International Paper (IP)

Return on equity (ROE)

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
Net income (ttm) US$ in thousands 288,000 254,000 1,040,000 1,316,000 1,504,000 1,929,000 1,842,000 1,763,000 1,752,000 1,798,000 1,138,000 972,000 482,000 494,000 634,000 660,000 1,225,000 1,376,000 1,594,000 1,707,000
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 8,355,000 8,882,000 8,404,000 8,389,000 8,497,000 9,488,000 9,043,000 8,887,000 9,082,000 9,622,000 8,352,000 7,758,000 7,854,000 7,093,000 7,057,000 6,857,000 7,713,000 7,441,000 7,482,000 7,446,000
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%

December 31, 2023 calculation

ROE = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $288,000K ÷ $8,355,000K
= 3.45%

International Paper Co.'s return on equity (ROE) has shown some fluctuations in the past eight quarters. In Q4 2023, the ROE was 3.45%, which was lower compared to the previous quarter's 2.86%. This suggests a decrease in the company's ability to generate profits from shareholders' equity.

The ROE significantly improved in Q2 2023, reaching 12.38%, and further increased to 15.69% in Q1 2023. This indicates that the company was more efficient in utilizing shareholders' equity to generate profits during those periods.

However, looking at the trend, there has been a decline in ROE since Q1 2023. The ROE was notably higher in Q4 2022 at 17.70%, followed by 20.33% in Q3 2022 and 20.37% in Q2 2022. This suggests a possible decrease in profitability and efficiency in utilizing equity in recent quarters.

Overall, International Paper Co.'s ROE has shown some variability over the past eight quarters, indicating fluctuations in the company's profitability and effectiveness in generating returns for shareholders. It would be essential for stakeholders to monitor these trends closely to assess the company's financial performance and sustainability.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
ROE
International Paper
IP
3.45%
Mativ Holdings Inc.
MATV
-32.61%
Sylvamo Corp
SLVM
28.08%