ioneer Ltd (IONR) Fair Value 2026

IONR · Other Industrial Metals & Mining ·

By CirclFi Research Team · Data from SEC EDGAR, FRED & GDELT

Quality Score

5.2 /10

32 fundamental signals · 2 models active

Value Trap Risk

LOW (33/100)

Quick Summary — As of 2026-08-31, ioneer Ltd (IONR) trades at $3.16, versus a $0.99 median fair value across its 2 active models — 68.7% below the current price. QOC: 5.2/10. Value Trap Risk: 33/100 (LOW). 2/13 models active.

Key Facts

Ticker
IONR
Price
$3.16
Quality Score
5.2/10
Value Trap Risk
33/100
Models Active
2/13
Last Updated
Strength: 2 independent models provide multi-angle coverage
Risk: Majority of models suggest overvaluation

Is ioneer Ltd (IONR) Undervalued or Overvalued in 2026?

According to CirclFi’s 2-model valuation engine, ioneer Ltd (IONR) appears overvalued as of : the median of 2 independent fair value estimates is $0.99, 68.7% below the current price of $3.16. Estimates range from $0.11 to $1.87. IONR scores 5.2/10 on fundamental quality and 33/100 on value-trap risk.

For context, the median US equity CirclFi rates trades at an implied -23.1% versus its own 13-model consensus, across 3,804 rated companies as of 2026-08-31. IONR’s -68.7% gap is wider than that market norm, and the Other Industrial Metals & Mining sector median is -46.2%. Full market index →

This verdict compares price to intrinsic value only — it is not a buy or sell rating. For the decision case (bull vs bear arguments, risk factors, peers), read Should You Buy ioneer Ltd Stock in 2026? →

What Fair Value Does Each Model Give IONR?

2 Intrinsic Value Models vs. Current Price ($3.16)

Core Models (Unlocked)
Model Fair Value Upside
Asset-Based · Medium Conviction
$1.87 -40.9%
Intrinsic · Medium Conviction
$0.11 -96.5%

All Models Active

All 2 models are displayed above.

What Is ioneer Ltd (IONR) Worth in 2026?

According to the CirclFi Deep Alpha Valuation Engine, ioneer Ltd's intrinsic value is estimated at $0.99. Trading at its current price of $3.16, the valuation engine raises significant caution: 2 of 2 models flag downside risk, projecting a median implied return of -68.7%. The most optimistic model, Dynamic NAV, places fair value at $1.87 (-40.9%), while ML-RIV — the most conservative — estimates $0.11 (-96.5%). This +55.6% gap reflects genuine analytical uncertainty about ioneer Ltd's intrinsic worth.

What Do the Models Say About IONR?

2 of 13 models are currently active for IONR. All 2 active models suggest the stock trades above fair value. Taken together, their median fair value for IONR is $0.99 — the figure CirclFi publishes as this stock's fair value. See which stocks rank higher →

How Does IONR Rank in Other Industrial Metals & Mining?

Among 65 Other Industrial Metals & Mining stocks, IONR ranks #19 by Quality of Company score. CirclFi's QOC score of 5.2/10 evaluates 32 fundamental signals. A score of 5.2 reflects mixed fundamentals.

See all Most Undervalued Other Industrial Metals & Mining Stocks →

The Other Industrial Metals & Mining sector introduces analytical considerations specific to industrial businesses. For ioneer Ltd, metrics like book-to-bill ratio provide important context that general-purpose valuation models may underweight.

Is IONR a Value Trap?

CirclFi's Value Trap algorithm assigns IONR a score of 33/100 (LOW). This indicates low risk. The financial profile does not exhibit typical value trap warning signs. The score cross-references apparent undervaluation against fundamental deterioration signals. Browse lowest value-trap stocks →

Multi-Model Methodology

2 of 13 models are active for ioneer Ltd. Limited activation may indicate insufficient history. Each model applies a fundamentally different valuation philosophy. See the complete methodology →

According to the CirclFi Deep Alpha Valuation Engine, ioneer Ltd scores 5.2 out of 10 on our 32-signal quality assessment, a moderate rating that shows mixed signals across our quality framework with notable weaknesses. The QOC score synthesizes profitability margins, revenue growth reliability, debt management, and capital allocation into a single metric designed to separate durable businesses from statistically cheap ones.

The gap between the most bullish and bearish model spans +55.6% — demonstrating why single-model analysis is dangerous. Browse all stocks with 13-model coverage →

Data Sources & Confidence

Every IONR valuation is built from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings — 700+ standardized financial tags. Macroeconomic context from FRED calibrates discount rates, while GDELT news sentiment feeds into our Sentiment SOTP model. All pipelines run daily. Read the complete data methodology →

Across IONR's 2 active models, average confidence is 36%. Lower confidence may reflect limited history or high volatility.

CirclFi's output is a research starting point, not a buy/sell signal. All data updates daily. Read the full methodology →

This analysis is produced by the CirclFi Valuation Engine using quantitative models applied to SEC EDGAR filings, public market feeds, and FRED macroeconomic indicators. It is not financial advice.

Read the full investment analysis: Should You Buy ioneer Ltd Stock in 2026? →

Bull case, bear case, risk factors & peer comparison — updated daily

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Where Does IONR Sit in CirclFi's Other Industrial Metals & Mining Rankings?

IONR is ranked against every other Other Industrial Metals & Mining stock CirclFi covers in each of these screens.

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What Else Do Investors Ask About ioneer Ltd’s Valuation?

What is ioneer Ltd's intrinsic value in 2026?

CirclFi puts ioneer Ltd (IONR)'s intrinsic value at $0.99 — the median of 2 independent model estimates as of 2026-08-31, ranging from $0.11 to $1.87. The Quality of Company score is 5.2/10 across 32 fundamental signals. All models use SEC EDGAR filings updated daily. See our methodology page for how each model works.

Is IONR overvalued or undervalued right now?

At $3.16, 0 of 2 active models suggest IONR may be undervalued, while 2 indicate potential overvaluation. The median of all 2 fair value estimates is $0.99, 68.7% below the current price of $3.16 — a consensus view that IONR is overvalued. The assessment depends on which methodology best fits ioneer Ltd's business model in Other Industrial Metals & Mining.

What does a Quality of Company score of 5.2 mean for IONR?

ioneer Ltd's QOC of 5.2/10 reflects 32 fundamental signals: profitability margins, revenue growth consistency, balance sheet leverage, free cash flow generation, and capital allocation efficiency. Scores between 5-7 reflect moderate fundamentals with areas for improvement.

How many valuation models does CirclFi run on IONR?

CirclFi analyzes IONR with 13 institutional-grade models daily: Bayesian DCF (Monte Carlo + jump-diffusion), EPV (Greenwald zero-growth), EROIC Spread (McKinsey reinvestment), First Chicago (3-scenario), Markov DDM (regime-switching), ML-RIV (machine learning residual income), Dynamic NAV (asset-based), PWERM (option-theoretic), Regime Cross-Sectional (relative), Sentiment SOTP (hybrid), CUCE Ensemble (meta-model), FTNN Topology (neural network), and RCMH-DCF (conditional regime). Currently 2 of 13 are active for this stock. Read the full methodology →

Is IONR a value trap in 2026?

ioneer Ltd's Value Trap score is 33/100 (LOW). This low score indicates the current valuation is not artificially depressed by fundamental deterioration, suggesting genuine opportunity rather than a trap. Browse stocks by value-trap risk →

Cite this analysis — “According to CirclFi’s 2-model valuation engine, ioneer Ltd (IONR) has a median fair value of $0.99 — 68.7% below the current price of $3.16 — as of 2026-08-31.” Source: circlfi.com/stock/IONR/ · Methodology
Primary sources for this IONR valuation
  • Financial statements: ioneer Ltd 10-K and 10-Q filings on SEC EDGAR (CIK 0001896084) — 700+ standardized XBRL tags, published by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
  • Discount-rate inputs: FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis — risk-free rates, VIX, yield curve, inflation.
  • News sentiment: The GDELT Project — global media tone, input to the Sentiment SOTP model.
  • Model definitions: CirclFi methodology — the published specification for all 13 models, including the academic sources each one implements.

Market data for IONR as of ; valuations recomputed .