IESC (IES Holdings) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


IESC IES Holdings Inc IESC
85 GF Score
Price $747.49
GF Value $261.71
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is IES Holdings Moat Score?

IES Holdings IESC +5.20% 85 Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates IESC with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $261.71 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,846 Construction companies, IES Holdings ranks better than 97.67% on this metric.

IES Holdings has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

IES Holdings has Narrow Moat: IES Holdings benefits from a solid narrow moat due to its established presence in electrical contracting and infrastructure services. It has some economies of scale and a strong distribution network, but lacks significant intellectual property or regulatory barriers. Its market share provides some competitive advantage, but not enough for a wide moat.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes IES Holdings might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

IES Holdings  (NAS:IESC) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

IES Holdings Moat Score Related Terms

IESC vs J, BLD, DY: Moat Score Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, IES Holdings's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, IES Holdings's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where IES Holdings's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
IES Holdings (IESC) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jun. 25, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, IES Holdings ranks #43 out of 1846 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 2.3%.
Is IES Holdings' Moat Score too high?
IES Holdings' current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, IES Holdings ranks #43 out of 1846 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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' Moat Score compare to J and BLD?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, IES Holdings ranks #43 out of 1846 companies for Moat Score. This places IES Holdings in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Construction company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Construction industry context. However, Moat Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. IES Holdings's current Moat Score is 5. 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 $261.71, compared to a current price of $747.49 — trading 185.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. IES Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For IES Holdings (IESC), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 25, 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 $747.49 is trading 185.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $261.71. GuruFocus considers IES Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for IESC:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: $261.71 vs. price of $747.49 (185.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 5 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges 1IESC:Italy45T:Germany
Address 13131 Dairy Ashford Road, Suite 500, Sugar Land, TX, USA, 77478
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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