International Paper (IP)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| 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 | |
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| Gross profit margin | 18.95% | 40.87% | 40.16% | 40.45% | 40.72% | 40.58% | 40.90% | 39.91% | 40.14% | 40.35% | 40.27% | 41.10% | 40.73% | 39.36% | 39.58% | 39.26% | 57.07% | 57.98% | 75.09% | 78.56% |
| 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% |
| Pretax margin | 1.85% | 2.72% | 3.48% | 5.00% | 6.07% | 7.39% | 9.85% | 9.08% | 8.92% | 8.93% | 6.05% | 5.61% | 3.25% | 3.96% | 4.96% | 5.18% | 7.74% | 8.42% | 9.02% | 7.54% |
| Net profit margin | 1.53% | 1.32% | 5.21% | 6.38% | 7.20% | 9.25% | 8.69% | 8.18% | 8.06% | 8.21% | 5.35% | 4.78% | 2.38% | 2.41% | 3.03% | 3.04% | 5.57% | 6.13% | 7.00% | 5.93% |
Over the past eight quarters, International Paper Co.'s profitability ratios have shown some fluctuations. The gross profit margin has been relatively stable, ranging from 27.14% to 28.64%, indicating consistent management of production and cost of goods sold.
On the other hand, the operating profit margin has varied more significantly, with values between 6.90% and 8.29%. This suggests that the company's ability to control operating expenses and generate profits from its core business operations has been more volatile.
The pretax margin has also experienced fluctuations, with values ranging from 1.91% to 7.31%. This indicates changes in the company's ability to manage taxes and other non-operating expenses relative to its total revenue.
Similarly, the net profit margin has shown variability, with figures ranging from 1.31% to 10.32%. This suggests fluctuations in the company's overall profitability after accounting for all expenses, including taxes and interest payments.
Overall, International Paper Co.'s profitability ratios demonstrate a mix of stability and variability, highlighting the company's ability to manage costs and generate profits in a dynamic operating environment.
Return on investment
| 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 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 8.42% | 25.79% | 26.55% | 27.51% | 27.49% | 26.26% | 25.93% | 25.28% | 25.16% | 21.90% | 20.47% | 20.57% | 20.96% | 19.02% | 19.32% | 19.52% | 19.63% | 20.76% | 20.57% | 20.87% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 1.24% | 1.06% | 4.39% | 5.54% | 6.28% | 7.76% | 7.29% | 7.01% | 6.94% | 6.10% | 3.62% | 3.09% | 1.52% | 1.55% | 1.95% | 1.99% | 3.66% | 4.07% | 4.64% | 4.99% |
| Return on total capital | 5.48% | 10.30% | 12.96% | 17.22% | 12.55% | 20.39% | 26.94% | 26.34% | 16.38% | 25.27% | 17.12% | 17.24% | 7.90% | 15.64% | 10.29% | 20.18% | 13.88% | 15.03% | 15.89% | 16.70% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 3.45% | 2.86% | 12.38% | 15.69% | 17.70% | 20.33% | 20.37% | 19.84% | 19.29% | 18.69% | 13.63% | 12.53% | 6.14% | 6.96% | 8.98% | 9.63% | 15.88% | 18.49% | 21.30% | 22.93% |
International Paper Co. has shown variations in its profitability ratios over the past eight quarters.
- Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has ranged from 3.29% to 7.22% with a decreasing trend in the most recent quarters. This ratio reflects the company's ability to generate operating profits from its assets.
- Return on assets (ROA) has fluctuated between 1.06% and 7.76%, with a notable decline in the latest quarters. ROA indicates the company's overall efficiency in generating profits from its total assets.
- Return on total capital has seen fluctuations between 4.64% and 10.88%, showing some volatility in the company's ability to generate returns for both equity and debt holders.
- Return on equity (ROE) has varied from 2.86% to 20.37%, with a significant increase in Q2 2023 followed by a slight decline in the subsequent quarters. ROE measures the company's ability to generate profits from shareholders' equity.
Overall, International Paper Co. has demonstrated mixed performance in its profitability ratios, with some ratios showing improvement while others fluctuate. Further analysis would be required to understand the underlying factors driving these changes and evaluate the company's overall profitability.