Company / Return on Assets (ROA)
International Paper Return on Assets (ROA) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Assets (ROA)
-0.3%
FY2025
5-year range
-0.3% / 6.9%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-111.5%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#74 of 120
Materials
What the data says
At -0.3%, International Paper's return on assets (roa) ranks #74 of 120 in the Materials sector. Return on Assets (ROA) has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from -0.3% in FY2025 to 6.9% in FY2021.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
-0.3% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -1.8%.
Declined from 1.2% to -0.3% over the past 2 years.
Materials sector context is included.
Return on Assets (ROA) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- -6.6pp
- 5-Year Change
- -1.8pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
#74 of 120 in MaterialsTop 62% of 120This company -0.3% Sector average -1.6%
▼
+82.5% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, return on assets (roa) decreased 111.5% year-over-year.
- Currently 1.3pp above the Materials sector average.
- Peak return on assets (roa) was recorded in FY2021.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 0.56 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
- Negative profit margin: -5.3%
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Return on Assets (ROA)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | -0.3% | -111.5% |
| FY2024 | 2.4% | +96.8% |
| FY2023 | 1.2% | -80.3% |
| FY2022 | 6.3% | -9.5% |
| FY2021 | 6.9% | +356.6% |
| FY2020 | 1.5% | -58.5% |
| FY2019 | 3.7% | -38.9% |
| FY2018 | 6.0% | -5.2% |
| FY2017 | 6.3% | +131.5% |
| FY2016 | 2.7% | -11.1% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K Annual Filings · Updated Mar 9, 2026