IPI (Intrepid Potash) Financial Strength: 7 (As of Jun. 2026) — 13% Below Median

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IPI Intrepid Potash Inc IPI
69 GF Score
Price $36.62
GF Value $28.19
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Intrepid Potash Financial Strength?

Intrepid Potash IPI +1.78% 69 Financial Strength is 7 as of Jun. 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 8.00. 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.

Intrepid Potash has the Financial Strength Rank of 7.

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.
3. Altman Z-Score.
4. Other debt related ratios.

A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

Intrepid Potash did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. Intrepid Potash's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.01. As of today, Intrepid Potash's Altman Z-Score is 2.90.


Intrepid Potash  (NYSE:IPI) Financial Strength Explanation

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

Intrepid Potash has the Financial Strength Rank of 7.


Intrepid Potash Financial Strength Related Terms


IPI vs VRDR, AVD, BIOX: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Intrepid Potash's Financial Strength, along with its competitors' market caps and Financial Strength 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 Financial Strength vs Agriculture Industry

For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Intrepid Potash's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Intrepid Potash's Financial Strength falls into.


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Intrepid Potash Financial Strength Calculation

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is based on these factors

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:

Intrepid Potash's Interest Expense for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.1 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was $1.1 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $3.2 Mil.

Intrepid Potash's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Good Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Intrepid Potash Inc has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.

Intrepid Potash's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Jun. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(0 + 3.243) / 266.74
=0.01

3. Altman Z-Score.

Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

When Z-Score is less than 1.81, it is in Distress Zones.
When Z-Score is greater than 2.99, it is in Safe Zones.
When Z-Score is between 1.81 and 2.99, it is in Grey Zones.

Intrepid Potash has a Z-score of 2.90, indicating it is in Grey Zones. This implies that Intrepid Potash is in some kind of financial stress. If it is below 1.81, the company may faces bankrupcy risk.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 2.9 is in the grey area. This implies that the company is under some kind of financial stress. If it is below 1.8, the company may face bankruptcy risk.

* 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 Financial Strength →
What does a Financial Strength of 7 mean?
Intrepid Potash (IPI) has a Financial Strength of 7 as of Jun. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Intrepid Potash and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, Intrepid Potash's Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 10.00.
Is Intrepid Potash's Financial Strength too high?
Intrepid Potash's current Financial Strength of 7 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 8.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 10.00. 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 Financial Strength compare to VRDR and AVD?
Intrepid Potash's Financial Strength of 7 can be compared against companies in the Agriculture industry. Historically, Intrepid Potash's own Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 10.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Financial Strength for an Agriculture company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Agriculture industry context. However, Financial Strength 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 Financial Strength mean?
A high Financial Strength can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Intrepid Potash and its competitors. Intrepid Potash's current Financial Strength is 7, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 8.00. 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 Financial Strength is 7, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 8.00. 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 Financial Strength calculated?
Financial Strength is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Intrepid Potash (IPI), the current Financial Strength is 7 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:

  • Financial Strength: 7 (13% below median its 10-year median of 8.00)
  • GF Value™: $28.19 vs. price of $36.62 (29.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Other Exchanges 58I1:Germany
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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