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Intrepid PotashIPI +5.25%68 Cash-to-Debt is 57.04 as of Jun. 2026, which is 4575% above its 10-year median of 1.22. GuruFocus rates IPI with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $28.26 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 252 Agriculture companies, Intrepid Potash ranks better than 92.06% on this metric.
Cash to Debt Ratio measures the financial strength of a company. It is calculated as a company's cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities divide by its debt. Intrepid Potash's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 57.04.
If Cash to Debt ratio is greater than 1, the company can pay off its debt using the cash in hand. Here we can see, Intrepid Potashcould pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026.
The historical rank and industry rank for Intrepid Potash's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
IPI'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02 Med: 1.22 Max: 57.04
Current: 57.04
During the past 13 years, Intrepid Potash's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 57.04. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 1.22.
IPI's Cash-to-Debt is ranked better than 92.06% of 252
companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 0.58
vs IPI: 57.04
If Cash to Debt ratio is greater than 1, the company can pay off its debt using the cash in hand. If it is smaller than 1, it means the company has more debt than the cash in hands. In this case, it is important to look the the company's Interest Coverage. Ben Graham requires that a company must have an Interest Coverage of at least 5.
Intrepid Potash Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
Intrepid Potash Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Intrepid Potash's Cash-to-Debt can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Note: An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.
For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Intrepid Potash's Cash-to-Debt, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash-to-Debt data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Intrepid Potash Cash-to-Debt vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Intrepid Potash's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Intrepid Potash's Cash-to-Debt falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Intrepid Potash (IPI) has a Cash-to-Debt of 57.04 as of Jun. 2026. This is 4575% above median its historical median of 1.22. Over the past decade, Intrepid Potash's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.02 to 57.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Intrepid Potash ranks #20 out of 252 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 7.9%.
Is Intrepid Potash's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Intrepid Potash's current Cash-to-Debt of 57.04 is 4575% above median its 10-year median of 1.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 57.04. The Agriculture industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.58. Intrepid Potash's value of 57.04 is 9734.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Intrepid Potash ranks #20 out of 252 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Intrepid Potash has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Intrepid Potash's Cash-to-Debt compare to AVD and VRDR?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Intrepid Potash ranks #20 out of 252 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places Intrepid Potash in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.58. Intrepid Potash's value of 57.04 is 9734.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Intrepid Potash's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.02 to 57.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.22 vs. the industry median of 0.58, Intrepid Potash has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash-to-Debt for an Agriculture company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Agriculture companies is 0.58, based on 252 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash-to-Debt significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash-to-Debt should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Intrepid Potash's current Cash-to-Debt of 57.04 is 9734.5% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash-to-Debt mean?
A high Cash-to-Debt can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Agriculture industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Intrepid Potash's current Cash-to-Debt is 57.04, which is 4575% above median its own 10-year median of 1.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Intrepid Potash stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Intrepid Potash (IPI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $28.26, compared to a current price of $40.70 — trading 44% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 57.04, which is 4575% above median its 10-year median of 1.22 and 9734.5% above the Agriculture industry median of 0.58. Intrepid Potash's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash-to-Debt calculated?
Cash-to-Debt is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Intrepid Potash (IPI), the current Cash-to-Debt is 57.04 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Intrepid Potash (IPI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Intrepid Potash stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $40.70 is trading 44% above its estimated GF Value™ of $28.26.
GuruFocus considers Intrepid Potash to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for IPI:
Cash-to-Debt: 57.04 (4575% above median its 10-year median of 1.22)
GF Value™: $28.26 vs. price of $40.70 (44% above fair value)
Industry Position: 9734.5% above the Agriculture median (#20 of 252)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IPI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Intrepid Potash Inc produces and sells potash and potash byproducts in three main product segments: Potash, Trio, and Oilfield Solutions. The Potash segment produces and sells potash to the agricultural industry as a fertilizer input, the industrial market as a component of oil and gas drilling fluid, and the animal feed market as a nutrient supplement. The Trio segment produces and sells specialty fertilizer that consists of potassium, sulfate, and magnesium and is mined from langbeinite ore. The oilfield solutions segment offers water, high-speed potassium chloride mixing services, saltwater disposal services, and trucking services. The vast majority of revenue is generated in the United States, where the firm's production facilities are located.
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