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Intrepid PotashIPI +1.78%69 Days Inventory is 182.88 as of Jun. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 178.18. GuruFocus rates IPI with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $28.19 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 246 Agriculture companies, Intrepid Potash ranks worse than 74.39% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Intrepid Potash's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
IPI'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 142.49 Med: 178.18 Max: 195.09
Current: 163.3
During the past 13 years, Intrepid Potash's highest Days Inventory was 195.09. The lowest was 142.49. And the median was 178.18.
IPI's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 74.39% of 246
companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 103.86
vs IPI: 163.30
Intrepid Potash's Days Inventory
increased
from Jun. 2025 (163.98) to Jun. 2026 (182.88).
It might indicate that Intrepid Potash's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Intrepid Potash's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.50.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Intrepid Potash's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 1.50.
Intrepid Potash (NYSE:IPI) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Intrepid Potash's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Intrepid Potash's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as
* 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.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
Intrepid Potash Days Inventory Related Terms
Intrepid Potash Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Intrepid Potash's Days Inventory 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.
For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Intrepid Potash's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Intrepid Potash's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Intrepid Potash's Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory of 182.88 as of Jun. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Intrepid Potash and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 178.18. Over the past decade, Intrepid Potash's Days Inventory has ranged from 142.49 to 195.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Intrepid Potash ranks #183 out of 246 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 74.4%.
Is Intrepid Potash's Days Inventory too high?
Intrepid Potash's current Days Inventory of 182.88 is near median its 10-year median of 178.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 142.49 to a high of 195.09. The Agriculture industry median Days Inventory is 103.86. Intrepid Potash's value of 182.88 is 76.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Intrepid Potash ranks #183 out of 246 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Intrepid Potash has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Intrepid Potash's Days Inventory compare to VRDR and AVD?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Intrepid Potash ranks #183 out of 246 companies for Days Inventory. This places Intrepid Potash in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 103.86. Intrepid Potash's value of 182.88 is 76.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Intrepid Potash's own Days Inventory has ranged from 142.49 to 195.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 178.18 vs. the industry median of 103.86, 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 Days Inventory for an Agriculture company?
The median Days Inventory among Agriculture companies is 103.86, based on 246 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Intrepid Potash's current Days Inventory of 182.88 is 76.1% 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 Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Intrepid Potash and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median Days Inventory is 103.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Intrepid Potash's current Days Inventory is 182.88, which is near median its own 10-year median of 178.18. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $28.19, compared to a current price of $36.62 — trading 29.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 182.88, which is near median its 10-year median of 178.18 and 76.1% above the Agriculture industry median of 103.86. Intrepid Potash's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Intrepid Potash (IPI), the current Days Inventory is 182.88 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 $36.62 is trading 29.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $28.19.
GuruFocus considers Intrepid Potash to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for IPI:
Days Inventory: 182.88 (near median its 10-year median of 178.18)
GF Value™: $28.19 vs. price of $36.62 (29.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 76.1% above the Agriculture median (#183 of 246)
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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