Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
IES HoldingsIESC -7.05%85 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.75 as of Aug. 30, 2026, which is 657% above its 10-year median of 0.76. GuruFocus rates IESC with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $166.32 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,364 Construction companies, IES Holdings ranks worse than 93.55% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for IES Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
IESC'
s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.36 Med: 0.76 Max: 7.38
Current: 5.75
During the past years, IES Holdings's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 7.38. The lowest was 0.36. And the median was 0.76.
IESC's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than 93.55% of 1364
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 0.71
vs IESC: 5.75
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 PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.
IES Holdings's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $30.764. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is $53.87 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.
Shiller PE for Stocks: The True Measure of Stock Valuation
IES Holdings (NAS:IESC) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation
Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue 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 PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.
IES Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms
IES Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for IES Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PS 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.
IESC vs DY, ACM, J: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, IES Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 PS Ratio vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, IES Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where IES Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.
IES Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation
Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS 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 PS Ratio.
IES Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as
* 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.
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 PS Ratio of 5.75 mean?
IES Holdings (IESC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 5.75 as of Aug. 30, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on IES Holdings and its competitors. This is 657% above median its historical median of 0.76. Over the past decade, IES Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.36 to 7.38. According to the industry distribution chart, IES Holdings ranks #1276 out of 1364 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 93.5%.
Is IES Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
IES Holdings' current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 5.75 is 657% above median its 10-year median of 0.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.36 to a high of 7.38. The Construction industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.71. IES Holdings' value of 5.75 is 709.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, IES Holdings ranks #1276 out of 1364 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile 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' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to DY and ACM?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, IES Holdings ranks #1276 out of 1364 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places IES Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.71. IES Holdings' value of 5.75 is 709.9% above this benchmark. Historically, IES Holdings' own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.36 to 7.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.76 vs. the industry median of 0.71, 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 PS Ratio for a Construction company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Construction companies is 0.71, based on 1,364 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. IES Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 5.75 is 709.9% 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on IES Holdings and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. IES Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.75, which is 657% above median its own 10-year median of 0.76. 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 $166.32, compared to a current price of $309.84 — trading 86.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.75, which is 657% above median its 10-year median of 0.76 and 709.9% above the Construction industry median of 0.71. 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For IES Holdings (IESC), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.75 as of Aug. 30, 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 $309.84 is trading 86.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $166.32.
GuruFocus considers IES Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for IESC:
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 5.75 (657% above median its 10-year median of 0.76)
GF Value™: $166.32 vs. price of $309.84 (86.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 709.9% above the Construction median (#1276 of 1364)
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.
85GF Score
Get the complete analysis for IESC
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
IESC has been successfully added to your 
