O-I Glass (NYSE:OI) & International Paper (NYSE:IP) Head to Head Review

International Paper (NYSE:IP) and O-I Glass (NYSE:OI) are both materials companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, profitability, earnings, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, valuation and dividends.

Risk & Volatility

International Paper has a beta of 0.93, indicating that its share price is 7% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, O-I Glass has a beta of 0.68, indicating that its share price is 32% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares International Paper and O-I Glass”s revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
International Paper	$23.63 billion	0.71	-$3.52 billion	($6.52)	-4.88
O-I Glass	$6.43 billion	0.14	-$129.00 million	($7.52)	-0.77

O-I Glass has lower revenue, but higher earnings than International Paper. International Paper is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than O-I Glass, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and target prices for International Paper and O-I Glass, as reported by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
International Paper	1	3	10	0	2.64
O-I Glass	2	4	3	0	2.11

International Paper currently has a consensus target price of $47.52, indicating a potential upside of 49.49%. O-I Glass has a consensus target price of $9.69, indicating a potential upside of 67.72%. Given O-I Glass’ higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe O-I Glass is more favorable than International Paper.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

82.0% of International Paper shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 97.2% of O-I Glass shares are held by institutional investors. 0.2% of International Paper shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.0% of O-I Glass shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Profitability

This table compares International Paper and O-I Glass’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
International Paper	-14.20%	-1.09%	-0.44%
O-I Glass	-18.13%	10.40%	1.43%

About International Paper

International Paper Company produces and sells renewable fiber-based packaging and pulp products in North America, Latin America, Europe, and North Africa. It operates through two segments, Industrial Packaging and Global Cellulose Fibers. The company offers linerboard, medium, whitetop, recycled linerboard, recycled medium and saturating kraft; and pulp for a range of applications, such as diapers, towel and tissue products, feminine care, incontinence, and other personal care products, as well as specialty pulps for use in textiles, construction materials, paints, coatings, and others. It sells its products directly to end users and converters, as well as through agents, resellers, and distributors. The company was founded in 1898 and is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee.

About O-I Glass

O-I Glass, Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture and sale of glass containers to food and beverage manufacturers primarily in the Americas, Europe, and internationally. The company produces glass containers for alcoholic beverages, including beer, flavored malt beverages, spirits, and wine. It is also involved in the production of glass packaging for various food items, soft drinks, tea, juices, and pharmaceuticals. In addition, the company offers glass containers in a range of sizes, shapes, and colors. It sells its products directly to customers under annual or multi-year supply agreements, as well as through distributors. O-I Glass, Inc. was founded in 1903 and is based in Perrysburg, Ohio.