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Idaho Strategic Resources, Inc. IDR

Basic MaterialsGoldAMEX📅 Scored March 7, 2026
Price at analysis: $26.79
Crucible Score
54.1
C
Quality × Value Composite
KQI — Quality
64.7
B-
Fundamental Quality Index
KVI — Value
41.0
D
Valuation Attractiveness Index
Crucible Verdict — IDR

Idaho Strategic Resources, Inc. (IDR) presents a stark quality-value divide with solid fundamentals (73 Financial Quality, 74 Management Effectiveness) undermined by weak diversification and market positioning that drag the overall score to 54.1. IDR trades at an 18% discount to fair value despite a 70% earnings beat rate, though insider selling raises questions. The company's narrow focus creates both opportunity and vulnerability in volatile commodity cycles.

— Kal, Kaladin Capital Intelligence

◆ KQI Quality Dimensions

Financial Quality
72.7
Growth Profile⚠
70.5
Moat Durability⚠
68.5
Management Effectiveness⚠
73.8
Diversification & Resilience
25.0
Market Position
24.0
Weakest dimension: Market Position (24.0)

◆ KVI Value Dimensions

DCF Margin of Safety
61.1
FCF Yield & Cash Returns
15.6
Relative Valuation
34.1
Growth-Adjusted Value
35.0
Historical Valuation
52.8
Macro Context
55.2

◆ DCF Valuation Scenarios

Bear Case
$18.42
Base Case
$31.55
Bull Case
$49.80
Price at Analysis
$26.79
ScenarioFair ValueRev CAGR (5yr)Terminal MarginWACC
🔴 Bear$18.428.0%32.0%9.9%
🟢 Base$31.5512.0%37.0%9.3%
🟢 Bull$49.8016.0%42.0%8.8%
Key Assumptions: IDR has shown explosive revenue recovery from $8M to $42M over 5 years with margins expanding from -40% to 38%, reflecting a gold miner ramping production. Base case assumes continued growth at 12% CAGR as production matures with margins stabilizing around 37%; capex intensity remains elevated at 22% of revenue given ongoing mine development. Tax rate assumed at 5% near-term given accumulated losses, rising modestly over the projection period. Bear case reflects gold price weakness compressing margins and slowing growth, while bull case assumes sustained high gold prices and successful expansion driving above-trend growth.

◆ Financial Snapshot

Profitability

Gross Margin58.9%
Operating Margin26.1%
Net Margin27.8%
ROIC16.7%
ROE-10.0%

Balance Sheet

Balance SheetCR: 8.55
Cash ConversionFCF/EPS: 0.27x
Capital IntensityCapex/Rev: 22.5%
Altman Z-Score60.51 (Safe)
Piotroski F-Score7/9 (Good)

Growth

Revenue CAGR46.0% CAGR
Earnings CAGR504.5% CAGR
Growth ConsistencyCV: 2.26
Segment BreadthNo data
Quarterly TrendRev↑, Margin∆, WC↓, Exp↓
Earnings CredibilityTends to Beat

◆ Analyst Consensus & Leadership

Analyst Price Targets

Avg Target (Last Quarter)$45.00
Analysts Covering (Quarter)1
Avg Target (Last Year)$31.25
Analysts (Year)2

Leadership & Governance

CEO Ownership32.7%
Insider ActivitySelling
Capital AllocationROIC 16.7% vs WACC 3.9%
Earnings Beat Rate70% (15/22)

◆ Company Profile

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.

CEO
John A. Swallow
Employees
51
Headquarters
Coeur d'Alene, ID, US
IPO Date
October 27, 1999
Exchange
AMEX

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Analysis conducted March 7, 2026 based on most recent SEC filings. Updated quarterly, after new SEC filings.

Point-in-time fundamental analysis. Not investment advice. Scores reflect company quality and valuation at time of analysis and may not reflect current market conditions.

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