IES Holdings Inc (IESC) Stock Analysis
Verdict: WATCH (do not buy)
Data center-driven growth and clean leverage drive robust earnings, but heavy insider selling and high Beta keep near-term upside capped.
Investment score: 58/100
Analysis as of
Is IES Holdings Inc stock worth reviewing? The TradeMates thesis
The model rates IES Holdings as a HOLD. Exceptional operational momentum in Communications and Data Centers is offset by aggressive insider distribution and elevated stock volatility.
7-factor investment score
- Valuation: 50/100 (weight 20%)
- Financial Health: 88/100 (weight 15%)
- Technical Momentum: 52/100 (weight 15%)
- Earnings Quality: 82/100 (weight 15%)
- Insider Sentiment: 20/100 (weight 10%)
- Analyst Consensus: 40/100 (weight 10%)
- Risk-Adjusted Return: 58/100 (weight 15%)
IES Holdings Inc opportunities and risks
What speaks for IESC
- Data center infrastructure megatrend accelerates Communications revenue
What speaks against IESC
- Aggressive insider distribution signals potential top-of-cycle risk
Peers and competitors
| Ticker | P/E | P/S | EV/EBITDA | Gross margin | Net margin | FCF yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IESC | 28.5x | 3.2x | 21.6x | 25.9% | 11.4% | 1.8% |
| FIX | 39.0x | 5.0x | 27.7x | 25.7% | 12.8% | 3.9% |
| EME | 23.1x | 1.8x | 14.4x | 19.7% | 7.7% | 3.6% |
| MTZ | 35.5x | 1.1x | 16.0x | 11.5% | 3.1% | 1.4% |
| APG | n/a | 1.9x | 21.1x | 29.3% | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| STRL | 34.4x | 4.3x | 20.4x | 23.6% | 12.5% | 3.2% |
| Peer median | 34.4x | 1.9x | 20.4x | 23.6% | 7.7% | 3.6% |
Frequently asked questions about IES Holdings Inc (IESC)
Is IESC stock a good investment?
The TradeMates model rates IES Holdings Inc as WATCH (do not buy) with an investment score of 58/100. The model rates IES Holdings as a HOLD. Exceptional operational momentum in Communications and Data Centers is offset by aggressive insider distribution and elevated stock volatility. This is algorithmic model output, not personal investment advice.
Is IESC stock a buy?
The TradeMates model verdict for IESC is WATCH (do not buy) with an investment score of 58/100. Treat this as a model signal to review, not a personal buy recommendation.