IPH Ltd. (AU:IPH)
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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$985.95M
Enterprise ValueAU$1.51B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$49.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$474.30M
Price to Earnings (P/E)13.7
Beta0.76
Next Earnings
Aug 19, 2026EPS Estimate
0.24Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield10.58%
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)0.47
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$729.87M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Cash GenerationConsistent high cash conversion (101%) and strong free cash flow growth give IPH durable financial flexibility. This supports reinvestment, dividend increases, debt reduction and share buybacks while insulating the business from temporary revenue volatility and funding capex or M&A without relying on markets.
Market Leadership & Global NetworkLeading market positions across key jurisdictions and a multi-brand global footprint create durable competitive advantages: high referral volumes, cross-border client work and pricing leverage. Network effects and client stickiness support recurring annuity-like portfolio services and long-term revenue resilience.
Canada Turnaround And ScaleThe Canadian turnaround and Bereskin & Parr integration materially increased scale and margins in a core market. Realized synergies and a larger patent filing run‑rate create structural earnings power, diversify geography exposure and provide a platform to capture delayed CIPO demand once backlog clears.
Bears Say
ANZ Exposure And Earnings DeclinePronounced ANZ weakness highlights structural client and market concentration risk tied to U.S. PCT flows. If these origin filing trends remain soft, ANZ earnings and group margins could stay pressured, requiring successful and sustained diversification to Europe/Asia to restore prior contribution levels.
Canada CIPO Backlog Timing UncertaintyRevenue and working capital are exposed to the timing of the Canadian office clearing its backlog. Delayed processing defers revenue recognition and cash receipts, making near-term performance lumpy and creating execution risk around realizing expected upside from scale and recent case transfers.
Margin Pressure & Higher Effective Tax RateEarnings quality faces headwinds from compressed margins and a structurally higher tax rate after acquisitions. Sustained margin erosion or elevated taxation reduces free cash flow conversion and limits capital allocation flexibility, increasing reliance on efficiency gains or pricing power to restore profitability.
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$985.95M.
When is IPH Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
IPH Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 19, 2026 which is in 54 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 10.58%. 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 ―
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
10.55%
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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