Latest PEG ratio for International Paper: 4.55 — see history and peer comparisons.
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The PEG ratio measures a stock's valuation relative to its earnings growth rate. A PEG ratio below 1.0 may indicate that the stock is undervalued relative to its growth potential.
International Paper (IP) currently reports a PEG ratio of 4.55. That is below the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 6.55. Use the charts on this page to explore International Paper's PEG ratio history and peer comparisons.
International Paper's PEG ratio of 4.55 is lower than the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 6.55. That is roughly 30.5% below the sector mean. A reading lower peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.
The PEG ratio is a valuation multiple that relates International Paper's market price to a fundamental measure such as earnings, sales, or book value. At 4.55, IP can look expensive or cheap only in context — versus its own history, growth rate, and Consumer Discretionary peers. Higher multiples often price in stronger expected growth; lower ones can signal value or concern.
Start with the current PEG ratio of 4.55, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Consumer Discretionary average is 6.55. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for International Paper, and consider following IP for alerts when major investors trade the stock.
International Paper is classified in the Consumer Discretionary sector. On PEG ratio, it currently shows 4.55 versus a sector average near 6.55. Sector peers often share similar capital intensity and growth regimes, so relative rankings inside Consumer Discretionary are usually more informative than comparing IP with unrelated industries.