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IPHASX:IPH -2.37%89 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is A$7.12 as of Aug. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:IPH with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of A$5.42 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 686 Business Services companies, IPH ranks better than 80.17% on this metric.
Since the intrinsic value calculations based on Discounted Cash Flow Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based), or Discounted Earnings Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) cannot be applied to companies without consistent revenue and earnings, GuruFocus developed a valuation model based on normalized Free Cash Flow and Book Value of the company. The details of how we calculate the intrinsic value of stocks are described in detail here.
As of today (2026-08-28), IPH's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is A$7.12. The stock price of IPH is A$3.30. Therefore, IPH's Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF of today is 0.5.
The historical rank and industry rank for IPH's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:IPH'
s Price-to-Projected-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.46 Med: 1.29 Max: 2.61
Current: 0.46
During the past 12 years, the highest Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF of IPH was 2.61. The lowest was 0.46. And the median was 1.29.
ASX:IPH's Price-to-Projected-FCF is ranked better than 80.17% of 686
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 0.87
vs ASX:IPH: 0.46
The growth multiple is capped between 8.35 and 17.74.
Total Stockholders Equity weighting is more art than science and it should always be revisited in more detail when researching a company. Weightings from 0% to 100% to more than 100% are possible. 80% was chosen as a happy median after taking the above ideas into consideration.
IPH's Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF for today is calculated as
Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF
=
Share Price
/
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF
=
3.30
/
7.1163764774184
=
0.46
* 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.
IPH Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Related Terms
IPH Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for IPH's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF 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.
ASX:IPH vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, IPH's Price-to-Projected-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Projected-FCF 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.
IPH Price-to-Projected-FCF vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, IPH's Price-to-Projected-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where IPH's Price-to-Projected-FCF falls into.
Since the intrinsic value calculations based on Discounted Cash Flow Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based), or Discounted Earnings Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) cannot be applied to companies without consistent revenue and earnings, GuruFocus developed a valuation model based on normalized Free Cash Flow and Book Value of the company.
The details of how we calculate the intrinsic value of stocks are described in detail here.
This method smooths out the free cash flow over the past 6-7 years, multiplies the results by a growth multiple, and adds a portion of Total Stockholders Equity.
* 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.
What does a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of A$7.12 mean?
IPH (ASX:IPH) has a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of A$7.12 as of Aug. 28, 2026. Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is the stock value based on a projected free cash flow model. View historical data on IPH and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, IPH ranks #136 out of 686 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 19.8%.
Is IPH's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF too high?
IPH's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is A$7.12. Based on the distribution chart, IPH ranks #136 out of 686 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, IPH has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IPH's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, IPH ranks #136 out of 686 companies for Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF. This places IPH in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 0.87. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF for a Business Services company?
The median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF among Business Services companies is 0.87, based on 686 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF mean?
A high Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is the stock value based on a projected free cash flow model. View historical data on IPH and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 0.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. IPH's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is A$7.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IPH stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IPH (ASX:IPH) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$5.42, compared to a current price of A$3.30 — trading 39.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is A$7.12. IPH's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF calculated?
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For IPH (ASX:IPH), the current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is A$7.12 as of Aug. 28, 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 IPH (ASX:IPH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IPH stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$3.30 is trading 39.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$5.42.
GuruFocus considers IPH to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:IPH:
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF: A$7.12
GF Value™: A$5.42 vs. price of A$3.30 (39.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:IPH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
IPH provides intellectual property services through its subsidiaries: Spruson and Ferguson, Smart & Biggar, Robic, Pizzeys, Griffith Hack, Applied Marks, and AJ Park. These services include patent filing, prosecution, enforcement, management, design, trademarks, and more. The company's diverse client base comprises multinationals, public-sector research organizations, and local businesses across industries such as healthcare, finance, engineering, and technology. Revenue streams mainly consist of professional fees (fixed) and volume-based fees (linked to the quantity of work performed). About 70% of revenue is derived from pre-existing work in the system, while 30% comes from new patent applications.
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