IES HoldingsIESC +5.20%85 Operating Margin % is 11.53% as of Mar. 2026, which is 166% above its 10-year median of 4.33. 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 1,767 Construction companies, IES Holdings ranks better than 76.51% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. IES Holdings's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $112 Mil. IES Holdings's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $974 Mil. Therefore, IES Holdings's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.53%.
Good Sign:
IES Holdings Inc operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for IES Holdings's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
IESC'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.48 Med: 4.33 Max: 11.76
Current: 11.76
IESC's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 76.51% of 1767
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 5.89
vs IESC: 11.76
IES Holdings's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 22.40% per year.
IES Holdings's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $112 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $427 Mil.
Just like Gross Margin %, it is important to see a company maintains its operating margin over time. Among the same industry, a company with higher operating margin is more efficient in its operation. It is also more stable during industry slowdown or recessions. Peter Lynch prefers those with higher margins than those with lower margins.
Be Aware
Operating Margin % can be manipulated by adjusting the rate of depreciation, depletion and amortization (DDA).
If a company is facing competition, its Operating Margin % may decline. Often the Operating Margin % declines well before the company's Revenue or even profit decline. Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important indicator of whether the company is facing problems.
For instance, by 2012, Nokia (NOK)'s problems were well known and its stock had lost more than 90% of its market value since 2007. But Nokias Operating Margin % had already been in decline since 2002, although its Earnings per Share (Diluted) were still rising. Investors who paid attention to Operating Margin % would have avoided this huge loss. The same can be said for Research-in-Motion (RIMM).
Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important screening filter for GuruFocus. GuruFocus's Buffett-Munger screener requires that the profit margin is either consistent or expanding. The Model Portfolio of the Buffett-Munger screener has outperformed the market every year since inception in 2009.
IES Holdings Operating Margin % Related Terms
IES Holdings Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for IES Holdings's Operating 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 Operating Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Operating 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 Operating Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, IES Holdings's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where IES Holdings's Operating Margin % falls into.
Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.
IES Holdings's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Operating Margin % of 11.53% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on IES Holdings and its competitors. This is 166% above median its historical median of 4.33. Over the past decade, IES Holdings' Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.48 to 11.76. According to the industry distribution chart, IES Holdings ranks #415 out of 1767 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 23.5%.
Is IES Holdings' Operating Margin % too high?
IES Holdings' current Operating Margin % of 11.53% is 166% above median its 10-year median of 4.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.48 to a high of 11.76. The Construction industry median Operating Margin % is 5.89. IES Holdings' value of 11.53% is 95.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, IES Holdings ranks #415 out of 1767 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' Operating Margin % compare to J and BLD?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, IES Holdings ranks #415 out of 1767 companies for Operating Margin %. This places IES Holdings in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.89. IES Holdings' value of 11.53% is 95.8% above this benchmark. Historically, IES Holdings' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.48 to 11.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.33 vs. the industry median of 5.89, 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 Operating Margin % for a Construction company?
The median Operating Margin % among Construction companies is 5.89, based on 1,767 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. IES Holdings's current Operating Margin % of 11.53% is 95.8% 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 Operating Margin % mean?
A high Operating Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on IES Holdings and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. IES Holdings's current Operating Margin % is 11.53%, which is 166% above median its own 10-year median of 4.33. 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 Operating Margin % is 11.53%, which is 166% above median its 10-year median of 4.33 and 95.8% above the Construction industry median of 5.89. 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 Operating Margin % calculated?
Operating Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For IES Holdings (IESC), the current Operating Margin % is 11.53% 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:
Operating Margin %: 11.53% (166% above median its 10-year median of 4.33)
GF Value™: $261.71 vs. price of $747.49 (185.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 95.8% above the Construction median (#415 of 1767)
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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