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Ivanhoe Electric Inc. (IE)



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Upturn Advisory Summary
04/01/2025: IE (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -48.66% | Avg. Invested days 22 | Today’s Advisory WEAK BUY |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 750.32M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 15.5 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 15.5 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 863391 | Beta 0.71 | 52 Weeks Range 5.34 - 12.98 | Updated Date 04/2/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 5.34 - 12.98 | Updated Date 04/2/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -1.07 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-03-18 | When - | Estimate -0.2415 | Actual 0.14 |
Profitability
Profit Margin - | Operating Margin (TTM) -2229.35% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -25.66% | Return on Equity (TTM) -42.72% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 779207699 | Price to Sales(TTM) 258.64 |
Enterprise Value 779207699 | Price to Sales(TTM) 258.64 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 268.6 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA -5.33 | Shares Outstanding 132565000 | Shares Floating 86736162 |
Shares Outstanding 132565000 | Shares Floating 86736162 | ||
Percent Insiders 33.87 | Percent Institutions 58.24 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 4.33 | Target Price 16.08 | Buy 4 | Strong Buy 2 |
Buy 4 | Strong Buy 2 | ||
Hold - | Sell - | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
Ivanhoe Electric Inc.
Company Overview
History and Background
Ivanhoe Electric Inc. (IE) was founded relatively recently, with a focus on utilizing modern technologies to explore for and develop critical metals essential for electrification. The company aims to supply metals for renewable energy, energy storage, and electric vehicle industries. It's considered a relatively new player compared to established mining giants.
Core Business Areas
- Mineral Exploration: Focuses on exploring for copper, nickel, cobalt, platinum group elements, and other critical metals using proprietary geophysical and geochemical techniques. Primarily in the United States.
- Project Development: Developing discovered mineral deposits into commercially viable mines. Implementing sustainable mining practices.
- Technology Development: Innovating and refining exploration technologies, including Typhoonu2122 geophysical survey system.
Leadership and Structure
Robert Friedland serves as the Executive Chairman. The organizational structure is typical of a junior mining company, focusing on exploration, development, and corporate functions.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Copper: Focuses on exploring and developing copper deposits. Copper is essential for electric vehicles and energy infrastructure. Market share is currently nascent due to the development stage. Competitors: BHP (BHP), Rio Tinto (RIO), Freeport-McMoRan (FCX).
- Nickel: Focuses on exploring and developing nickel deposits. Nickel is a key component in lithium-ion batteries. Market share is currently nascent due to the development stage. Competitors: Vale (VALE), Norilsk Nickel (GMKN.ME), BHP (BHP).
- Cobalt: Focuses on exploring and developing cobalt deposits. Cobalt is used in batteries for electric vehicles. Market share is currently nascent due to the development stage. Competitors: Glencore (GLEN.L), China Molybdenum (3993.HK).
- Typhoonu2122 Geophysical Survey System: Proprietary technology used for deep subsurface exploration. Not a directly marketable product but a tool enabling mineral discovery. Competitors: Similar geophysical survey services offered by larger companies such as CGG (CGG.PA) and Schlumberger (SLB), but these are not direct competitors as Ivanhoe Electric is the main user.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The mining industry is highly cyclical and capital-intensive. The demand for critical metals like copper, nickel, and cobalt is projected to increase significantly due to the global push towards electrification and renewable energy. Supply constraints and geopolitical factors can influence metal prices.
Positioning
Ivanhoe Electric Inc. aims to be a leader in discovering and developing critical metal deposits using innovative exploration technologies. They are positioned as a high-growth potential company in the critical minerals sector.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for critical metals (copper, nickel, cobalt) is estimated to be worth hundreds of billions of dollars. Ivanhoe Electric Inc. is positioning itself to capture a portion of this market by finding and developing new deposits. The exact TAM is hard to give an exact number due to fluctuation in prices, but many analysts estimate at least $500 billion across Copper, Nickel and Cobalt.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Proprietary exploration technology (Typhoonu2122)
- Experienced management team
- Focus on critical metals for electrification
- Strategic land positions in prospective regions
Weaknesses
- Early-stage company with limited revenue
- High capital expenditure requirements
- Dependence on exploration success
- Subject to commodity price volatility
Opportunities
- Growing demand for critical metals
- Potential for significant mineral discoveries
- Government incentives for domestic mineral production
- Strategic partnerships with end-users (e.g., battery manufacturers)
Threats
- Commodity price declines
- Environmental regulations
- Permitting delays
- Competition from established mining companies
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- FCX
- SCCO
- BHP
- VALE
Competitive Landscape
Ivanhoe Electric Inc. is a relatively small player compared to established mining giants. Its competitive advantage lies in its proprietary exploration technology and focus on critical metals. Its main disadvantage is its early stage and lack of revenue.
Major Acquisitions
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth is limited, as the company is in the exploration and development phase.
Future Projections: Future growth is contingent on exploration success, project development timelines, and commodity prices. Analyst estimates vary widely depending on these factors.
Recent Initiatives: Focusing on advancing exploration projects, securing financing, and expanding strategic partnerships.
Summary
Ivanhoe Electric Inc. is a development-stage company with the potential to capitalize on the growing demand for critical metals. Its proprietary exploration technology and experienced management team are strengths. However, it faces significant risks, including commodity price volatility, permitting delays, and competition from established mining companies. Ultimately it is not currently strong and it has a potential upside to the company. What is working well is the exploration technology, but what it needs to look out for is the price of the commodities.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Filings
- Industry Reports
- Analyst Estimates
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Market data is subject to change. Financial information for Ivanhoe Electric Inc. is limited due to its early stage.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
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About Ivanhoe Electric Inc.
Exchange NYSE MKT | Headquaters Tempe, AZ, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2022-06-28 | President, CEO & Director Mr. Taylor Melvin | ||
Sector Basic Materials | Industry Copper | Full time employees 240 | Website https://ivanhoeelectric.com |
Full time employees 240 | Website https://ivanhoeelectric.com |
Ivanhoe Electric Inc. explores and develops metals and mineral. It provides Typhoon data acquisition system, a geophysical system that offers controlled signal for resource discovery. The company also explores copper and gold. The company holds 100% interest in the Santa Cruz Copper Project located in Arizona. Ivanhoe Electric Inc. was incorporated in 2020 and is headquartered in Tempe, Arizona.
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