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What is Innovative Solutions and Support EV-to-OCF?
Innovative Solutions and SupportIA +2.48%94 EV-to-OCF is 23.15 as of Aug. 22, 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 22.49. 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 358 Aerospace & Defense companies, Innovative Solutions and Support ranks worse than 64.53% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Innovative Solutions and Support's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
IA'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -743.26 Med: 22.49 Max: 262.73
Current: 23.15
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Innovative Solutions and Support was 262.73. The lowest was -743.26. And the median was 22.49.
IA's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 64.53% of 358
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 14.16
vs IA: 23.15
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Innovative Solutions and Support (NAS:IA) EV-to-OCF Explanation
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Innovative Solutions and Support's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Innovative Solutions and Support's share price for today is $21.50.
Innovative Solutions and Support's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 $1.050.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Innovative Solutions and Support EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Innovative Solutions and Support EV-to-OCF 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 Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Innovative Solutions and Support's EV-to-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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-OCF vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Innovative Solutions and Support's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Innovative Solutions and Support's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Innovative Solutions and Support's current Enterprise Value is $428.45 Mil.
Innovative Solutions and Support's Cash Flow from Operations 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 $18.51 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 (IA) has a EV-to-OCF of 23.15 as of Aug. 22, 2026. This is near median its historical median of 22.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Innovative Solutions and Support ranks #231 out of 358 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 64.5%.
Is Innovative Solutions and Support's EV-to-OCF too high?
Innovative Solutions and Support's current EV-to-OCF of 23.15 is near median its 10-year median of 22.49. The Aerospace & Defense industry median EV-to-OCF is 14.16. Innovative Solutions and Support's value of 23.15 is 63.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Innovative Solutions and Support ranks #231 out of 358 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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-OCF compare to MRLN and SPCE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Innovative Solutions and Support ranks #231 out of 358 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Innovative Solutions and Support in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 14.16. Innovative Solutions and Support's value of 23.15 is 63.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 22.49 vs. the industry median of 14.16, Innovative Solutions and Support 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 EV-to-OCF for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Aerospace & Defense companies is 14.16, based on 358 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF 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-OCF of 23.15 is 63.5% 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 EV-to-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 14.16 — 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-OCF is 23.15, which is near median its own 10-year median of 22.49. 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-OCF is 23.15, which is near median its 10-year median of 22.49 and 63.5% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 14.16. 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-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Innovative Solutions and Support (IA), the current EV-to-OCF is 23.15 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-OCF: 23.15 (near median its 10-year median of 22.49)
GF Value™: $17.52 vs. price of $21.50 (22.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 63.5% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#231 of 358)
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 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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