IDEX Corp (IEX) Stock Analysis
Verdict: HOLD
Consistently high margins and earnings beats justify a quality premium, but current P/E of 33x limits 90-day upside vs. DCF fair value.
Investment score: 63/100
Analysis as of
Is IDEX Corp stock worth reviewing? The TradeMates thesis
IDEX is a premier industrial business trading at a premium valuation that likely prices in its 11.7% earnings surprise health. With a current P/E of 32.8x vs SNA's 20.9x or ITT's 33.7x, it is fairly valued but lacks a near-term catalyst for significant breakout beyond its 52W high of $231.70.
7-factor investment score
- Valuation: 40/100 (weight 20%)
- Financial Health: 85/100 (weight 15%)
- Technical Momentum: 70/100 (weight 15%)
- Earnings Quality: 80/100 (weight 15%)
- Insider Sentiment: 35/100 (weight 10%)
- Analyst Consensus: 65/100 (weight 10%)
- Risk-Adjusted Return: 60/100 (weight 15%)
IDEX Corp opportunities and risks
What speaks for IEX
- Consistent Earnings Alpha
What speaks against IEX
- Valuation Multiple Compression Risk
Peers and competitors
| Ticker | P/E | P/S | EV/EBITDA | Gross margin | Net margin | FCF yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IEX | 33.2x | 4.7x | 19.1x | 44.4% | 14.4% | 3.7% |
| SYM | n/a | 10.5x | 1184.3x | 20.6% | -0.2% | 2.8% |
| SNA | 20.9x | 4.2x | 13.9x | 51.3% | 20.0% | 5.1% |
| FTV | 36.6x | 4.0x | 18.0x | 61.8% | 11.5% | 5.2% |
| RBC | 63.0x | 9.7x | 35.2x | 44.4% | 15.4% | 1.9% |
| ITT | 33.8x | 4.1x | 23.9x | 34.9% | 10.8% | 2.8% |
| Peer median | 33.8x | 4.2x | 23.9x | 44.4% | 11.5% | 2.8% |
Frequently asked questions about IDEX Corp (IEX)
Is IEX stock a good investment?
The TradeMates model rates IDEX Corp as HOLD with an investment score of 63/100. IDEX is a premier industrial business trading at a premium valuation that likely prices in its 11.7% earnings surprise health. With a current P/E of 32.8x vs SNA's 20.9x or ITT's 33.7x, it is fairly valued but lacks a near-term catalyst for significant breakout beyond its 52W high of $231.70. This is algorithmic model output, not personal investment advice.
Is IEX stock a buy?
The TradeMates model verdict for IEX is HOLD with an investment score of 63/100. Treat this as a model signal to review, not a personal buy recommendation.