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IHS Holding Ltd (IHS)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
06/20/2025: IHS (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -29.46% | Avg. Invested days 29 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 06/20/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 1.94B USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 8.39 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 8.39 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 1100510 | Beta 0.86 | 52 Weeks Range 2.44 - 6.30 | Updated Date 06/22/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 2.44 - 6.30 | Updated Date 06/22/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.13 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -2.63% | Operating Margin (TTM) 37.74% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 8.05% | Return on Equity (TTM) -6379.67% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 18.87 | Enterprise Value 5264357450 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.12 |
Enterprise Value 5264357450 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.12 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 3.04 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 6.33 | Shares Outstanding 335520992 | Shares Floating 126081133 |
Shares Outstanding 335520992 | Shares Floating 126081133 | ||
Percent Insiders 31.83 | Percent Institutions 45.44 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 4.43 | Target Price 7.92 | Buy 2 | Strong Buy 4 |
Buy 2 | Strong Buy 4 | ||
Hold 1 | Sell - | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
IHS Holding Ltd
Company Overview
History and Background
IHS Holding Ltd was founded in 2001. It has grown to become one of the largest independent owners, operators, and developers of shared telecommunications infrastructure in the world, focusing primarily on emerging markets.
Core Business Areas
- Tower Leasing: IHS leases space on its towers to mobile network operators (MNOs) and other telecommunications providers.
- Tower Operations and Maintenance: IHS provides operations and maintenance services for its own towers and for towers owned by third parties.
- New Site Builds and Deployments: IHS constructs new towers and other infrastructure to expand network coverage and capacity for its customers.
- Managed Services: IHS offers managed services including power management solutions to optimize tower performance.
Leadership and Structure
IHS Holding Ltd is led by Sam Darwish (Chairman and CEO). The company has a board of directors and a management team overseeing its operations across various regions.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Tower Leasing: IHS provides tower leasing services, allowing mobile network operators to deploy their equipment on IHS's infrastructure. Competitors include American Tower, SBA Communications, and Crown Castle (AMT, SBAC, CCI). Market share in specific African regions is significant, although precise global figures are dynamic and vary by region. Data revenue generation is primarily dependent on the MNO clients' data consumption.
- Tower Operations and Maintenance: IHS offers comprehensive operations and maintenance services, ensuring optimal performance of telecommunications infrastructure. Competitors include Helios Towers and Eaton Towers (privately held). Revenue from this segment correlates with the number of towers under management.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The telecommunications infrastructure industry is growing, driven by increasing demand for mobile data and network expansion, particularly in emerging markets. The shift to 5G requires densification of networks, creating additional demand for tower infrastructure.
Positioning
IHS Holding Ltd is a major player in the independent tower ownership and operation space, especially in Africa, Latin America and the Middle East. Its competitive advantage lies in its established presence, scale, and expertise in managing complex operations in emerging markets.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global telecom tower market is estimated at over $40 billion. IHS is well positioned to capture a portion of this TAM, focusing on emerging markets.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Significant tower portfolio in emerging markets
- Long-term contracts with MNOs
- Strong operational expertise in challenging environments
- Established relationships with key stakeholders
Weaknesses
- High debt levels
- Exposure to currency fluctuations in emerging markets
- Dependence on a limited number of key customers
- Regulatory risks in some operating regions
Opportunities
- Expansion into new geographic markets
- Acquisition of smaller tower operators
- Increased demand for 5G infrastructure
- Growth in data consumption in emerging markets
Threats
- Intense competition from other tower companies
- Technological disruptions
- Political and economic instability in some operating regions
- Changes in regulations
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- AMT
- SBAC
- CCI
Competitive Landscape
IHS faces competition from established players and smaller regional companies. Its advantages include its footprint in emerging markets and its operational expertise. Its disadvantages include high debt levels and exposure to currency risk.
Major Acquisitions
Centenary Towers
- Year: 2020
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 160
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded its footprint and enhanced network coverage in a key African market.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth has been driven by acquisitions and organic expansion in existing markets.
Future Projections: Analyst projections depend on the company's ability to secure new contracts, expand into new regions, and manage its debt effectively.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include strategic acquisitions to strengthen its portfolio and investing in renewable energy solutions for tower power.
Summary
IHS Holding Ltd has a strong presence in the emerging markets telecommunications infrastructure sector. It benefits from long-term contracts, but carries high debt. It needs to manage currency fluctuations and operational efficiencies, while capitalizing on 5G growth. The company's future depends on strategic investments and further expansion.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company reports, industry analysis, financial news sources
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market data is subject to change.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
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About IHS Holding Ltd
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters - | ||
IPO Launch date 2021-10-14 | Chairman & Group CEO Engineer Sam Darwish | ||
Sector Communication Services | Industry Telecom Services | Full time employees 2864 | Website https://www.ihstowers.com |
Full time employees 2864 | Website https://www.ihstowers.com | ||
IHS Holding Limited, together with its subsidiaries, develops, owns, and operates shared communications infrastructure in Nigeria, Sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East and North Africa, and Latin America. It offers colocation and lease agreement, build-to-suit, in-building, small cell, fiber connectivity, and rural telephony solutions to mobile network operators, internet service providers, security functions, and private corporations. IHS Holding Limited was founded in 2001 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.
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