Iluka Resources (ASX:ILU): Valuation Check After Withdrawing 2025 Synthetic Rutile Production Guidance

Iluka Resources (ASX:ILU) has been back in the spotlight after scrapping its 2025 synthetic rutile production guidance. The company cited an unresolved contract with a key UK customer that rattled investors and amplified recent downgrades.

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The guidance withdrawal has accelerated a pullback that was already forming, with a 7 day share price return of minus 8.87 percent and a 30 day share price return of minus 11.94 percent. However, the year to date share price return of 12.52 percent and 1 year total shareholder return of 13.49 percent still point to longer term investors being modestly ahead even as momentum cools.

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With earnings still growing, a sizeable discount to analyst targets and sentiment reset after guidance shocks, is Iluka now an underappreciated miner in transition, or are markets already correctly pricing in its future growth?

Most Popular Narrative: 22.2% Undervalued

With Iluka Resources last closing at A$5.75 against a narrative fair value of A$7.40, the valuation case leans firmly toward upside potential.

The development of the Eneabba rare earths refinery, with secured funding and progress in construction, positions Iluka for significant growth in the high-demand rare earth market, potentially boosting future revenue streams. The anticipated commencement of the Balranald project will increase the supply of natural rutile and high-quality zircon, addressing existing supply constraints, and is expected to contribute positively to revenue and earnings once production begins.

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Want to see how sustained double digit growth interacts with thinner margins and a richer future earnings multiple, yet still points to upside? The full narrative joins those moving parts into one bold valuation roadmap.

Result: Fair Value of $7.40 (UNDERVALUED)

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However, rising Australian operating costs and potential rare earth oversupply could strain margins and cash flow, which may challenge the optimistic growth and valuation narrative.

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