Intrepid Potash, Inc. (IPI) — Stock Score Summary

Intrepid Potash, Inc. (IPI) has a MoatMap StockRank of 71/100 based on Quality (61/100), Value (39/100), and Momentum (55/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. Intrepid Potash is a marginal, high-cost producer of potash. It is a pure commodity cyclical with low ROIC, failing the Terry Smith lens which strictly avoids commodity price-takers.

Intrepid Potash is the largest producer of potassium chloride (potash) in the United States, operating solar evaporation mines in Utah and New Mexico. The company's solar mining process is significantly lower-cost and more environmentally friendly than traditional underground mining, providing a structural cost advantage. In addition to agricultural fertilizers, Intrepid supplies water and specialty minerals to the oil and gas industry in the Permian Basin, diversifying its revenue streams.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$35.17
Market Cap$530M
P/E (TTM)33.50
P/E (Forward)65.36
Price/Book0.98
Return on Equity3.0%
Return on Invested Capital2.0%
Debt/Equity0.74
Gross Margin26.0%
Operating Margin9.0%
Revenue Growth6.2%
Free Cash Flow$1M

Intrepid Potash, Inc. operates in the Agricultural Inputs industry, part of the Basic Materials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Intrepid Potash, Inc.’s (IPI) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Intrepid Potash, Inc. (IPI) is 71/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (61), Value (39), and Momentum (55) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Intrepid Potash, Inc. have an economic moat?
Intrepid Potash, Inc. (IPI) has a Quality factor score of 61/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Intrepid Potash, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Intrepid Potash, Inc. (IPI) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 71/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Intrepid Potash, Inc. in?
Intrepid Potash, Inc. (IPI) operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Agricultural Inputs industry (United States).
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