IA (Innovative Solutions and Support) Financial Strength: 6 (As of Jun. 2026) — 40% Below Median

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Price $21.50
GF Value $17.52
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Innovative Solutions and Support Financial Strength?

Innovative Solutions and Support IA +2.48% 94 Financial Strength is 6 as of Jun. 2026, which is 40% below its 10-year median of 10.00. GuruFocus rates IA with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of $17.52 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Innovative Solutions and Support has the Financial Strength Rank of 6.

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.
3. Altman Z-Score.
4. Other debt related ratios.

A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

Innovative Solutions and Support's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 5.93. Innovative Solutions and Support's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.51. As of today, Innovative Solutions and Support's Altman Z-Score is 5.23.


Innovative Solutions and Support  (NAS:IA) Financial Strength Explanation

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

Innovative Solutions and Support has the Financial Strength Rank of 6.


Innovative Solutions and Support Financial Strength Related Terms


IA vs MRLN, SPCE, EH: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Innovative Solutions and Support's Financial Strength, along with its competitors' market caps and Financial Strength 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.


Innovative Solutions and Support Financial Strength vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Innovative Solutions and Support's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Innovative Solutions and Support's Financial Strength falls into.


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Innovative Solutions and Support Financial Strength Calculation

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is based on these factors

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:

Innovative Solutions and Support's Interest Expense for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was $-1.02 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was $6.03 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $48.67 Mil.

Innovative Solutions and Support's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

Interest Coverage=-1*Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-1*6.029/-1.017
=5.93

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.

Innovative Solutions and Support's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Jun. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(5.643 + 48.669) / 106.928
=0.51

3. Altman Z-Score.

Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

When Z-Score is less than 1.81, it is in Distress Zones.
When Z-Score is greater than 2.99, it is in Safe Zones.
When Z-Score is between 1.81 and 2.99, it is in Grey Zones.

Innovative Solutions and Support has a Z-score of 5.23, indicating it is in Safe Zones. This implies the Z-Score is strong.

Good Sign:

Altman Z-score of 5.23 is strong.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Financial Strength →
What does a Financial Strength of 6 mean?
Innovative Solutions and Support (IA) has a Financial Strength of 6 as of Jun. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Innovative Solutions and Support and its competitors. This is 40% below median its historical median of 10.00. Over the past decade, Innovative Solutions and Support's Financial Strength has ranged from 5.00 to 10.00.
Is Innovative Solutions and Support's Financial Strength too high?
Innovative Solutions and Support's current Financial Strength of 6 is 40% below median its 10-year median of 10.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Innovative Solutions and Support has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Innovative Solutions and Support's Financial Strength compare to MRLN and SPCE?
Innovative Solutions and Support's Financial Strength of 6 can be compared against companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry. Historically, Innovative Solutions and Support's own Financial Strength has ranged from 5.00 to 10.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Financial Strength for an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Aerospace & Defense industry context. However, Financial Strength 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 Financial Strength mean?
A high Financial Strength can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Innovative Solutions and Support and its competitors. Innovative Solutions and Support's current Financial Strength is 6, which is 40% below median its own 10-year median of 10.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Innovative Solutions and Support stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Innovative Solutions and Support (IA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.52, compared to a current price of $21.50 — trading 22.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 6, which is 40% below median its 10-year median of 10.00. Innovative Solutions and Support's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Financial Strength calculated?
Financial Strength is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Innovative Solutions and Support (IA), the current Financial Strength is 6 as of Jun. 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 Innovative Solutions and Support (IA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Innovative Solutions and Support stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $21.50 is trading 22.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $17.52. GuruFocus considers Innovative Solutions and Support to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for IA:

  • Financial Strength: 6 (40% below median its 10-year median of 10.00)
  • GF Value™: $17.52 vs. price of $21.50 (22.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 94/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the IA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Innovative Solutions and Support Business Description

Other Exchanges IOE:Germany
Address 720 Pennsylvania Drive, Exton, PA, USA, 19341
Innovative Solutions and Support Inc is a systems integrator that designs, manufactures, sells, and services air data equipment, engine display systems, standby equipment, primary flight guidance, and cockpit display systems for retrofit applications and original equipment manufacturers. The company supplies integrated Flight Management Systems, Flat Panel Display Systems, Integrated Standby Units, Positioning System receivers that enable reduced carbon footprint navigation, and an Autothrottle, which allows a pilot to automatically control the power setting of the engine and is designed to reduce pilot workload and enhance safety. It sells its products to both the OEM and the retrofit markets.
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