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Intrepid PotashIPI -0.67%66 PB Ratio is 0.91 as of Jul. 24, 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 0.76. GuruFocus rates IPI with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $25.84 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 247 Agriculture companies, Intrepid Potash ranks better than 70.85% on this metric.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. As of today (2026-07-24), Intrepid Potash's share price is $34.22. Intrepid Potash's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $37.78. Hence, Intrepid Potash's PB Ratio of today is 0.91.
The historical rank and industry rank for Intrepid Potash's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
IPI'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.2 Med: 0.76 Max: 2.13
Current: 0.91
During the past 13 years, Intrepid Potash's highest PB Ratio was 2.13. The lowest was 0.20. And the median was 0.76.
IPI's PB Ratio is ranked better than 70.85% of 247
companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 1.48
vs IPI: 0.91
During the past 12 months, Intrepid Potash's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -12.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -0.40% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Intrepid Potash was 317.20% per year. The lowest was -36.90% per year. And the median was 1.35% per year.
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
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Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
Intrepid Potash PB Ratio Related Terms
Intrepid Potash PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Intrepid Potash's PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Intrepid Potash's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Intrepid Potash's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
Intrepid Potash's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
Intrepid Potash (IPI) has a PB Ratio of 0.91 as of Jul. 24, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Intrepid Potash and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 0.76. Over the past decade, Intrepid Potash's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.20 to 2.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Intrepid Potash ranks #72 out of 247 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 29.1%.
Is Intrepid Potash's PB Ratio too high?
Intrepid Potash's current PB Ratio of 0.91 is 20% above median its 10-year median of 0.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.20 to a high of 2.13. The Agriculture industry median PB Ratio is 1.48. Intrepid Potash's value of 0.91 is 38.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Intrepid Potash ranks #72 out of 247 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Intrepid Potash has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Intrepid Potash's PB Ratio compare to VRDR and AVD?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Intrepid Potash ranks #72 out of 247 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Intrepid Potash in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.48. Intrepid Potash's value of 0.91 is 38.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Intrepid Potash's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.20 to 2.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.76 vs. the industry median of 1.48, 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 PB Ratio for an Agriculture company?
The median PB Ratio among Agriculture companies is 1.48, based on 247 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Intrepid Potash's current PB Ratio of 0.91 is 38.5% 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Intrepid Potash and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Intrepid Potash's current PB Ratio is 0.91, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 0.76. 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 $25.84, compared to a current price of $34.22 — trading 32.4% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.91, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 0.76 and 38.5% below the Agriculture industry median of 1.48. Intrepid Potash's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Intrepid Potash (IPI), the current PB Ratio is 0.91 as of Jul. 24, 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 $34.22 is trading 32.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $25.84.
GuruFocus considers Intrepid Potash to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for IPI:
PB Ratio: 0.91 (20% above median its 10-year median of 0.76)
GF Value™: $25.84 vs. price of $34.22 (32.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 38.5% below the Agriculture median (#72 of 247)
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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