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Installed Building ProductsIBP +2.63%91 Debt-to-Equity is 1.77 as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 1.81. GuruFocus rates IBP with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of $225.66 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 89 Homebuilding & Construction companies, Installed Building Products ranks worse than 85.39% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Installed Building Products's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
IBP'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.08 Med: 1.81 Max: 2.7
Current: 1.77
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Installed Building Products was 2.70. The lowest was 1.08. And the median was 1.81.
IBP's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 85.39% of 89
companies
in the Homebuilding & Construction industry
Industry Median: 0.67
vs IBP: 1.77
Installed Building Products (NYSE:IBP) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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Installed Building Products Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Installed Building Products Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
* 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.
For the Residential Construction subindustry, Installed Building Products's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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.
Installed Building Products Debt-to-Equity vs Homebuilding & Construction Industry
For the Homebuilding & Construction industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Installed Building Products's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Installed Building Products's Debt-to-Equity 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.
Installed Building Products (IBP) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.77 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Installed Building Products and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.81. Over the past decade, Installed Building Products' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.08 to 2.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Installed Building Products ranks #76 out of 89 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, placing it in the top 85.4%.
Is Installed Building Products' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Installed Building Products' current Debt-to-Equity of 1.77 is near median its 10-year median of 1.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.08 to a high of 2.70. The Homebuilding & Construction industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.67. Installed Building Products' value of 1.77 is 164.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Installed Building Products ranks #76 out of 89 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Installed Building Products has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Installed Building Products' Debt-to-Equity compare to TMHC and MTH?
According to the Homebuilding & Construction industry distribution chart, Installed Building Products ranks #76 out of 89 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Installed Building Products in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.67. Installed Building Products' value of 1.77 is 164.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Installed Building Products' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.08 to 2.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.81 vs. the industry median of 0.67, Installed Building Products 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 Debt-to-Equity for a Homebuilding & Construction company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Homebuilding & Construction companies is 0.67, based on 89 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Installed Building Products's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.77 is 164.2% 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 Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Installed Building Products and its competitors. For the Homebuilding & Construction industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Installed Building Products's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.77, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Installed Building Products stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Installed Building Products (IBP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $225.66, compared to a current price of $234.61 — trading 4% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.77, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.81 and 164.2% above the Homebuilding & Construction industry median of 0.67. Installed Building Products' overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Installed Building Products (IBP), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.77 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 Installed Building Products (IBP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Installed Building Products stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $234.61 is trading 4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $225.66.
GuruFocus considers Installed Building Products to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for IBP:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.77 (near median its 10-year median of 1.81)
GF Value™: $225.66 vs. price of $234.61 (4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 164.2% above the Homebuilding & Construction median (#76 of 89)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IBP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Installed Building Products Inc is an insulation installer serving the residential new construction market and are also a diversified installer of complementary building products, including waterproofing, fire-stopping and fireproofing, garage doors, rain gutters, window blinds, shower doors, closet shelving, mirrors and other products throughout the United States. The company installs fiberglass insulation, spray foam insulation, and cellulose insulation. The company has three operating segments consisting of Installation, Manufacturing and Distribution operations. Majority of revenue is derived from Installation segment.
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