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Intrepid Potash Inc (IPI)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
04/01/2025: IPI (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
AI Based Fundamental Rating
Moderate Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, typically align with the market average, offering steady but unremarkable returns.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -34.96% | Avg. Invested days 24 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 04/01/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 390.57M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 20 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 20 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 186276 | Beta 2.19 | 52 Weeks Range 18.83 - 31.29 | Updated Date 04/1/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 18.83 - 31.29 | Updated Date 04/1/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -16.53 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-03-04 | When Before Market | Estimate -0.0429 | Actual -0.11 |
Profitability
Profit Margin -104.1% | Operating Margin (TTM) -2.51% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -0.3% | Return on Equity (TTM) -36.74% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 769.23 | Enterprise Value 350892077 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.91 |
Enterprise Value 350892077 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.91 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.37 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 18.61 | Shares Outstanding 13226300 | Shares Floating 8929022 |
Shares Outstanding 13226300 | Shares Floating 8929022 | ||
Percent Insiders 23.16 | Percent Institutions 54.66 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 1 | Target Price 19 | Buy - | Strong Buy - |
Buy - | Strong Buy - | ||
Hold - | Sell - | Strong Sell 2 | |
Strong Sell 2 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Intrepid Potash Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Intrepid Potash, Inc. (IPI) was formed in 2000. It's a US-based producer of potassium chloride, also known as muriate of potash (MOP), a key nutrient for plant growth. The company has evolved through strategic acquisitions and expansions, focusing on potash production primarily from solar evaporation.
Core Business Areas
- Potash: Production and sale of potash, used as fertilizer. This includes standard, granular, and specialty potash products.
- Triou00ae: Production and sale of Triou00ae, a specialty fertilizer containing potassium, magnesium, and sulfate, known as langbeinite.
- Oilfield Solutions: Supply of potassium chloride-based products for the oil and gas industry, including use in drilling fluids.
- Water Sales: Revenue generated from the sale of produced water.
Leadership and Structure
Intrepid Potash is led by its executive management team and overseen by a board of directors. The organizational structure includes departments focused on operations, sales, finance, and administration.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Potash (MOP): Potash is Intrepid's primary product. Market share information is complex due to global competition; estimates suggest IPI holds a single-digit percentage of the North American potash market. Competitors include Nutrien (NTR), Mosaic (MOS), and K+S AG (SDF). Revenue varies significantly with potash prices and production volumes.
- Triou00ae (Langbeinite): Triou00ae is a specialty fertilizer. Market share is relatively smaller compared to potash, but Intrepid is a significant producer. Market share estimates are not readily available. Competitors for specialty fertilizers vary, but can include companies offering similar sulfate-based products. Revenue depends on market demand and pricing.
- Oilfield Solutions: Potassium chloride used in oil and gas drilling. Revenue fluctuates with oil and gas activity. Competitors include chemical supply companies specializing in oilfield products. Market share data is not readily available.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The potash industry is cyclical, influenced by agricultural commodity prices, planting seasons, and global supply/demand dynamics. Demand is driven by the need for increased crop yields to feed a growing population.
Positioning
Intrepid Potash is a domestic US producer of potash, which provides some logistical advantages. Its solar evaporation production method is lower cost but weather-dependent. The company's focus is on serving the agriculture and oilfield sectors. It offers a cost-effective solution compared to other competitors.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global potash market is valued at billions of dollars annually, fluctuating with commodity prices. Intrepid Potash, as a smaller player, addresses a portion of this TAM, primarily within North America, and competes on cost and domestic availability. Total Addressable Market (TAM) is expected to be around 30 billion USD in 2024.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Domestic US producer
- Lower-cost solar evaporation production method (when favorable weather conditions exist)
- Production of Triou00ae (specialty fertilizer)
- Integrated business model serving both agriculture and oilfield markets
Weaknesses
- Weather-dependent production
- Higher cost than underground mining due to weather
- Cyclical potash prices
- Limited scale compared to larger potash producers
Opportunities
- Increasing global demand for potash
- Expansion of Triou00ae sales
- Potential acquisitions of additional potash resources
- Growth in oil and gas activity increasing demand for oilfield solutions
Threats
- Fluctuations in potash prices
- Competition from larger, lower-cost producers
- Adverse weather conditions impacting production
- Changes in government regulations impacting mining or fertilizer use
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- NTR
- MOS
- CF
- AGU
Competitive Landscape
Intrepid Potash faces competition from larger, more geographically diversified companies. It aims to differentiate itself through its domestic production, Triou00ae product, and focus on specific market segments.
Major Acquisitions
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth has been impacted by potash prices and production volumes.
Future Projections: Future projections depend on potash market conditions and successful execution of strategic initiatives. Analyst estimates should be consulted for specific projections.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives focus on optimizing production, increasing efficiency, and expanding the sales of Triou00ae.
Summary
Intrepid Potash operates in a cyclical industry and is smaller than its competitors. Its strengths are domestic production and specialty products, but it faces challenges from weather dependence and potash price volatility. Focusing on specialty fertilizers and efficient operations will be key to success.
Similar Companies
CF
CF Industries Holdings Inc
CF
CF Industries Holdings Inc
MOS
The Mosaic Company
MOS
The Mosaic Company
NTR
Nutrien Ltd
NTR
Nutrien Ltd
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Filings (SEC)
- Industry Reports
- Analyst Estimates
- Company Investor Relations
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market share data is approximate and based on available information. Financial data should be verified through official company filings.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Intrepid Potash Inc
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Denver, CO, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2008-04-22 | CEO & Director Mr. Kevin S. Crutchfield | ||
Sector Basic Materials | Industry Agricultural Inputs | Full time employees 468 | Website https://www.intrepidpotash.com |
Full time employees 468 | Website https://www.intrepidpotash.com | ||
Intrepid Potash, Inc. delivers potassium, magnesium, sulfur, salt, and water products. It operates through three segments: Potash, Trio, and Oilfield Solutions. The company offers muriate of potash for various markets, such as in agricultural market as a fertilizer input, in animal feed market as a nutrient supplement, in industrial market as a component in drilling and fracturing fluids, as well as input to other industrial processes. It also provides Trio, a specialty fertilizer that delivers potassium, sulfate, and magnesium in a single particle; salt for various markets, including animal feed, industrial applications, pool salt, and the treatment of roads and walkways for ice melting or to manage road conditions; magnesium chloride for use as a road treatment agent for deicing and dedusting; brines for use in oil and gas industry to support well workover and completion activities; and metal recovery salts. Intrepid Potash, Inc. was founded in 2000 and is based in Denver, Colorado.
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