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IES HoldingsIESC -5.15%85 Days Sales Outstanding is 65.69 as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 63.82. GuruFocus rates IESC with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $266.53 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,756 Construction companies, IES Holdings ranks better than 56.89% on this metric.
IES Holdings's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $701 Mil. IES Holdings's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $974 Mil.
Hence, IES Holdings's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 65.69.
The historical rank and industry rank for IES Holdings's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
IESC'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 56.99 Med: 63.82 Max: 69.12
Current: 66.31
During the past 13 years, IES Holdings's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 69.12. The lowest was 56.99. And the median was 63.82.
IESC's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than 56.89% of 1756
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 76.195
vs IESC: 66.31
IES Holdings's Days Sales Outstanding
increased
from Mar. 2025 (63.44) to Mar. 2026 (65.69).
IES Holdings (NAS:IESC) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
IES Holdings Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
IES Holdings Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for IES Holdings's Days Sales Outstanding 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: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, IES Holdings's Days Sales Outstanding, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Sales Outstanding 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 Days Sales Outstanding vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, IES Holdings's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where IES Holdings's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
Days Sales Outstanding measures the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's Accounts Receivable are being managed.
* 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 (IESC) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 65.69 as of Mar. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on IES Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 63.82. Over the past decade, IES Holdings' Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 56.99 to 69.12. According to the industry distribution chart, IES Holdings ranks #757 out of 1756 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 43.1%.
Is IES Holdings' Days Sales Outstanding too high?
IES Holdings' current Days Sales Outstanding of 65.69 is near median its 10-year median of 63.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 56.99 to a high of 69.12. The Construction industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 76.20. IES Holdings' value of 65.69 is 13.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, IES Holdings ranks #757 out of 1756 companies in the Construction industry, which is above 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' Days Sales Outstanding compare to DY and ACM?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, IES Holdings ranks #757 out of 1756 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This puts IES Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 76.20. IES Holdings' value of 65.69 is 13.8% below this benchmark. Historically, IES Holdings' own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 56.99 to 69.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 63.82 vs. the industry median of 76.20, IES Holdings has consistently been below 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 Days Sales Outstanding for a Construction company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Construction companies is 76.20, based on 1,756 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Sales Outstanding significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Sales Outstanding should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. IES Holdings's current Days Sales Outstanding of 65.69 is 13.8% below 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 Days Sales Outstanding mean?
A high Days Sales Outstanding can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on IES Holdings and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 76.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. IES Holdings's current Days Sales Outstanding is 65.69, which is near median its own 10-year median of 63.82. 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 $266.53, compared to a current price of $514.73 — trading 93.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 65.69, which is near median its 10-year median of 63.82 and 13.8% below the Construction industry median of 76.20. 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 Days Sales Outstanding calculated?
Days Sales Outstanding is calculated from a company's financial statements. For IES Holdings (IESC), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 65.69 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 $514.73 is trading 93.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $266.53.
GuruFocus considers IES Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for IESC:
Days Sales Outstanding: 65.69 (near median its 10-year median of 63.82)
GF Value™: $266.53 vs. price of $514.73 (93.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 13.8% below the Construction median (#757 of 1756)
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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