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IPH Stock Chart & Stats
AU$3.67
AU$0.17(4.24%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
AU$3.67
AU$0.17(4.24%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$3.16 - AU$4.45
Previous CloseN/A
Volume745.61K
Average Volume (3M)1.22M
Market Cap
AU$856.33M
Enterprise ValueAU$1.36K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$59.80M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$416.10M
Price to Earnings (P/E)10.8
Beta0.89
Next Earnings
Feb 17, 2027EPS Estimate
0.2Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield11.64%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.31
Shares Outstanding256,487,060
10 Day Avg. Volume1,697,287
30 Day Avg. Volume1,223,454
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.65
Price to Book (P/B)1.61
Price to Sales (P/S)1.41
P/FCF Ratio6.80
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
AU$4.36Price Target Upside18.80% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)0.47
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$707.69M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Cash GenerationConsistently strong cash conversion and rising free cash flow support debt reduction, reinvestment and shareholder distributions. This cash-generative profile strengthens resilience because the business requires limited capital expenditure.
Canadian Market RecoveryCanada is a substantial earnings contributor and its strong recovery provides a durable regional growth engine. Improving revenue, EBITDA and margins in the segment can offset weakness elsewhere and diversify group performance.
Scalable Platform And ProductivityPlatform simplification, cross-firm referrals and workflow automation can improve productivity and client retention across the network. If replicated beyond the pilot, AI may support sustainable margins while increasing service capacity.
Bears Say
Cooling Revenue MomentumThe recent slowdown indicates that organic growth is not yet broad-based. Continued weakness in ANZ, a key operating region, could constrain group earnings and reduce the benefits of platform investment if client filing activity remains subdued.
Higher Balance-Sheet LeverageAlthough leverage improved to 1.8x net debt to EBITDA, debt remains materially higher than earlier years. This reduces financial flexibility and increases sensitivity to weaker growth, integration issues or sustained pressure on operating earnings.
Client Filing Concentration RiskDependence on filing patterns from large clients creates volatility in matter volumes and regional revenue. This concentration risk can make organic growth less predictable and may amplify the impact of client losses, portfolio changes or reduced filing activity.
IPH Ltd. News
IPH FAQ
What was IPH Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
IPH Ltd. lowest share price was AU$3.15 and its highest was AU$4.45 in the past 12 months.
What is IPH Ltd.’s market cap?
IPH Ltd.’s market cap is AU$856.33M.
When is IPH Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
IPH Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 17, 2027 which is in 164 days.
How were IPH Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
IPH Ltd. released its earnings results on Aug 19, 2026. The company reported AU$0.232 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of AU$0.239 by -AU$0.007.
Is IPH Ltd. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts IPH Ltd.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does IPH Ltd. pay dividends?
IPH Ltd. pays a Semiannually dividend of AU$0.195 which represents an annual dividend yield of 11.64%. See more information on IPH Ltd. dividends here
What is IPH Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
IPH Ltd.’s EPS estimate is 0.2.
How many shares outstanding does IPH Ltd. have?
IPH Ltd. has 256,487,060 shares outstanding.
What happened to IPH Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
IPH Ltd. reported an EPS of AU$0.232 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of AU$0.239. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -11.146%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of IPH Ltd.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:IPH
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
IPH Ltd. Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
AU$4.36 (18.80% Upside)
AU$4.36 (18.80% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AU:IPH Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth AU$398.7K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-17.44%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
11.64%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-10.52%
Trailing 12-Months
Learn more about TipRanks Smart Score
Company Description
IPH Ltd.
Established in 1887 and based in Sydney, Australia, IPH Limited offers an extensive array of intellectual property (IP) services and products, both within Australia and across international markets. Its operations are structured across three key segments: Intellectual Property Services Australia & New Zealand, Intellectual Property Services Asia, and Adjacent Businesses. The firm specializes in the comprehensive management of IP assets, spanning from the initial filing and prosecution to the ongoing enforcement and strategic handling of patents, designs, trademarks, and other intellectual properties. Additionally, it develops and licenses proprietary autonomous time-tracking software via a subscription model. A team of patent attorneys and legal experts, supported by data analysis capabilities, underpins its service offerings. Its diverse clientele includes Fortune Global 500 companies, multinational enterprises, public sector research bodies, small to medium-sized businesses (SMEs), professional service firms, universities, foreign associates, and individual clients.
IPH Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
AU$4.36
▲(18.80% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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