IperionX Limited American Depositary Share(IPX)

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1-STAR RATING
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$19.77
09/23/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for IPX

09/23/2026: IPX (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

IperionX is an emerging materials technology company focused on producing sustainable, low-carbon titanium metal powders and critical minerals. Its primary strength lies in its proprietary technology that aims to disrupt the energy-intensive titanium supply chain, particularly for aerospace and defense industries. The growth story centers on successfully scaling these processes and establishing domestic production in the United States. Key risks include significant execution uncertainty in scaling production, potential share dilution to fund operations, and competition from well-established incumbents. The stock is best suited for risk-tolerant investors who can monitor technological milestones, as it remains a highly speculative growth opportunity with no current income generation.

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitThis is a high-risk growth story contingent on technology commercialization and scale-up.
Momentum investorStrong fit while signal remains positiveThe stock can experience significant volatility driven by news on technological milestones.
Value investorWeak fitThe company currently lacks the stable earnings or assets for traditional value assessment.
Dividend investorWeak fitNo dividend is paid, and none is expected in the near term.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh inherent risk associated with early-stage technology and mining operations.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock is highly sensitive to speculative news and market cycles.
Valuation riskHighValuation is primarily based on future projections rather than current cash flow.
Competition risk (Legacy titanium industry)Medium / highIncumbent producers have massive scale and established customer bases.
Business qualityMediumThe company is transitioning from developer to potential producer.
Dividend incomeLow / noneInvestors should not expect income from this investment.
Execution riskHighScaling proprietary tech to industrial volumes is inherently uncertain.

Price Behavior

Steep Decline
PRICE PATH

Steep Decline

The stock price has dropped sharply with strong downward pressure.

Highly Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Highly Choppy

The stock has experienced frequent, large price swings that make its near-term movement less predictable.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 33.69%
Avg. Invested days 40
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

IPX receives a 2-star rating, supported by solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak unit economics, soft company fundamentals, and soft quantitative characteristics.

Company Fundamentals

IPX has soft overall fundamentals (2 stars), with moderate financial health, soft growth momentum, and soft ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, growth and ownership metrics are mixed: negative earnings growth (-59.0%), soft cash generation (FCF margin 0.0%), slightly negative revenue growth (+0.0%).

Financial Health Rating

IPX's financial health is supported by strong efficiency, including operating-expense and cost-of-revenue discipline (opex 0.0% of revenue). Profitability is weak (1 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

IPX's growth profile is soft, with the least-weak measure being revenue growth at +0.0% FY2025 versus FY2024. By comparison, while earnings growth (-59.0%, negative) and free-cash-flow growth (-47.7%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

Institutional ownership is 16.8% and approximately 75.5% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership is only 0.00%, which materially reduces the ownership score.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Van Eck Associates Corporation 0.60%
Stifel Financial Corp 0.18%
Millennium Management LLC 0.16%
Woodline Partners LP 0.13%
Old West Investment Management, LLC 0.10%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

IPX generates approximately $-0 of gross profit, $-0 of operating income, and $-0 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Strong cash conversion and healthy margins support the rating, although capital efficiency remains below the highest tier.

Economic Dimensions

Effective Tax Rate: 0.00%

Quantitative Style Profile

IPX has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while elevated volatility.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

High VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 777.50M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 45.5
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 45.5
Volume (30-day avg) 315.2K shares
Beta 1.28
52 Weeks Range 17.40 - 61.45
Updated Date 09/23/2026
52 Weeks Range 17.40 - 61.45
Updated Date 09/23/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -1.17

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Titanium Metal ProductionDevelopment of low-carbon, circular titanium powders for industrial and aerospace use.Future revenue hinges on selling high-value metal powder to manufacturers.
Mineral ExtractionProduction of titanium and zircon mineral sands from the Tennessee project.Potential for commodity-based revenue streams once mining operations begin.
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Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 1250
Enterprise Value 691.65M
Price to Sales(TTM) -
Enterprise Value 691.65M
Price to Sales(TTM) -
Enterprise Value to Revenue -
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -16.81
Shares Outstanding 36.21M
Shares Floating 27.32M
Shares Outstanding 36.21M
Shares Floating 27.32M
Percent Insiders -
Percent Institutions 16.84

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Financial Metrics

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Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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About IperionX Limited American Depositary Share

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquarters Charlotte, NC, United States
IPO Launch date 2022-06-21
Founder, MD, CEO & Executive Director Mr. Anastasios Arima B.Com.
Sector Basic Materials
Industry Other Industrial Metals & Mining
Full time employees -
Full time employees -

IperionX Limited engages in the development of its mineral properties in the United States. It holds a 100% interest in the critical minerals Titan project, which has resources of titanium, zircon, and rare earth mineral resources in Tennessee, the United States. The company also engages in the production of angular and spherical titanium metal powders. It serves automotive and transport, consumer electronics, aerospace and defense, energy, medical, luxury goods, and industrial markets. The company was formerly known as Hyperion Metals Limited and changed its name to IperionX Limited in February 2022. IperionX Limited was incorporated in 2017 and is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.