IES HoldingsIESC +5.20%85 Net Margin % is 11.28% as of Mar. 2026, which is 188% above its 10-year median of 3.92. 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 1,766 Construction companies, IES Holdings ranks better than 81.43% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. IES Holdings's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $110 Mil. IES Holdings's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $974 Mil. Therefore, IES Holdings's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.28%.
The historical rank and industry rank for IES Holdings's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
IESC'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.61 Med: 3.92 Max: 17.35
Current: 10.47
IESC's Net Margin % is ranked better than 81.43% of 1766
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 3.92
vs IESC: 10.47
IES Holdings (NAS:IESC) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
IES Holdings Net Margin % Related Terms
IES Holdings Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for IES Holdings's Net Margin % 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.
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, IES Holdings's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, IES Holdings's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where IES Holdings's Net Margin % 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.
IES Holdings (IESC) has a Net Margin % of 11.28% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on IES Holdings and its competitors. This is 188% above median its historical median of 3.92. According to the industry distribution chart, IES Holdings ranks #328 out of 1766 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 18.6%.
Is IES Holdings' Net Margin % too high?
IES Holdings' current Net Margin % of 11.28% is 188% above median its 10-year median of 3.92. The Construction industry median Net Margin % is 3.92. IES Holdings' value of 11.28% is 187.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, IES Holdings ranks #328 out of 1766 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' Net Margin % compare to J and BLD?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, IES Holdings ranks #328 out of 1766 companies for Net Margin %. This places IES Holdings in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.92. IES Holdings' value of 11.28% is 187.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.92 vs. the industry median of 3.92, IES Holdings 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 Net Margin % for a Construction company?
The median Net Margin % among Construction companies is 3.92, based on 1,766 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. IES Holdings's current Net Margin % of 11.28% is 187.8% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on IES Holdings and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. IES Holdings's current Net Margin % is 11.28%, which is 188% above median its own 10-year median of 3.92. 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 Net Margin % is 11.28%, which is 188% above median its 10-year median of 3.92 and 187.8% above the Construction industry median of 3.92. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For IES Holdings (IESC), the current Net Margin % is 11.28% 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 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:
Net Margin %: 11.28% (188% above median its 10-year median of 3.92)
GF Value™: $261.71 vs. price of $747.49 (185.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 187.8% above the Construction median (#328 of 1766)
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 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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