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6-Month Price Index is an intermediate-term momentum that shows the price change relative to 6-month ago. It’s calculated by current share price divided by share price 6-months ago. As of today (2026-08-13), Installed Building Products's 6-Month Price Index is 0.73.
Installed Building Products (NYSE:IBP) 6-Month Price Index Explanation
Price Index (PI) also called momentum. Strategies involving Price Index are also known as momentum strategies as they allow investors to profit from a company’s stock price. 6-Month Price Index is an intermediate-term momentum that shows the price change relative to 6-month ago.
The investment strategy for momentum investors is to buy winners and sell losers. That is, buy stocks that performed well and sell stocks that performed poorly in the past.
Installed Building Products 6-Month Price Index Related Terms
IBP vs TMHC, MTH, SKY: 6-Month Price Index Comparison
For the Residential Construction subindustry, Installed Building Products's 6-Month Price Index, along with its competitors' market caps and 6-Month Price Index 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 (NYSE:IBP) 6-Month Price Index Calculation
6-Month Price Index is calculated as following:
6-Month Price Index
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Current Share Price
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Share Price 6-Months Ago
* 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 (IBP) has a 6-Month Price Index of 0.73 as of Aug. 13, 2026. 6-Month Price Index is an intermediate-term momentum that shows the price change relative to 6-month ago. View historical data on Installed Building Products and its competitors.
Is Installed Building Products' 6-Month Price Index too high?
Installed Building Products' current 6-Month Price Index is 0.73. 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' 6-Month Price Index compare to TMHC and MTH?
Installed Building Products' 6-Month Price Index of 0.73 can be compared against companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 6-Month Price Index for a Homebuilding & Construction company?
A good 6-Month Price Index depends on the Homebuilding & Construction industry context. However, 6-Month Price Index 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 6-Month Price Index mean?
A high 6-Month Price Index can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 6-Month Price Index is an intermediate-term momentum that shows the price change relative to 6-month ago. View historical data on Installed Building Products and its competitors. Installed Building Products's current 6-Month Price Index is 0.73. 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 $232.20, compared to a current price of $245.74 — trading 5.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 6-Month Price Index is 0.73. 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 6-Month Price Index calculated?
6-Month Price Index is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Installed Building Products (IBP), the current 6-Month Price Index is 0.73 as of Aug. 13, 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 $245.74 is trading 5.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $232.20.
GuruFocus considers Installed Building Products to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for IBP:
6-Month Price Index: 0.73
GF Value™: $232.20 vs. price of $245.74 (5.8% above fair value)
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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