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IPH Stock Chart & Stats
AU$3.49
-AU$0.08(-1.60%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
AU$3.49
-AU$0.08(-1.60%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$3.16 - AU$5.65
Previous CloseN/A
Volume494.88K
Average Volume (3M)1.66M
Market Cap
AU$1.02B
Enterprise ValueAU$1.31K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$49.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$474.30M
Price to Earnings (P/E)14.3
Beta0.79
Next Earnings
Aug 19, 2026EPS Estimate
0.24Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield9.32%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.28
Shares Outstanding256,293,150
10 Day Avg. Volume1,349,685
30 Day Avg. Volume1,657,970
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio4.40
Price to Book (P/B)1.74
Price to Sales (P/S)1.73
P/FCF Ratio9.69
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
AU$3.74Price Target Upside7.16% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)0.5
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$749.00M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Cash GenerationRobust free cash flow growth (10.82%) and 101% operating cash conversion demonstrate durable internal funding for dividends, buybacks, debt reduction and selective M&A. For a services firm with recurring annuity work, persistent cash generation supports long‑term financial flexibility and investment.
Market Leadership And Global ScaleLeading positions across key jurisdictions and a multi‑brand, multi‑jurisdiction footprint create sustainable referral flows, client stickiness and pricing power. Cross‑border capability supports long‑term resilience to local market swings and drives recurring portfolio services.
Canada Turnaround And Acquisition SynergiesA material improvement in Canada, aided by the Bereskin & Parr acquisition, signals durable scale benefits and margin recovery. Successful integration and higher local volumes provide a structural earnings base that diversifies group risk and supports medium‑term profit growth.
Bears Say
ANZ Revenue And Earnings WeaknessSignificant ANZ deterioration reflects structural exposure to U.S. PCT flows and client filing patterns. Prolonged weakness in those source markets or slow re‑diversification will compress group margins and reduce recurring prosecution and renewals revenue over the medium term.
Canada CIPO Backlog Timing UncertaintyA regulator backlog delays recognition of expected case work and cash receipts. The uncertain timing of the CIPO clearance creates structural volatility in near‑term revenue and makes forward planning for capacity and hiring less certain across the Canadian platform.
Higher Effective Tax Rate Post‑acquisitionA permanently higher effective tax rate driven by geographic earnings mix reduces net margins and cash available for reinvestment or distributions. This structural shift dampens EPS and free cash flow conversion at the shareholder level absent offsetting operational gains.
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$5.65 in the past 12 months.
What is IPH Ltd.’s market cap?
IPH Ltd.’s market cap is AU$1.02B.
When is IPH Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
IPH Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 19, 2026 which is in 25 days.
How were IPH Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
IPH Ltd. released its earnings results on Feb 19, 2026. The company reported AU$0.24 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of AU$0.237 by AU$0.003.
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 9.32%. See more information on IPH Ltd. dividends here
What is IPH Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
IPH Ltd.’s EPS estimate is 0.24.
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$0.24 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of AU$0.237. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -3.137%.
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
Hold
Average Price Target:
AU$3.74 (7.16% Upside)
AU$3.74 (7.16% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AU:IPH Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 63%
Sector Average 63%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-33.04%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
9.32%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-10.54%
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$3.74
▲(7.16% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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