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IPH Stock Chart & Stats
AU$4.01
AU$0.17(4.24%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
AU$4.01
AU$0.17(4.24%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$3.16 - AU$4.83
Previous CloseN/A
Volume745.61K
Average Volume (3M)1.66M
Market Cap
AU$957.85M
Enterprise ValueAU$1.36K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$59.80M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$416.10M
Price to Earnings (P/E)11.6
Beta0.91
Next Earnings
Feb 17, 2027EPS Estimate
0.2Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield10.38%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.31
Shares Outstanding256,293,150
10 Day Avg. Volume1,349,685
30 Day Avg. Volume1,657,970
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$4.30Price Target Upside7.23% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)0.48
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$727.94M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Market Leadership And Global NetworkLeading positions and broad geographic coverage strengthen client trust, support cross-border referrals and diversify revenue across jurisdictions. The network also creates scale advantages in servicing multinational IP portfolios and recurring prosecution work.
Strong Cash GenerationHigh cash conversion indicates strong earnings quality and gives IPH flexibility to fund investment, reduce debt and maintain shareholder distributions. Reliable cash generation is particularly valuable for a professional-services group with relatively low capital requirements.
Canada And Asia GrowthGrowth in Canada and Asia provides geographic diversification beyond weaker ANZ markets. Canada’s scale and acquisition synergies, together with rising Asian filings and transfers, can support sustained earnings growth as client portfolios generate repeat work.
Bears Say
ANZ Revenue And Earnings WeaknessANZ weakness reduces group growth and profitability, while exposure to U.S. PCT filings leaves the region sensitive to external filing trends. Re-diversification toward Europe and Asia may take time and its success remains uncertain.
CIPO Backlog Delays Canadian RevenueDelayed processing at CIPO postpones revenue from Canadian matters and makes near-term performance less predictable. Although the backlog could create a later activity benefit, the timing is unconfirmed and prolonged disruption could defer expected recovery.
Higher Leverage And Tax BurdenIPH remains cash generative, but higher leverage than in earlier years reduces financial flexibility if growth slows. A structurally higher tax rate from the geographic earnings mix also limits conversion of operating profit into net earnings and cash.
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$4.83 in the past 12 months.
What is IPH Ltd.’s market cap?
IPH Ltd.’s market cap is AU$957.85M.
When is IPH Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
IPH Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 17, 2027 which is in 179 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$0.19 which represents an annual dividend yield of 10.38%. 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 256,293,150 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 -11.137%.
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$4.30 (7.23% Upside)
AU$4.30 (7.23% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AU:IPH Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-33.04%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
10.38%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-10.52%
Trailing 12-Months
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$4.30
▲(7.23% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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