IAS (Integral Ad Science Holding) Financial Strength: 10 (As of Sep. 2025) — 43% Above Median

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IAS Integral Ad Science Holding Corp IAS
69 GF Score
Price $10.34
GF Value $12.96
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What is Integral Ad Science Holding Financial Strength?

Integral Ad Science Holding IAS 69 Financial Strength is 10 as of Sep. 2025, which is 43% above its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates IAS with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.96. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Integral Ad Science Holding has the Financial Strength Rank of 10. It shows strong financial strength and is unlikely to fall into distressed situations.

Good Sign:

Integral Ad Science Holding Corp shows strong financial strength.

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.

GuruFocus does not calculate Integral Ad Science Holding's interest coverage with the available data. Integral Ad Science Holding's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 0.04. As of today, Integral Ad Science Holding's Altman Z-Score is 11.13.


Integral Ad Science Holding  (NAS:IAS) 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.

Integral Ad Science Holding has the Financial Strength Rank of 10. It shows strong financial strength and is unlikely to fall into distressed situations.


Integral Ad Science Holding Financial Strength Related Terms


IAS vs DV, ZD, STGW: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Integral Ad Science Holding'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.


Integral Ad Science Holding Financial Strength vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Integral Ad Science Holding's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Integral Ad Science Holding's Financial Strength falls into.


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Integral Ad Science Holding 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:

Integral Ad Science Holding's Interest Expense for the months ended in Sep. 2025 was $0.0 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Sep. 2025 was $8.2 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was $13.4 Mil.

Integral Ad Science Holding's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is

GuruFocus does not calculate Integral Ad Science Holding's interest coverage with the available data.

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

Good Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Integral Ad Science Holding Corp has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

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

Integral Ad Science Holding's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Sep. 2025 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(11.357 + 13.421) / 617.432
=0.04

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.

Integral Ad Science Holding has a Z-score of 11.13, indicating it is in Safe Zones. This implies the Z-Score is strong.

Good Sign:

Altman Z-score of 11.13 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 10 mean?
Integral Ad Science Holding (IAS) has a Financial Strength of 10 as of Sep. 2025. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Integral Ad Science Holding and its competitors. This is 43% above median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, Integral Ad Science Holding's Financial Strength has ranged from 4.00 to 10.00.
Is Integral Ad Science Holding's Financial Strength too high?
Integral Ad Science Holding's current Financial Strength of 10 is 43% above median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Integral Ad Science Holding has a GF Score™ of 69/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Integral Ad Science Holding's Financial Strength compare to DV and ZD?
Integral Ad Science Holding's Financial Strength of 10 can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. Historically, Integral Ad Science Holding's own Financial Strength has ranged from 4.00 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 a Media - Diversified company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Media - Diversified 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 Integral Ad Science Holding and its competitors. Integral Ad Science Holding's current Financial Strength is 10, which is 43% above median its own 10-year median of 7.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Integral Ad Science Holding stock overvalued right now?
Integral Ad Science Holding (IAS) has a current Financial Strength of 10. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.96, compared to a current price of $10.34 — trading 20.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 10, which is 43% above median its 10-year median of 7.00. Integral Ad Science Holding's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 3 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 Integral Ad Science Holding (IAS), the current Financial Strength is 10 as of Sep. 2025. 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 Integral Ad Science Holding (IAS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Integral Ad Science Holding stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $10.34 is trading 20.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $12.96.

Key valuation signals for IAS:

  • Financial Strength: 10 (43% above median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: $12.96 vs. price of $10.34 (20.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Integral Ad Science Holding Business Description

Address 12 East 49th Street, 20th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10017
Integral Ad Science Holding Corp is a digital advertising verification company. The cloud-based technology platform of the company delivers independent measurement and verification of digital advertising across all devices, channels, and formats, including desktop, mobile, connected TV, social, display, and video. Geographically, the company derives a majority of its revenue from the Americas region.
69GF Score

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