Stock Analysis
IES Holdings, Inc. Common StockIESC
P/E 22.15×· 5Y range 10.52–69.91×· 69th percentile of history
Sector: Industrials · Industry: Electrical Work
AnalystsSell6 analystsP/E 22.2× sits at the 69th percentile of its 5.059548254620124-year history.
No reported debt · Q1 2026.
PMP Verdict
High quality, fairly valued
Strengths
- Financial Health93
- Profitability82
Strong fundamentals at a reasonable valuation.
Market context
-4.0% today· Z 1.3σ· RVOL 3.9×
Bull Case
- ✓Altman Z 10.6 — safe-zone balance sheet
- ✓ROE 47.2% — efficient capital deployment
- ✓Revenue CAGR 21.7% — durable top-line growth
- ✓Interest coverage 129.3× — debt well covered
What's happening with IESC
Profile
Strong financial health, profitability, growth and earnings quality; valuation and moat lag behind.
How is each axis scored?
- Valuation42/100 · Weak
- P/E vs own history (69th pct)5/25
- FCF yield (2.1%)5/25
- P/S (2.7x)20/25
- EV/EBIT (21.0x)12/25
- Growth75/100 · Strong
- Revenue CAGR (21.7%)25/25
- Net income CAGR (46.0%)25/25
- EPS CAGR 5Y (24.7%)25/25
- Fwd implied growth (-24.8%)0/25
- Profitability82/100 · Strong
- ROIC (55.5%)25/25
- ROE (47.2%)25/25
- Net margin (11.4%)20/25
- Operating margin (12.4%)12/25
- Financial Health93/100 · Strong
- Altman Z (10.58)25/25
- Current ratio (1.80)18/25
- Interest coverage (129.3x)25/25
- Net cash / debt (Net cash)25/25
- Quality75/100 · Strong
- Piotroski F (6/9)15/25
- Beneish M (-2.34)20/25
- FCF conversion (50%)15/25
- Margin stability (σ 3.3%)25/25
- Moat42/100 · Weak
- ROIC >12% years (6/9 yrs)13/25
- Median gross margin (18.7%)6/25
- FCF-positive years (8/9 yrs)18/25
- Worst-year net margin (worst -1.6%)5/25
About IES Holdings, Inc. Common Stock
IES Holdings Inc owns and manages subsidiaries that design and installs integrated electrical and technology systems and provide infrastructure products and services. Show more
It has four business segments; Communications, Residential, Infrastructure Solutions, and Commercial & Industrial. The majority of the revenue for the company is generated from its Residential segment in which the company provides electrical installation services for single-family housing and multi-family apartment complexes, as well as heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) and plumbing installation services. This segment also provides services for installing residential solar power, both for new construction and existing residences.
Headquarters: HOUSTON, TX · Employees: 10,283 · Website ↗
Price History
Weekly Candlestick Chart — up to 5Y
Key Metrics
Financial snapshot · Tap any metric for its definition and grade
TTM Snapshot
trailing twelve months · YoYValuation
42D+P/E (TTM)22.0xB
Grade B: FairPrice / TTM EPS (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 10.5x–69.9x · 69th pct
P/FCF45.6xD
Grade D: ExpensivePrice / Free Cash Flow per share (Finnhub). Inverse of FCF yield — negative when FCF is negative
FCF Yield2.1%C
Grade C: LowTTM (OCF − CapEx) / Market Cap — vs own 5Y history: -7.9%–10.7% · 37th pct
P/S (TTM)2.67xB
Grade B: FairPrice / TTM Revenue (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 0.3x–7.9x · 83rd pct
EV/EBIT21.0xC
Grade C: ExpensiveEnterprise value / TTM EBIT (D&A not in our data) — capital-structure neutral — vs own 5Y history: 7.3x–63.4x · 76th pct
EV/Sales2.6xB
Grade B: FairEnterprise Value / TTM Revenue (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral sales multiple
Forward P/E29.3xC
Grade C: ExpensivePrice / next-year EPS estimate — shows whether the TTM multiple is rich or just front-loading growth
P/B Ratio11.06xD
Grade D: Very expensivePrice to Book Value. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
PEG Ratio0.28A
Grade A: CheapFinnhub PEG — their P/E basis ÷ expected EPS growth. Suppressed when their P/E diverges >2× from our TTM P/E (different basis)
Dividend Yield0.16%A
Grade A: PaysTTM dividend yield (Finnhub) — annual dividends / price. None = no dividend; very high yield can signal distress
Payout Ratio60.4%C
Grade C: HighDividends / Net Income (Finnhub) — share of earnings paid out; >90% or negative = unsustainable
Profitability
82AROIC55.5%A
Grade A: MoatNOPAT (EBIT less ~21% tax) / invested capital (equity + debt − cash). Flagship quality metric — durable >15% signals a moat
ROE47.2%A
Grade A: StrongReturn on Equity. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
ROA24.3%A
Grade A: StrongReturn on Assets (Finnhub) — Net Income / Total Assets; how efficiently assets produce profit
Net Margin11.4%A
Grade A: HighNet Income / Revenue
Operating Margin12.4%C
Grade C: AverageTTM EBIT / TTM Revenue
Gross Margin26.3%D
Grade D: LowGross Profit / Revenue
FCF Margin5.7%D
Grade D: LowFCF / Revenue
True FCF Margin5.4%C
Grade C: AverageTTM (OCF − CapEx − SBC) / TTM Revenue — SBC treated as a real cost
Growth
75B+Revenue CAGR21.7%A
Grade A: HighCompound annual revenue growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
Net Income CAGR46.0%A
Grade A: HighCompound annual net income growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
EPS CAGR (5Y)24.7%A
Grade A: HighCompound annual EPS growth over up to 5Y of per-share earnings (own statements). Null when either endpoint EPS ≤ 0
Implied EPS Growth-24.8%D
Grade D: Decl.Analyst forward EPS (normalized basis) vs our GAAP TTM EPS — different bases, so extreme values usually mark cyclically depressed TTM earnings, not real growth
Dilution (5Y)-5.4%A
Grade A: BuybacksShare count change over 5Y
SBC / Net Income3.2%A
Grade A: LowStock-based comp/Net income. >30% = dilution risk
SBC / Revenue0.4%A
Grade A: LowTTM stock-based comp / TTM Revenue
Financial Health
93A+Altman Z-Score10.58A
Grade A: SafeBankruptcy risk. >3 Safe, <1.8 Distress
Current Ratio1.80xC
Grade C: OkCurrent Assets/Liabilities
Quick Ratio1.45xA
Grade A: High(Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities (Finnhub) — stricter liquidity test, excludes inventory
Interest Coverage129.3xA
Grade A: StrongEBIT/Interest. >10 Strong
Debt RepaymentNet CashA
Grade A: FastYears to repay net debt via FCF
Net Debt/EBITNet CashA
Grade A: LowLeverage. <2x Low, >4x High
Debt/Equity0.00xA
Grade A: LowDebt / Equity: <1 Conservative, >2 Risky. Not meaningful with non-positive equity; shown as unavailable rather than low debt.
Cash / DebtNo DebtA
Grade A: CleanCash covers how much of total debt. >1 = could repay all debt from cash
Quality
75B+Piotroski F-Score6/9C
Grade C: AverageFinancial strength 0–9. >7 Strong
Beneish M-Score-2.34A
Grade A: SafeEarnings manipulation risk. < -2.22 Safe
FCF Conversion50.4%C
Grade C: AverageFCF / Net Income
Margin Stability3.3%A
Grade A: StableEBIT margin std deviation. Lower = stable
Capex / Revenue3.6%A
Grade A: Asset-lightTTM CapEx / TTM Revenue — high % = capital-hungry business
Asset Turnover2.12xA
Grade A: HighRevenue / Total Assets (Finnhub) — how efficiently the asset base generates sales
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · 8 recordsP/S codes are the directional signal; grants, option exercises and tax withholding carry none. Form 4 doesn't flag 10b5-1 plans — scheduled sales may appear within open-market sells.
| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Janzen Kelly Filed | Janzen Kelly | Grant / award | +79 | |
Cleveland Todd M Filed | Cleveland Todd M | Grant / award | +84 | |
Fouts John Louis Filed | Fouts John Louis | Grant / award | +159 | |
Gendell David B. Filed | Gendell David B. | Grant / award | +79 | |
Koshkin Joe D Filed | Koshkin Joe D | Grant / award | +89 |
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| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Baldock Jennifer A Filed | Baldock Jennifer A | Grant / award | +83 | |
Janzen Kelly Filed | Janzen Kelly | Grant / award | +34 | |
Cleveland Todd M Filed | Cleveland Todd M | Grant / award | +37 |
More metrics — Moat, Per Share, Balance Sheet, MarketHide additional metrics
Moat
42D+ROIC >12% Years6/9 yrsC
Grade C: ModerateShare of completed fiscal years with ROIC > 12% — measures multi-year capital-return durability
Gross Margin (Med.)18.7%D
Grade D: WeakMedian annual gross margin across available fiscal years — pricing-power durability
FCF-Positive Years8/9 yrsA
Grade A: DurableShare of completed fiscal years with positive free cash flow
Net Margin Floor-1.6%D
Grade D: WeakWeakest annual net margin across completed fiscal years — recession/downcycle resilience
Per Share
EPS (TTM)$11.37
Own TTM net income / shares — same earnings basis as P/E
Cash / Share$19.47
Cash & short-term investments per share (Finnhub)
Book Value / Share$61.70
Shareholders' equity per share (Finnhub). Negative = accumulated losses / heavy buybacks
Balance Sheet
Total Debt$0
Total debt obligations (short + long term)
Cash & Equiv.$258.74M
Cash and short-term investments
Net Debt$-258.74MA
Grade A: Net CashTotal Debt minus Cash. Negative = Net Cash position
Total Equity$961.08M
Shareholders' equity (book value)
Asset / Liability2.39xA
Grade A: SolidTotal Assets / Total Liabilities
Market
Market Cap$10.63B
Current Market Capitalization
Beta1.81D
Grade D: High volatilityPrice sensitivity vs the market (Finnhub) — 1.0 moves with market, >1.2 amplifies swings
How grades work: each metric is graded A–D against fixed thresholds (tap a row for the meaning). Card grades map the pillar score to A+–E — a card grade is that pillar's own score, not an average of the rows shown.
Financials as of Jun 2026 · Ratio snapshot Oct 17, 2026
Key Insights: IES Holdings, Inc. Common Stock (IESC)
IESC is down 3.99% at the last close. Piotroski F-Score of 6/9 indicates mixed fundamentals for IES Holdings, Inc. Common Stock. Altman Z-Score of 10.58 sits comfortably in the safe zone (≥ 2.99), indicating low bankruptcy risk. Beneish M-Score of -2.34 suggests a low likelihood of earnings manipulation.
- Revenue has compounded at roughly 22% annually, with net income growing about 46% per year — a strong growth profile.
- Company is effectively debt-free after netting cash.
- IES Holdings, Inc. Common Stock posted a net loss in 1 of 9 available completed fiscal years (2017–2025).
- Return on equity of 47.2% is well above the market average.
See how IESC ranks on the Capex Tracker — top 50 capital spenders compared.
Recent Market Moves
See all IESC moves →| Date | Session | Price | Move | Z-Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7 | Regular | 307.61 | -10.01% | -3.54 |
| Oct 7 | After-hours | 309.00 | -9.61% | -3.40 |
Frequently Asked Questions about IESC
What is the current IES Holdings, Inc. Common Stock (IESC) stock price?
IESC is trading at $251.96 at the last market close, down 3.99% on the session. PreMarketPrice tracks IESC pre-market, intraday and after-hours prices.
Is IESC stock a buy right now?
PreMarketPrice's quantitative model rates IES Holdings, Inc. Common Stock's financial health at 93/100. This is a data-driven snapshot of fundamentals, not investment advice.
Is IESC stock overvalued?
IES Holdings, Inc. Common Stock trades at a trailing P/E of 22.0 and our valuation score rates it 42/100 (higher = cheaper vs. its own history). See the Valuation History and Key Metrics sections for forward P/E, EV/EBITDA and PEG context.
When does IES Holdings, Inc. Common Stock report earnings?
No confirmed earnings date is currently scheduled for IESC. The Earnings section lists recent reports and updates as dates are announced.
What sector does IES Holdings, Inc. Common Stock operate in?
IES Holdings, Inc. Common Stock operates in the Industrials sector, within the Electrical Work industry. The Related Stocks section lists sector peers for comparison.
What does IES Holdings, Inc. Common Stock do?
IES Holdings Inc owns and manages subsidiaries that design and installs integrated electrical and technology systems and provide infrastructure products and services.
About IES Holdings, Inc. Common Stock (IESC) Stock
IES Holdings, Inc. Common Stock (IESC) is a US-listed stock operating in the Industrials sector, specifically the Electrical Work industry. As of the latest update, IES Holdings, Inc. Common Stock is trading at $251.96, down 3.99% on the day with a market capitalization of $10.6 billion. The financial health score for IESC is 93/100, which indicates excellent financial strength based on profitability, leverage, liquidity, and growth metrics. This page provides real-time pre-market pricing, earnings calendar, financial health analysis, and valuation metrics for IESC stock.
IESC Stock Analysis & Key Metrics
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- Pre-market price & movement: Real-time IESC stock price with percentage change, updated continuously during pre-market and regular trading hours.
- Valuation & P/E history: Historical P/E, P/S, and P/B ratios for IESC with trend analysis and normalized valuation multiples.
- Financial statements: Revenue, net income, assets, liabilities, and equity for IES Holdings, Inc. Common Stock across multiple reporting periods.
- Financial health score: A composite score of 93/100 based on Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, profitability, and leverage metrics for IESC.
- Sector peers: Compare IESC against 6 other industrials stocks on key financial metrics.
Is IESC a Good Stock to Buy?
This page provides data-driven analysis to help you evaluate IES Holdings, Inc. Common Stock (IESC) as an investment. The financial health score of 93/100 suggests excellent financial fundamentals. Valuation metrics show whether the stock is trading above or below its historical average.However, this is not financial advice — always do your own research before investing.
Data on this page is sourced from real-time market feeds, Polygon.io, and Finnhub.IES Holdings, Inc. Common Stock (IESC) trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. Pre-market trading occurs 4:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET. Regular market hours are 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM ET.