Company / Return on Equity (ROE)
International Paper Return on Equity (ROE) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Equity (ROE)
-0.7%
FY2025
5-year range
-0.7% / 19.3%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-110.4%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#69 of 113
Materials
What the data says
International Paper reports negative total equity of -0.7% in FY2025. Negative equity can occur when accumulated losses exceed contributed capital, as reported in the balance sheet from the SEC filing.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
-0.7% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -6.9%.
Declined from 3.5% to -0.7% over the past 2 years.
Materials sector context is included.
Return on Equity (ROE) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- -18.4pp
- 5-Year Change
- -6.9pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
#69 of 113 in MaterialsTop 61% of 113This company -0.7% Sector average -10.0%
▼
+92.9% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, return on equity (roe) decreased 110.4% year-over-year.
- Currently 9.3pp above the Materials sector average.
- Peak return on equity (roe) was recorded in FY2017.
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 Equity (ROE)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | -0.7% | -110.4% |
| FY2024 | 6.8% | +97.7% |
| FY2023 | 3.5% | -80.5% |
| FY2022 | 17.7% | -8.2% |
| FY2021 | 19.3% | +214.2% |
| FY2020 | 6.1% | -61.3% |
| FY2019 | 15.9% | -41.9% |
| FY2018 | 27.3% | -16.9% |
| FY2017 | 32.9% | +57.9% |
| FY2016 | 20.8% | -13.8% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K Annual Filings · Updated Mar 9, 2026