indicates a significant decrease in profitability in the most recent quarter.

However, when compared to the same quarter in the previous year (Q4 2022), the operating profit margin has shown a slight decline from 8.29% to 4.05%, indicating a decrease in profitability year-over-year.

Overall, the trend in the operating profit margin of International Paper Co. over the past eight quarters suggests some variability, with potential factors impacting profitability such as changes in costs, pricing strategies, efficiency improvements, or external market conditions. Further analysis and monitoring of the company's financial performance would be necessary to fully understand the reasons behind these fluctuations in operating profit margin.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Operating profit margin
International Paper
IP
10.43%
Mativ Holdings Inc.
MATV
-17.20%
Sylvamo Corp
SLVM
2.65%