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Since the intrinsic value calculations based on Discounted Cash Flow Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based), or Discounted Earnings Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) cannot be applied to companies without consistent revenue and earnings, GuruFocus developed a valuation model based on normalized Free Cash Flow and Book Value of the company. The details of how we calculate the intrinsic value of stocks are described in detail here.
The historical rank and industry rank for Installed Building Products's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF or its related term are showing as below:
IBP'
s Price-to-Projected-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.23 Med: 1.95 Max: 6.09
Current: 1.66
During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF of Installed Building Products was 6.09. The lowest was 1.23. And the median was 1.95.
IBP's Price-to-Projected-FCF is ranked worse than 89.86% of 69
companies
in the Homebuilding & Construction industry
Industry Median: 0.74
vs IBP: 1.66
Installed Building Products (NYSE:IBP) Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Explanation
The growth multiple is capped between 8.35 and 17.74.
Total Stockholders Equity weighting is more art than science and it should always be revisited in more detail when researching a company. Weightings from 0% to 100% to more than 100% are possible. 80% was chosen as a happy median after taking the above ideas into consideration.
Installed Building Products's Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF for today is calculated as
Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF
=
Share Price
/
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF
=
242.83
/
145.85848200576
=
1.66
* 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Related Terms
Installed Building Products Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Installed Building Products's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF 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.
Installed Building Products Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Chart
IBP vs SKY, MTH, CVCO: Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Comparison
For the Residential Construction subindustry, Installed Building Products's Price-to-Projected-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Projected-FCF 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 Price-to-Projected-FCF vs Homebuilding & Construction Industry
For the Homebuilding & Construction industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Installed Building Products's Price-to-Projected-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Installed Building Products's Price-to-Projected-FCF falls into.
Installed Building Products Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Calculation
Since the intrinsic value calculations based on Discounted Cash Flow Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based), or Discounted Earnings Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) cannot be applied to companies without consistent revenue and earnings, GuruFocus developed a valuation model based on normalized Free Cash Flow and Book Value of the company.
The details of how we calculate the intrinsic value of stocks are described in detail here.
This method smooths out the free cash flow over the past 6-7 years, multiplies the results by a growth multiple, and adds a portion of Total Stockholders Equity.
* 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.
What does a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $145.86 mean?
Installed Building Products (IBP) has a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $145.86 as of Aug. 31, 2026. Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is the stock value based on a projected free cash flow model. View historical data on Installed Building Products and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Installed Building Products ranks #62 out of 69 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, placing it in the top 89.9%.
Is Installed Building Products' Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF too high?
Installed Building Products' current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $145.86. The Homebuilding & Construction industry median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 0.74. Installed Building Products' value of $145.86 is 19610.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Installed Building Products ranks #62 out of 69 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Installed Building Products has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Installed Building Products' Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF compare to SKY and MTH?
According to the Homebuilding & Construction industry distribution chart, Installed Building Products ranks #62 out of 69 companies for Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF. This places Installed Building Products in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 0.74. Installed Building Products' value of $145.86 is 19610.8% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF for a Homebuilding & Construction company?
The median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF among Homebuilding & Construction companies is 0.74, based on 69 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Installed Building Products's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $145.86 is 19610.8% 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF mean?
A high Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is the stock value based on a projected free cash flow model. View historical data on Installed Building Products and its competitors. For the Homebuilding & Construction industry, the median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 0.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Installed Building Products's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $145.86. 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 $232.91, compared to a current price of $242.83 — trading 4.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $145.86 and 19610.8% above the Homebuilding & Construction industry median of 0.74. Installed Building Products' overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF calculated?
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Installed Building Products (IBP), the current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $145.86 as of Aug. 31, 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 $242.83 is trading 4.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $232.91.
GuruFocus considers Installed Building Products to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for IBP:
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF: $145.86
GF Value™: $232.91 vs. price of $242.83 (4.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 19610.8% above the Homebuilding & Construction median (#62 of 69)
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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