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IPH: Forward Margin Improvement Will Drive Upside Despite Leadership Transition

Update shared on 28 Nov 2025

Fair value Decreased 6.89%
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Analysts have revised their price target for IPH, lowering the fair value estimate from $5.86 to $5.46. This reflects expectations of slower revenue growth and a higher discount rate, while noting a modest improvement in profit margins and a decrease in the forward P/E ratio.

What's in the News

  • IPH Limited announced that Dr Blattman, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, will retire during the second half of 2026. The Board has withdrawn a related resolution regarding this transition (company announcement).

Valuation Changes

  • Consensus Analyst Price Target: Lowered from A$5.86 to A$5.46, reflecting a more cautious outlook.
  • Discount Rate: Increased slightly from 7.27% to 7.63%, indicating a higher perceived risk profile.
  • Revenue Growth: Revised down from 2.87% to 2.59%, suggesting expectations of slower growth.
  • Net Profit Margin: Improved modestly from 13.98% to 14.20%.
  • Future P/E: Decreased from 15.14x to 14.14x, which signals expected changes in earnings relative to price.

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