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Upturn Advisory Summary
04/22/2025: IDR (3-star) is a STRONG-BUY. BUY since 18 days. Profits (23.77%). Updated daily EoD!
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -19.56% | Avg. Invested days 32 | Today’s Advisory Strong Buy |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 246.79M USD | Price to earnings Ratio 26.96 | 1Y Target Price 17.5 |
Price to earnings Ratio 26.96 | 1Y Target Price 17.5 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 300775 | Beta 0.93 | 52 Weeks Range 7.59 - 19.75 | Updated Date 04/25/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 7.59 - 19.75 | Updated Date 04/25/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.67 |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 34.3% | Operating Margin (TTM) 36.22% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 15.51% | Return on Equity (TTM) 28.72% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 26.96 | Forward PE 23.75 | Enterprise Value 239641592 | Price to Sales(TTM) 9.58 |
Enterprise Value 239641592 | Price to Sales(TTM) 9.58 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 9.3 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 22.21 | Shares Outstanding 13665100 | Shares Floating 11669550 |
Shares Outstanding 13665100 | Shares Floating 11669550 | ||
Percent Insiders 4.49 | Percent Institutions 20.56 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 4 | Target Price 16.5 | Buy 1 | Strong Buy - |
Buy 1 | Strong Buy - | ||
Hold - | Sell - | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
Idaho Strategic Resources Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Idaho Strategic Resources, Inc. (IDR) was founded in 2006. Initially focused on gold exploration and production in the Murray Gold Belt of the Coeur d'Alene Mining District, Idaho, the company has since diversified to include rare earth element exploration and processing.
Core Business Areas
- Gold Production: Extracting and processing gold from their mining claims. They have active gold properties in Idaho.
- Rare Earth Elements: Exploration and development of rare earth element deposits. This includes exploration, resource estimation, and process development for rare earth extraction.
Leadership and Structure
John Swallow is the CEO. The company follows a traditional corporate structure with a board of directors overseeing management.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Gold Bullion: Gold produced from the Company's operations is sold as gold bullion. Market share data is difficult to determine precisely for individual producers, but IDR competes with larger gold mining companies like Newmont (NEM) and Barrick Gold (GOLD).
- Rare Earth Element Exploration Claims: Idaho Strategic Resources holds mineral properties believed to contain rare earth elements. Currently, their activities are largely exploratory, therefore no revenue exists at this point. Lynas Rare Earths (LYSCF) and MP Materials (MP) are competitors in the rare earth elements.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The gold mining industry is mature and subject to fluctuations in gold prices. The rare earth element market is growing, driven by demand from clean energy and high-tech industries, but is dominated by China.
Positioning
Idaho Strategic Resources is a smaller player in both the gold and rare earth industries. Their competitive advantage lies in their strategic land position in Idaho and expertise in exploration and mineral processing.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for gold is multi-billion globally. The rare earth market is also in the billions, and projected to grow with the EV market. IDR is positioned to service a small portion of the global TAM.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strategic land position in the Coeur d'Alene Mining District
- Experienced management team
- Diversification into rare earth elements
Weaknesses
- Small market capitalization
- Limited financial resources
- Dependence on commodity prices
- Rare Earths project still in exploratory phases
Opportunities
- Rising demand for rare earth elements
- Potential for new gold discoveries
- Government support for domestic mining
- Increase in gold prices
Threats
- Fluctuations in gold and rare earth prices
- Environmental regulations
- Competition from larger mining companies
- Geopolitical risks related to rare earth supply chains
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- NEM
- GOLD
- MP
- LYSCF
Competitive Landscape
Idaho Strategic Resources faces significant competition from larger, more established mining companies. Their niche strategy focuses on specific regions and mineral deposits.
Major Acquisitions
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth is dependent on gold production and exploration success. The expansion into rare earth elements represents a new growth area.
Future Projections: Future growth depends on the success of their rare earth projects and ability to increase gold production. Analyst estimates are limited for companies of this size.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include focusing on expanding the rare earth element properties and optimizing gold production.
Summary
Idaho Strategic Resources is a small mining company with operations in gold and rare earth elements. The company's future is tied to the successful development of its rare earth projects, as their gold production is modest relative to major players. The company will need to address the significant capital requirements of the rare earth industry. While they are positioned in a strategic location, their relatively small scale presents challenges when dealing with regulatory, market, and funding pressures. Therefore, Idaho Strategic Resources needs to be watchful about its market position and financial situation to succeed and compete.
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Sources and Disclaimers
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Disclaimers:
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About Idaho Strategic Resources Inc
Exchange NYSE MKT | Headquaters Coeur d'Alene, ID, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2011-02-23 | Chairman of the Board, CEO & President Mr. John A. Swallow | ||
Sector Basic Materials | Industry Gold | Full time employees 51 | Website https://www.idahostrategic.com |
Full time employees 51 | Website https://www.idahostrategic.com |
Idaho Strategic Resources, Inc., a resource-based company, engages in exploring for, developing, and extracting gold, silver, and base metal mineral resources in the Greater Coeur d'Alene Mining District of North Idaho. Its portfolio of mineral properties includes the Golden Chest Mine, a producing gold mine located in the Murray Gold Belt (MGB) of North Idaho; approximately 1,500 acres of patented mineral property and approximately 5,800 acres of nearby and adjacent un-patented mineral property located within the MGB; rare earth element projects located in the Idaho REE-Th Belt near Salmon, Idaho; and early-stage exploration properties in Central Idaho. The company was formerly known as New Jersey Mining Company and changed its name to Idaho Strategic Resources, Inc. in December 2021. Idaho Strategic Resources, Inc. was incorporated in 1996 and is based in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.
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