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IES HoldingsIESC +24.40%85 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 35.80% as of Mar. 2026, which is 404% above its 10-year median of 7.10. GuruFocus rates IESC with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $266.82 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,669 Construction companies, IES Holdings ranks better than 90.11% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, IES Holdings's average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 51.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 35.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 25.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 18.90% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Book Value per Share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value per Share Growth Rate of IES Holdings was 190.90% per year. The lowest was -60.00% per year. And the median was 7.10% per year.
IES Holdings (NAS:IESC) 3-Year Book Growth Rate Explanation
Book Value per Share is the ratio of equity available to common shareholders divided by the shares outstanding. Book value per share effectively indicates a firm's net asset value on a per-share basis. It can be used by investors to gauge whether a stock price is undervalued by comparing it to the firm's market value per share. Theoretically, it is what the shareholders will receive if the company is liquidated.
IES Holdings 3-Year Book Growth Rate Related Terms
IESC vs DY, ACM, J: 3-Year Book Growth Rate Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, IES Holdings's 3-Year Book Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Book Growth Rate data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
IES Holdings 3-Year Book Growth Rate vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, IES Holdings's 3-Year Book Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where IES Holdings's 3-Year Book Growth Rate falls into.
This is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Book Value per Share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 35.80% mean?
IES Holdings (IESC) has a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 35.80% as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for IES Holdings and its competitors. This is 404% above median its historical median of 7.10. According to the industry distribution chart, IES Holdings ranks #165 out of 1669 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 9.9%.
Is IES Holdings' 3-Year Book Growth Rate too high?
IES Holdings' current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 35.80% is 404% above median its 10-year median of 7.10. The Construction industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 5.50. IES Holdings' value of 35.80% is 550.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, IES Holdings ranks #165 out of 1669 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, IES Holdings has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IES Holdings' 3-Year Book Growth Rate compare to DY and ACM?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, IES Holdings ranks #165 out of 1669 companies for 3-Year Book Growth Rate. This places IES Holdings in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 5.50. IES Holdings' value of 35.80% is 550.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.10 vs. the industry median of 5.50, IES Holdings has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Book Growth Rate for a Construction company?
The median 3-Year Book Growth Rate among Construction companies is 5.50, based on 1,669 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year Book Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year Book Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. IES Holdings's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 35.80% is 550.9% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year Book Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year Book Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for IES Holdings and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 5.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. IES Holdings's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 35.80%, which is 404% above median its own 10-year median of 7.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IES Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IES Holdings (IESC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $266.82, compared to a current price of $711.00 — trading 166.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 35.80%, which is 404% above median its 10-year median of 7.10 and 550.9% above the Construction industry median of 5.50. IES Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Book Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year Book Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For IES Holdings (IESC), the current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 35.80% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is IES Holdings (IESC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IES Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $711.00 is trading 166.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $266.82.
GuruFocus considers IES Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for IESC:
3-Year Book Growth Rate: 35.80% (404% above median its 10-year median of 7.10)
GF Value™: $266.82 vs. price of $711.00 (166.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 550.9% above the Construction median (#165 of 1669)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IESC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
IES Holdings Inc owns and manages subsidiaries that design and installs integrated electrical and technology systems and provide infrastructure products and services. 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.
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