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IES HoldingsIESC -0.18%85 Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 0.41 as of Jun. 2026, which is 116% above its 10-year median of 0.19. GuruFocus rates IESC with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $168.05 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 932 Construction companies, IES Holdings ranks worse than 61.16% on this metric.
Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow assesses how much of a company’s cash flow from operations is being devoted to capital expenditure. It’s also useful to distinguish whether the company is capital intensive or not.
Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow ratio assesses how much of a company’s Cash Flow from Operations is being devoted to Capital Expenditure. It is a good indicator in terms of how much the company is focused on growth. In general, a high Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow ratio indicates that the company is investing more in physical assets and is focused on growth and expansion. Conversely, lower ratio could indicate that a company has reached maturity and is no longer pursuing aggressive growth.
Moreover, the ratio is also useful to distinguish whether the company is capital intensive or not. If the ratio is large, then the company tends to be capital intensive. Lower ratio suggests that it’s a capital-light business. The ratio can be combined with ROIC % to identify whether the company is an asset-light business that has a high return on invested capital. This is one question investors commonly ask to see if a company qualifies as a good company.
IES Holdings Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Related Terms
IES Holdings Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Historical Data
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The historical data trend for IES Holdings's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
IESC vs STRL, TTEK, ACM: Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, IES Holdings's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow, along with its competitors' market caps and Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow 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 Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, IES Holdings's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where IES Holdings's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
What does a Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 0.41 mean?
IES Holdings (IESC) has a Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 0.41 as of Jun. 2026. Capex to Operating Cash Flow ratio assesses how much of a company’s cash flow from operations is being devoted to capital expenditure. View historical data on IES Holdings and its competitors. This is 116% above median its historical median of 0.19. Over the past decade, IES Holdings' Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow has ranged from 0.06 to 1.80. According to the industry distribution chart, IES Holdings ranks #570 out of 932 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 61.2%.
Is IES Holdings' Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow too high?
IES Holdings' current Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 0.41 is 116% above median its 10-year median of 0.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.06 to a high of 1.80. The Construction industry median Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 0.25. IES Holdings' value of 0.41 is 64% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, IES Holdings ranks #570 out of 932 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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' Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow compare to STRL and TTEK?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, IES Holdings ranks #570 out of 932 companies for Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow. This places IES Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 0.25. IES Holdings' value of 0.41 is 64% above this benchmark. Historically, IES Holdings' own Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow has ranged from 0.06 to 1.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.19 vs. the industry median of 0.25, 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 Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow for a Construction company?
The median Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow among Construction companies is 0.25, based on 932 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. IES Holdings's current Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 0.41 is 64% 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 Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow mean?
A high Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Capex to Operating Cash Flow ratio assesses how much of a company’s cash flow from operations is being devoted to capital expenditure. View historical data on IES Holdings and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 0.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. IES Holdings's current Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 0.41, which is 116% above median its own 10-year median of 0.19. 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 $168.05, compared to a current price of $318.98 — trading 89.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 0.41, which is 116% above median its 10-year median of 0.19 and 64% above the Construction industry median of 0.25. 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 Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow calculated?
Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is calculated from a company's financial statements. For IES Holdings (IESC), the current Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 0.41 as of Jun. 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 $318.98 is trading 89.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $168.05.
GuruFocus considers IES Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for IESC:
Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow: 0.41 (116% above median its 10-year median of 0.19)
GF Value™: $168.05 vs. price of $318.98 (89.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 64% above the Construction median (#570 of 932)
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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