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IES Holdings Inc (IESC)

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$273.13
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Profit since last BUY29.04%
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06/20/2025: IESC (3-star) is a STRONG-BUY. BUY since 35 days. Profits (29.04%). Updated daily EoD!

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Moderate Performance

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Year Target Price $6.5

Year Target Price $6.5

Analyst’s Price TargetsFor last 52 week
$6.5Target price
Low$129.16
Current$273.13
high$320.08

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 209.91%
Avg. Invested days 44
Today’s Advisory Strong Buy
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Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 5.79B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 24.43
1Y Target Price 6.5
Price to earnings Ratio 24.43
1Y Target Price 6.5
Volume (30-day avg) -
Beta 1.62
52 Weeks Range 129.16 - 320.08
Updated Date 06/30/2025
52 Weeks Range 129.16 - 320.08
Updated Date 06/30/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 11.94

Earnings Date

Report Date -
When -
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Actual -

Profitability

Profit Margin 8.06%
Operating Margin (TTM) 11.13%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 16.9%
Return on Equity (TTM) 39.12%

Valuation

Trailing PE 24.43
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 5761856192
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.85
Enterprise Value 5761856192
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.85
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.84
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 14.72
Shares Outstanding 19854400
Shares Floating 8736539
Shares Outstanding 19854400
Shares Floating 8736539
Percent Insiders 1.84
Percent Institutions 95.69

Analyst Ratings

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Target Price 6.5
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IES Holdings Inc

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

IES Holdings, Inc. was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas. It provides electrical contracting, communications, infrastructure solutions, and other specialized services to a variety of end markets. The company has grown through organic expansion and strategic acquisitions.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Communications: Provides network infrastructure solutions, including structured cabling, wireless networks, and audiovisual systems.
  • Electrical Contracting: Offers electrical design, installation, and maintenance services for commercial, industrial, and residential projects.
  • Infrastructure Solutions: Specializes in design, construction and maintenance services for renewable energy projects, power grids and other infrastructure initiatives.
  • Other: Includes various specialized services and products such as automation, security, and various other technologies and solutions.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

IES Holdings is led by a board of directors and an executive management team. The company operates with a decentralized structure, with each business segment managed independently.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • Electrical Contracting Services: Electrical design, installation, and maintenance services for diverse construction projects. Market share varies regionally, facing competition from large national players and smaller local contractors. Competitors include Quanta Services (PWR) and EMCOR Group (EME).
  • Network Infrastructure Solutions: Structured cabling, wireless networks, and audiovisual systems. Market share is fragmented. Competitors include Anixter (now WESCO International (WCC)) and Corning (GLW).
  • Renewable Energy Infrastructure: IES provides electrical infrastructure services, solar farms and other renewable construction. Market share is tied to the growth of the renewable energy sector. Key competitors are Blattner Energy (sold to Quanta Services) and Rosendin Electric.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The industries IES Holdings operates in are characterized by moderate growth, driven by construction activity, infrastructure development, and increasing demand for advanced communication and energy solutions. The sectors are competitive and subject to cyclical trends and regulatory changes.

Positioning

IES Holdings is positioned as a diversified specialty contractor with a focus on providing comprehensive solutions across multiple sectors. Competitive advantages include its national footprint, diverse service offerings, and established relationships with key clients.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The TAM for IES Holdings is the sum of the markets for electrical contracting, communications infrastructure, and renewable energy construction, estimated to be in the billions of dollars. IES Holdings has a small percentage of the TAM, indicating potential for growth.

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Strengths

  • Diversified service offerings
  • National footprint
  • Established client relationships
  • Strong backlog

Weaknesses

  • Exposure to cyclical industries
  • Project execution risks
  • Highly fragmented market
  • Dependence on key personnel

Opportunities

  • Growing demand for infrastructure development
  • Expansion in renewable energy sector
  • Strategic acquisitions
  • Adoption of new technologies

Threats

  • Economic downturn
  • Increased competition
  • Rising material costs
  • Labor shortages

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • EMCOR Group (EME)
  • Quanta Services (PWR)
  • MYR Group (MYRG)

Competitive Landscape

IES Holdings competes with a mix of large national players and smaller regional contractors. Its diversified service offerings and national footprint provide a competitive advantage. However, it faces competition from larger, more established companies with greater financial resources.

Major Acquisitions

Lewis Electric, Inc.

  • Year: 2022
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 73.5
  • Strategic Rationale: Acquisition to expand the company's service footprint in Southeast with expanded solutions for data centers, industrial & distribution, and healthcare projects.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Historically, IES Holdings has grown through acquisitions and organic expansion in its core markets.

Future Projections: Analysts project continued growth for IES Holdings, driven by infrastructure spending and demand for specialized services. Growth rates are expected to be in line with industry averages.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include strategic acquisitions to expand service offerings and geographic reach, and investments in technology to improve operational efficiency.

Summary

IES Holdings is a diversified specialty contractor with a national footprint, facing a mix of large and small competitors. Its strengths lie in its diversified offerings and established client relationships, but it remains exposed to cyclical industries and project execution risks. Future growth is tied to infrastructure spending and expansion in renewable energy. The company needs to continue with strategic acquisitions to broaden market position.

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Sources and Disclaimers

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  • Analyst reports
  • Industry publications

Disclaimers:

This analysis is based on publicly available information and is not financial advice. Market share data is estimated and may not be precise.

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About IES Holdings Inc

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters Houston, TX, United States
IPO Launch date 1998-01-26
Chairman & CEO Mr. Jeffrey Lund Gendell
Sector Industrials
Industry Engineering & Construction
Full time employees 9423
Full time employees 9423

IES Holdings, Inc. designs and installs integrated electrical and technology systems, and provides infrastructure products and services in the United States. The Communications segment designs, builds, and maintains communications infrastructure within data centers for co-location and managed hosting customers; corporate, educational, financial, hospitality, and healthcare buildings; e-commerce distribution centers; and high-tech manufacturing facilities. This segment also designs and installs audio/visual, telephone, fire, and wireless access and intrusion alarm systems; and engages in designing/building, servicing, and maintaining data network systems. The Residential segment offers electrical installations to single-family housing and multi-family apartments; heating, ventilation and air conditioning and plumbing installation services; and cable television installations to residential and light commercial applications, as well as installs residential solar power for new construction and existing residences. The Infrastructure Solutions segment maintains and repairs alternating and direct current electric motors and generators, and power generating and distribution equipment; manufactures custom-engineered metal enclosed bus duct solutions used in power distribution; manufactures custom commercial and industrial generator enclosures; manufactures, re-manufactures, and repairs industrial lifting magnets; and maintains and repairs railroad main and auxiliary generators, main alternators, and traction motors. The Commercial & Industrial segment offers electrical and mechanical design, construction, and maintenance services for office buildings, manufacturing facilities, data centers, wind farms, solar facilities, municipal infrastructures, and health care facilities. The company was formerly known as Integrated Electrical Services, Inc. and changed its name to IES Holdings, Inc. in May 2016. The company was incorporated in 1997 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.