IPI (Intrepid Potash) EV-to-EBITDA: 5.81 (As of Aug. 16, 2026) — 19% Below Median

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IPI Intrepid Potash Inc IPI
69 GF Score
Price $36.62
GF Value $28.17
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Intrepid Potash EV-to-EBITDA?

Intrepid Potash IPI +1.78% 69 EV-to-EBITDA is 5.81 as of Aug. 16, 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 7.19. GuruFocus rates IPI with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $28.17 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 212 Agriculture companies, Intrepid Potash ranks better than 76.89% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Intrepid Potash's enterprise value is $311.0 Mil. Intrepid Potash's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $53.6 Mil. Therefore, Intrepid Potash's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 5.81.

The historical rank and industry rank for Intrepid Potash's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

IPI' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -66.77   Med: 7.19   Max: 123.36
Current: 5.81

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Intrepid Potash was 123.36. The lowest was -66.77. And the median was 7.19.

IPI's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
76.89% of 212 companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 9.535 vs IPI: 5.81

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.

As of today (2026-08-16), Intrepid Potash's stock price is $36.62. Intrepid Potash's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $1.980. Therefore, Intrepid Potash's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 18.49.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


Intrepid Potash  (NYSE:IPI) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

Intrepid Potash's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=36.62/1.980
=18.49

Intrepid Potash's share price for today is $36.62.
Intrepid Potash's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1.980.

* 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.

Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


Intrepid Potash EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Intrepid Potash EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Intrepid Potash's EV-to-EBITDA 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.

Intrepid Potash EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Intrepid Potash Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Intrepid Potash Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
EV-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 12.92 8.78 5.46 8.97 4.69

IPI vs VRDR, AVD, BIOX: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Intrepid Potash's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA vs Agriculture Industry

For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Intrepid Potash's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Intrepid Potash's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Intrepid Potash EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Intrepid Potash's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=311.032/53.563
=5.81

Intrepid Potash's current Enterprise Value is $311.0 Mil.
Intrepid Potash's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $53.6 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of 5.81 mean?
Intrepid Potash (IPI) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 5.81 as of Aug. 16, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Intrepid Potash. This is 19% below median its historical median of 7.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Intrepid Potash ranks #49 out of 212 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 23.1%.
Is Intrepid Potash's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Intrepid Potash's current EV-to-EBITDA of 5.81 is 19% below median its 10-year median of 7.19. The Agriculture industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.54. Intrepid Potash's value of 5.81 is 39.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Intrepid Potash ranks #49 out of 212 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 69/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Intrepid Potash's EV-to-EBITDA compare to VRDR and AVD?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Intrepid Potash ranks #49 out of 212 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Intrepid Potash in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.54. Intrepid Potash's value of 5.81 is 39.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.19 vs. the industry median of 9.54, Intrepid Potash has consistently been below 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 EV-to-EBITDA for an Agriculture company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Agriculture companies is 9.54, based on 212 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Intrepid Potash's current EV-to-EBITDA of 5.81 is 39.1% below 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Intrepid Potash. For the Agriculture industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Intrepid Potash's current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.81, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 7.19. 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 $28.17, compared to a current price of $36.62 — trading 30% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.81, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 7.19 and 39.1% below the Agriculture industry median of 9.54. 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 EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Intrepid Potash (IPI), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.81 as of Aug. 16, 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 30% above its estimated GF Value™ of $28.17. GuruFocus considers Intrepid Potash to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for IPI:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 5.81 (19% below median its 10-year median of 7.19)
  • GF Value™: $28.17 vs. price of $36.62 (30% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 39.1% below the Agriculture median (#49 of 212)

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 Business Description

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Address 707 17th Street, Suite 4200, Denver, CO, USA, 80202
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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