Company / Working Capital
International Paper Working Capital History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Working Capital
$2.2B
FY2025
5-year range
$1.8B / $3.0B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+1.9%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#19 of 121
Materials
What the data says
International Paper's working capital of $2.2B is higher than 84% of companies in the Materials sector (FY2025). Working Capital has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from -$2.0B in FY2019 to $3.2B in FY2017.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$2.2B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -5.7%. Top quartile in the Materials sector.
Declined from $2.6B to $2.2B over the past 2 years.
Materials sector context is included.
Working Capital over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +7.6%
- 5-Year CAGR
- -5.7%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
+86.1% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of -5.7%, indicating a declining trend.
- In FY2025, working capital increased 1.9% year-over-year.
- Ranks #19 out of 121 companies in the Materials sector.
- Peak working capital 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 | Working CapitalValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $2.2B | +1.9% |
| FY2024 | $2.2B | -18.2% |
| FY2023 | $2.6B | +49.7% |
| FY2022 | $1.8B | -40.0% |
| FY2021 | $3.0B | +0.0% |
| FY2020 | $3.0B | +247.1% |
| FY2019 | -$2.0B | -187.2% |
| FY2018 | $2.3B | -27.5% |
| FY2017 | $3.2B | +22.1% |
| FY2016 | $2.6B | +1.9% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K Annual Filings · Updated Mar 9, 2026