Iluka Resources (ILU) Stock Price, Fundamentals & Analysis

What ILU does

Iluka Resources (ILU) is a stock listed on the ASX that explores, develops, mines, processes, markets, and rehabilitates mineral sands across Australia, China, the rest of Asia, Europe, and the Americas. It operates through Mineral Sands, Rare Earths, and Idle segments, producing zircon, titanium dioxide products (rutile and synthetic rutile), ilmenite, activated carbon, gypsum, and iron concentrate. The company also explores rare earth elements such as neodymium, praseodymium, dysprosium, and others. Its products are used in technology, construction, medical, lifestyle, defense, and industrial applications. Iluka Resources was formerly known as Westralian Sands Limited and changed its name in May 1999; it was incorporated in 1954 and is headquartered in Perth, Australia.

Key numbers explained

• The current price is 5.87 AUD, down 2.98% today.
• Market capitalisation of 2.53B AUD reflects the total market value of all outstanding shares.
• The forward P/E ratio of -24.4 is negative because expected earnings are negative, so the usual interpretation of P/E as a valuation multiple does not apply here.
• Earnings per share (trailing 12 months) is -0.94 AUD, indicating a loss per share over the past year.
• The dividend yield is 1.02%, meaning the annual dividend represents about 1.02% of the current share price; the next ex-dividend date is 31 aug. 2026.
• Beta of 0.8 suggests the stock has historically been less volatile than the overall market.
• The 52-week range of 4,92 – 9,48 shows the lowest and highest traded prices over the past year.
• Revenue growth year over year is -21.1%, and the profit margin is -45.2%, both reflecting a period of shrinking sales and losses.

What to watch

Iluka Resources operates in the Basic Materials sector and is sensitive to global commodity prices for mineral sands and rare earths. Investors often monitor production volumes, export demand from Asia, and currency movements, particularly the Australian dollar. The company's exploration activities in rare earths could influence long-term narratives, while its Idle segment reflects assets not currently in production. Because it is part of the ASX 200, broader index movements and sector rotations can affect its share price. Peer companies such as Capricorn Metals (CMM), Deterra Royalties (DRR), and Stanmore Resources (SMR) operate in adjacent mining and materials spaces and may be watched for comparison.

What to watch

Iluka Resources operates in the Basic Materials sector and is sensitive to global commodity prices for mineral sands and rare earths. Investors often monitor production volumes, export demand from Asia, and currency movements, particularly the Australian dollar. The company's exploration activities in rare earths could influence long-term narratives, while its Idle segment reflects assets not currently in production. Because it is part of the ASX 200, broader index movements and sector rotations can affect its share price. Peer companies such as Capricorn Metals (CMM), Deterra Royalties (DRR), and Stanmore Resources (SMR) operate in adjacent mining and materials spaces and may be watched for comparison.