IES Holdings (MIL:1IESC) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 14.71 (As of Sep. 05, 2026) — 279% Above Median

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MIL:1IESC IES Holdings Inc MIL:1IESC
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Price €141.80
GF Value €73.40
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What is IES Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

IES Holdings MIL:1IESC 30 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 14.71 as of Sep. 05, 2026, which is 279% above its 10-year median of 3.88. GuruFocus rates MIL:1IESC with a GF Score™ of 30/100 and a GF Value™ of €73.40 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,237 Construction companies, IES Holdings ranks worse than 98.87% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-05), IES Holdings's current share price is €141.80. IES Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €9.64. IES Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 14.71.

The historical rank and industry rank for IES Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

MIL:1IESC' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.04   Med: 3.88   Max: 34.33
Current: 27.54

During the past years, IES Holdings's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 34.33. The lowest was 2.04. And the median was 3.88.

MIL:1IESC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
98.87% of 1237 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 1.17 vs MIL:1IESC: 27.54

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

IES Holdings's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €26.776. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is €9.64 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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IES Holdings  (MIL:1IESC) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


IES Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


IES Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for IES Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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.

IES Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

IES Holdings Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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IES Holdings Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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MIL:1IESC vs STRL, TTEK, ACM: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, IES Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, IES Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where IES Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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IES Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

IES Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=141.80/9.64
=14.71

* 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.

IES Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, IES Holdings's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=26.776/333.9520*333.9520
=26.776

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

IES Holdings Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 4.639 241.428 6.417
201612 5.038 241.432 6.969
201703 4.990 243.801 6.835
201706 4.872 244.955 6.642
201709 4.654 246.819 6.297
201712 4.109 246.524 5.566
201803 3.969 249.554 5.311
201806 4.349 251.989 5.764
201809 4.454 252.439 5.892
201812 4.650 251.233 6.181
201903 4.721 254.202 6.202
201906 4.943 256.143 6.445
201909 5.282 256.759 6.870
201912 5.402 256.974 7.020
202003 5.536 258.115 7.163
202006 5.710 257.797 7.397
202009 5.792 260.280 7.431
202012 5.847 260.474 7.496
202103 6.218 264.877 7.840
202106 6.530 271.696 8.026
202109 7.092 274.310 8.634
202112 7.588 278.802 9.089
202203 7.668 287.504 8.907
202206 8.113 296.311 9.144
202209 8.969 296.808 10.091
202212 8.845 296.797 9.952
202303 9.209 301.836 10.189
202306 9.488 305.109 10.385
202309 10.440 307.789 11.327
202312 11.084 306.746 12.067
202403 12.153 312.332 12.994
202406 13.124 314.175 13.950
202409 13.785 315.301 14.600
202412 15.572 315.605 16.477
202503 16.413 319.799 17.139
202506 17.062 322.561 17.665
202509 18.966 324.800 19.500
202512 20.594 324.054 21.223
202603 23.285 330.213 23.549
202606 26.776 333.952 26.776

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 14.71 mean?
IES Holdings (MIL:1IESC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 14.71 as of Sep. 05, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on IES Holdings and its competitors. This is 279% above median its historical median of 3.88. Over the past decade, IES Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.04 to 34.33. According to the industry distribution chart, IES Holdings ranks #1223 out of 1237 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 98.9%.
Is IES Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
IES Holdings' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 14.71 is 279% above median its 10-year median of 3.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.04 to a high of 34.33. The Construction industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.17. IES Holdings' value of 14.71 is 1157.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, IES Holdings ranks #1223 out of 1237 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, IES Holdings has a GF Score™ of 30/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IES Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to STRL and TTEK?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, IES Holdings ranks #1223 out of 1237 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places IES Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.17. IES Holdings' value of 14.71 is 1157.3% above this benchmark. Historically, IES Holdings' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.04 to 34.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.88 vs. the industry median of 1.17, 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Construction company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Construction companies is 1.17, based on 1,237 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. IES Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 14.71 is 1157.3% 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on IES Holdings and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. IES Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 14.71, which is 279% above median its own 10-year median of 3.88. 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 (MIL:1IESC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €73.40, compared to a current price of €141.80 — trading 93.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 14.71, which is 279% above median its 10-year median of 3.88 and 1157.3% above the Construction industry median of 1.17. IES Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 30/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For IES Holdings (MIL:1IESC), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 14.71 as of Sep. 05, 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 (MIL:1IESC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IES Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €141.80 is trading 93.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €73.40. GuruFocus considers IES Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MIL:1IESC:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 14.71 (279% above median its 10-year median of 3.88)
  • GF Value™: €73.40 vs. price of €141.80 (93.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 30/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 1157.3% above the Construction median (#1223 of 1237)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1IESC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


IES Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges IESC:USA45T:Germany
Address 13131 Dairy Ashford Road, Suite 500, Sugar Land, TX, USA, 77478
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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