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Intrepid PotashIPI +1.78%69 FCF Margin % is 38.85% as of Jun. 2026, which is 479% above its 10-year median of 6.71. 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 248 Agriculture companies, Intrepid Potash ranks better than 81.45% on this metric.
The historical data trend for Intrepid Potash's FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Intrepid Potash's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Intrepid Potash's FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % of 38.85% as of Jun. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Intrepid Potash and its competitors. This is 479% above median its historical median of 6.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Intrepid Potash ranks #46 out of 248 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 18.5%.
Is Intrepid Potash's FCF Margin % too high?
Intrepid Potash's current FCF Margin % of 38.85% is 479% above median its 10-year median of 6.71. The Agriculture industry median FCF Margin % is 0.58. Intrepid Potash's value of 38.85% is 6598.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Intrepid Potash ranks #46 out of 248 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 FCF Margin % compare to VRDR and AVD?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Intrepid Potash ranks #46 out of 248 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Intrepid Potash in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 0.58. Intrepid Potash's value of 38.85% is 6598.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.71 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 FCF Margin % for an Agriculture company?
The median FCF Margin % among Agriculture companies is 0.58, based on 248 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Intrepid Potash's current FCF Margin % of 38.85% is 6598.3% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Intrepid Potash and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median FCF Margin % is 0.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Intrepid Potash's current FCF Margin % is 38.85%, which is 479% above median its own 10-year median of 6.71. 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 FCF Margin % is 38.85%, which is 479% above median its 10-year median of 6.71 and 6598.3% above the Agriculture industry median of 0.58. 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 FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Intrepid Potash (IPI), the current FCF Margin % is 38.85% 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:
FCF Margin %: 38.85% (479% above median its 10-year median of 6.71)
GF Value™: $28.19 vs. price of $36.62 (29.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 6598.3% above the Agriculture median (#46 of 248)
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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