IA (Innovative Solutions and Support) EV-to-EBIT: 15.77 (As of Aug. 22, 2026) — 12% Below Median

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Price $21.50
GF Value $17.52
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Innovative Solutions and Support EV-to-EBIT?

Innovative Solutions and Support IA +2.48% 94 EV-to-EBIT is 15.77 as of Aug. 22, 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 17.93. GuruFocus rates IA with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of $17.52 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 258 Aerospace & Defense companies, Innovative Solutions and Support ranks better than 76.36% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Innovative Solutions and Support's Enterprise Value is $428.45 Mil. Innovative Solutions and Support's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $27.16 Mil. Therefore, Innovative Solutions and Support's EV-to-EBIT for today is 15.77.

The historical rank and industry rank for Innovative Solutions and Support's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

IA' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -477.49   Med: 17.93   Max: 342.07
Current: 15.77

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Innovative Solutions and Support was 342.07. The lowest was -477.49. And the median was 17.93.

IA's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
76.36% of 258 companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 27.66 vs IA: 15.77

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Innovative Solutions and Support's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $365.78 Mil. Innovative Solutions and Support's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $27.16 Mil. Innovative Solutions and Support's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 7.43%.


Innovative Solutions and Support  (NAS:IA) EV-to-EBIT Explanation

This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %.

Innovative Solutions and Support's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Jun. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=27.162/365.781
=7.43 %

Innovative Solutions and Support's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $365.78 Mil.
Innovative Solutions and Support's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $27.16 Mil.

* 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.


Innovative Solutions and Support EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Innovative Solutions and Support EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Innovative Solutions and Support's EV-to-EBIT 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.

Innovative Solutions and Support EV-to-EBIT Chart

Innovative Solutions and Support Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
EV-to-EBIT
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Innovative Solutions and Support Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
EV-to-EBIT Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 16.52 11.15 13.18 16.80 13.47

IA vs MRLN, SPCE, EH: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Innovative Solutions and Support's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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.


Innovative Solutions and Support EV-to-EBIT vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Innovative Solutions and Support's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Innovative Solutions and Support's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Innovative Solutions and Support EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Innovative Solutions and Support's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=428.449/27.162
=15.77

Innovative Solutions and Support's current Enterprise Value is $428.45 Mil.
Innovative Solutions and Support's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $27.16 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBIT →
What does a EV-to-EBIT of 15.77 mean?
Innovative Solutions and Support (IA) has a EV-to-EBIT of 15.77 as of Aug. 22, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Innovative Solutions and Support and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 17.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Innovative Solutions and Support ranks #61 out of 258 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 23.6%.
Is Innovative Solutions and Support's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Innovative Solutions and Support's current EV-to-EBIT of 15.77 is 12% below median its 10-year median of 17.93. The Aerospace & Defense industry median EV-to-EBIT is 27.66. Innovative Solutions and Support's value of 15.77 is 43% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Innovative Solutions and Support ranks #61 out of 258 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Innovative Solutions and Support has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Innovative Solutions and Support's EV-to-EBIT compare to MRLN and SPCE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Innovative Solutions and Support ranks #61 out of 258 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Innovative Solutions and Support in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 27.66. Innovative Solutions and Support's value of 15.77 is 43% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 17.93 vs. the industry median of 27.66, Innovative Solutions and Support 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 EV-to-EBIT for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Aerospace & Defense companies is 27.66, based on 258 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Innovative Solutions and Support's current EV-to-EBIT of 15.77 is 43% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Innovative Solutions and Support and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 27.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Innovative Solutions and Support's current EV-to-EBIT is 15.77, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 17.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Innovative Solutions and Support stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Innovative Solutions and Support (IA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.52, compared to a current price of $21.50 — trading 22.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 15.77, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 17.93 and 43% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 27.66. Innovative Solutions and Support's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Innovative Solutions and Support (IA), the current EV-to-EBIT is 15.77 as of Aug. 22, 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 Innovative Solutions and Support (IA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Innovative Solutions and Support stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $21.50 is trading 22.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $17.52. GuruFocus considers Innovative Solutions and Support to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for IA:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 15.77 (12% below median its 10-year median of 17.93)
  • GF Value™: $17.52 vs. price of $21.50 (22.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 94/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 43% below the Aerospace & Defense median (#61 of 258)

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


Innovative Solutions and Support Business Description

Other Exchanges IOE:Germany
Address 720 Pennsylvania Drive, Exton, PA, USA, 19341
Innovative Solutions and Support Inc is a systems integrator that designs, manufactures, sells, and services air data equipment, engine display systems, standby equipment, primary flight guidance, and cockpit display systems for retrofit applications and original equipment manufacturers. The company supplies integrated Flight Management Systems, Flat Panel Display Systems, Integrated Standby Units, Positioning System receivers that enable reduced carbon footprint navigation, and an Autothrottle, which allows a pilot to automatically control the power setting of the engine and is designed to reduce pilot workload and enhance safety. It sells its products to both the OEM and the retrofit markets.
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