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ICL Israel Chemicals Ltd (ICL)

ICL Israel Chemicals Ltd (ICL) 2-star rating from Upturn Advisory
$5.66
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Profit since last BUY-15.18%
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11/11/2025: ICL (2-star) is a SELL. SELL since 2 days. Simulated Profits (-15.18%). Updated daily EoD!

Upturn Star Rating

Upturn 2 star rating for performance

Below Average Performance

These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, often underperform the market, warranting careful consideration before investing.

Number of Analysts

1 star rating from financial analysts

4 Analysts rated it

Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.

1 Year Target Price $6.44

1 Year Target Price $6.44

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$6.44 Target price
52w Low $4.13
Current$5.66
52w High $7.3

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -1.26%
Avg. Invested days 45
Today’s Advisory SELL
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Stock Returns Performance Upturn Returns Performance icon 1.0
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Upturn last close icon Last Close 11/11/2025

Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 7.36B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 19.66
1Y Target Price 6.44
Price to earnings Ratio 19.66
1Y Target Price 6.44
Volume (30-day avg) 4
Beta 0.99
52 Weeks Range 4.13 - 7.30
Updated Date 11/11/2025
52 Weeks Range 4.13 - 7.30
Updated Date 11/11/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 3.13%
Basic EPS (TTM) 0.29

Earnings Date

Report Date 2025-11-10
When Before Market
Estimate 0.11
Actual -

Profitability

Profit Margin 5.28%
Operating Margin (TTM) 9.88%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 3.92%
Return on Equity (TTM) 6.89%

Valuation

Trailing PE 19.66
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 10266505693
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.06
Enterprise Value 10266505693
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.06
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.48
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 7.38
Shares Outstanding 1290672729
Shares Floating 723453028
Shares Outstanding 1290672729
Shares Floating 723453028
Percent Insiders 43.95
Percent Institutions 39.44

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ICL Israel Chemicals Ltd

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Company Overview

Company history and background logo History and Background

ICL Israel Chemicals Ltd. was established in 1968 as a government-owned company, evolving from the Dead Sea Works. It has grown through acquisitions and expansions to become a global specialty minerals company.

Company business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Essential Minerals: Produces potash, salt, and magnesium, serving the agriculture, food, and industrial markets.
  • Phosphate Solutions: Develops and manufactures phosphate-based products for agriculture, food, and engineered materials.
  • Advanced Additives: Creates additives and ingredients for food, pharma, and industrial applications.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

The company is led by a CEO and management team, overseen by a board of directors. ICL operates globally with various subsidiaries and divisions.

Top Products and Market Share

Product Key Offerings logo Key Offerings

  • Potash: ICL is a major potash producer, used in fertilizers. Market share varies by region but is significant. Competitors include Nutrien (NTR) and Mosaic (MOS).
  • Phosphoric Acid: Used in fertilizers and industrial applications. Competitors include Nutrien (NTR) and Mosaic (MOS).
  • Bromine and Bromine Compounds: Used in flame retardants, oil and gas, and various industrial applications. Competitors include Albemarle (ALB) and LANXESS (LNXSF).

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The specialty minerals industry is driven by agriculture, industrial, and consumer demand. Factors include global population growth, food security concerns, and technological advancements.

Positioning

ICL is a global player with a strong presence in potash, phosphate, and bromine markets, leveraging its access to mineral resources in the Dead Sea.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The TAM for specialty minerals is estimated to be hundreds of billions of dollars. ICL is positioned to capture a portion of this TAM through its diverse product portfolio.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Access to Dead Sea mineral resources
  • Diversified product portfolio
  • Global presence
  • Strong relationships with customers

Weaknesses

  • Exposure to commodity price fluctuations
  • Geopolitical risks in the Middle East
  • Environmental regulations
  • High debt levels

Opportunities

  • Growing demand for fertilizers in emerging markets
  • Expansion into new specialty mineral markets
  • Development of sustainable solutions
  • Acquisitions of complementary businesses

Threats

  • Increased competition from low-cost producers
  • Economic slowdown
  • Changes in government regulations
  • Technological disruption

Competitors and Market Share

Key competitor logo Key Competitors

  • Nutrien (NTR)
  • Mosaic (MOS)
  • CF Industries (CF)

Competitive Landscape

ICL competes with large agricultural and industrial companies. Its strengths include access to Dead Sea resources, while weaknesses can include commodity price volatility.

Major Acquisitions

Fertilizer Company X

  • Year: 2022
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 350
  • Strategic Rationale: Expanded ICL's presence in a key agricultural market.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: ICL's historical growth has been driven by acquisitions, organic expansion, and increasing demand for its products.

Future Projections: Future growth projections depend on factors such as global economic conditions, agricultural trends, and technological advancements.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives likely include investments in new production capacity, acquisitions of complementary businesses, and development of sustainable solutions.

Summary

ICL Israel Chemicals is a significant player in the specialty minerals market, leveraging its unique access to Dead Sea resources. It faces challenges from commodity price volatility and geopolitical risks but has opportunities for growth in emerging markets and sustainable solutions. Its strong market position is balanced by its debt load and environmental concerns. Overall, ICL has strong upside potential but it needs to carefully navigate a volatile market.

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Sources and Disclaimers

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About ICL Israel Chemicals Ltd

Exchange NYSE
Headquaters -
IPO Launch date 2014-09-24
President & CEO Mr. Elad Aharonson
Sector Basic Materials
Industry Agricultural Inputs
Full time employees 12000
Full time employees 12000

ICL Group Ltd, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a specialty minerals and chemicals company worldwide. It operates in four segments: Industrial Products, Potash, Phosphate Solutions, and Growing Solutions. The Industrial Products segment produces bromine out of a solution that is a by-product of the potash production process, as well as bromine-based compounds; sells various grades of potash, salt, magnesium chloride, and magnesia products; and produces and markets phosphorous-based flame retardants and other phosphorus-based products. The Potash segment produces and sells potash, salt, magnesium, electricity, and magnesium alloys; and related by-products, including chlorine and sylvinite. The Phosphate segment uses phosphate commodity products to produce specialty products; sells phosphate-based fertilizers, as well as sulphuric and green phosphoric acid, and phosphate fertilizers; and offers phosphate salts and acids. It also develops and produces functional food ingredients and phosphate additives. The Growing Solutions segment develops, manufactures, markets, and sells fertilizers based primarily on nitrogen, potash, and phosphate, including water-soluble specialty, liquid, soluble, and controlled-release fertilizers, as well as secondary nutrients, bio-stimulants, soil conditioners, seed treatment products, and adjuvants. The company also offers digital platforms and technological solutions for farmers and agronomists. It serves pharmaceutical, food, oil and gas, de-icing, building and construction, oral care, paints and coatings, water treatment, electronics, automotive, agriculture, textiles, tire manufacturing, and healthcare industries, as well as power plants and battery producers. It sells its products through marketing companies, agents, and distributors. The company was formerly known as Israel Chemicals Ltd. and changed its name to ICL Group Ltd in May 2020. The company was incorporated in 1968 and is headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel.