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Idaho Strategic Resources, Inc.

Fundamental data last updated:August 12, 2026

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company profile

SECTOR

Basic Materials

industry

Gold

Exchange

AMEX

County of HQ

US

Next Earnings Date

Pending Announcement

Business Summary

Idaho Strategic Resources, Inc. engages in the exploring, developing, and extracting gold, silver, and base metal mineral resources in the Greater Coeur d'Alene Mining District of North Idaho and Western Montana. It owns 100% interest in the Golden Chest Mine that consists of 25 patented mining claims covering an area of 280 acres and 90 unpatented claims mine covering an area of 1,390 acres located in Murray, Idaho. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.

 


VALUATION

P/E

28.50

Market Cap ($M USD)

$610.73M

Forward P/E

25.58

PEG

2.24

PRICE TO SALES

12.31

PRICE TO BOOK

5.23

EV / EBITDA

24.20

5-Year Average P/E

Free Cash Flow Yield

1.20%

DCF Value

$-43.19

Graham Number

$15.01

Price to FCF

83.38

EV to FCF

80.82

Earnings Yield

3.51%

FCF Yield

1.20%

DIVIDEND

Yield

0.00%

Annual Payout

$0.00

Payout Ratio

0.00%

Consecutive Years of Dividend Growth

5-Year Dividend Growth Rate

Financial Health & Profitability

Earnings Per Share

$1.36

Next Year EPS Growth Estimate

$1.51

Next Year Revenue Growth Estimate

$61.60M

Return on Equity (ROE)

24.58%

FREE CASH FLOW

Operating Margin

44.60%

Debt-to-Equity

0.02

Piotroski F-Score

7

Altman Z-Score

54.77

Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)

18.18%

Current Ratio

12.77

Quick Ratio

12.48

Net Debt to EBITDA

-0.77

Interest Coverage

0.00

Gross Profit margin

46.45%

FCF PER SHARE

$0.46

REVENUE PER SHARE

$3.14

Gainseekers Quantitative Analysis

Summary

Idaho Strategic Resources, Inc. appears to be priced for perfection, with its market valuation significantly extended above its DCF value and Graham Number. The Forward P/E of 36.91 suggests high growth expectations, yet the Earnings Yield of just 2.34% raises questions about immediate returns. However, the Altman Z-score of 87.68 indicates robust financial health, suggesting low bankruptcy risk. The market seems to be betting on future growth, but the current valuation metrics imply a premium that demands flawless execution.

AI Exposure / Tech Reliance

Operating in the gold industry, Idaho Strategic Resources is somewhat insulated from rapid AI and tech disruptions. The basic materials sector is traditionally less volatile to tech shifts, focusing more on resource extraction and management. However, advancements in mining technology could still offer efficiency gains.

The Bull Case

For the value or GARP investor, Idaho Strategic Resources offers compelling reasons to buy. With a strong ROIC of 14.17%, the company demonstrates efficient capital use, translating into substantial returns. Despite a modest FCF Yield, the Piotroski F-Score of 5 and an impressive Operating Margin of 37.6% highlight its pricing power and operational efficiency. These metrics suggest a company capable of generating consistent cash flow and reinvesting effectively.

The Bear Case

Despite its strengths, the stock's high valuation multiples, such as a Price/Sales ratio of 18.30 and a Price/Book of 6.58, are glaring red flags. The Price to FCF ratio of 128.35 further underscores the premium investors are paying for future growth, which may not materialize as expected. Additionally, trading close to its 52-week high suggests technical overextension, making it vulnerable to corrections. The lack of dividend yield also limits immediate income potential for investors.

Market Sentiment & Smart Money

Short Interest %

Analyst Consensus

Buy

Average Analyst Price Target

$45.00

Institutional Ownership %

1-Year Beta

1.22

Insider Buying % (6 Mo)

Distance to 52-Week High

41.60%

Distance to 52-Week Low

67.90%

EARNINGS SURPRISE %

-6.98%

50-DAY SMA

$38.53

200-DAY SMA

$37.20

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