Icon (ICLR) Growth Rank: 8 (As of Aug. 03, 2026) — 11% Below Median

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ICLR Icon PLC ICLR
90 GF Score
Price $158.41
GF Value $213.60
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Icon Growth Rank?

Icon ICLR -3.15% 90 Growth Rank is 8 as of Aug. 03, 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 9.00. GuruFocus rates ICLR with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of $213.60 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Icon has the Growth Rank of 8.

GuruFocus Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. Historically, the companies with the highest growth ranks performed the best over the long term. It is calculated using the following criteria:

1. 5-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
2. 3-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
3. 5-year EBITDA growth rate, the higher, the better.
4. The predictability of 5-year revenue. The most consistent it is, the higher the rank.

A higher score reflects a greater ability to drive business growth, with companies considered to have strong and sustainable expansion potential. Conversely, a lower score indicates challenges in achieving consistent growth and scalability.

GuruFocus found that the Growth Rank is the second of the two most-sensitive parameters among the five parameters checked. Please click GF Score to see more details on GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

Please note that we are using the five-year EBITDA growth rate as a parameter, so the company needs to have had positive growth over that time. The reason we use EBITDA instead of earnings per share is that with EBITDA, we can rank a lot more companies since a company may have positive EBITDA but negative EPS. Since we are looking at the growth here, EBITDA gives us a pretty clear picture about the growth in the company's business operations.

ICLR vs RVTY, CRL, MEDP: Growth Rank Comparison

For the Diagnostics & Research subindustry, Icon's Growth Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Growth Rank 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.

Icon Growth Rank vs Medical Diagnostics & Research Industry

For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry and Healthcare sector, Icon's Growth Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Icon's Growth Rank falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Growth Rank →
What does a Growth Rank of 8 mean?
Icon (ICLR) has a Growth Rank of 8 as of Aug. 03, 2026. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on Icon and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 9.00. Over the past decade, Icon's Growth Rank has ranged from 6.00 to 10.00.
Is Icon's Growth Rank too high?
Icon's current Growth Rank of 8 is 11% below median its 10-year median of 9.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Icon has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Icon's Growth Rank compare to RVTY and CRL?
Icon's Growth Rank of 8 can be compared against companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry. Historically, Icon's own Growth Rank has ranged from 6.00 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 Growth Rank for a Medical Diagnostics & Research company?
A good Growth Rank depends on the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry context. However, Growth Rank 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 Growth Rank mean?
A high Growth Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on Icon and its competitors. Icon's current Growth Rank is 8, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 9.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Icon stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Icon (ICLR) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $213.60, compared to a current price of $158.41 — trading 25.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Growth Rank is 8, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 9.00. Icon's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Growth Rank calculated?
Growth Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Icon (ICLR), the current Growth Rank is 8 as of Aug. 03, 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 Icon (ICLR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Icon stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $158.41 is trading 25.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $213.60. GuruFocus considers Icon to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ICLR:

  • Growth Rank: 8 (11% below median its 10-year median of 9.00)
  • GF Value™: $213.60 vs. price of $158.41 (25.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Icon Business Description

Other Exchanges IJF:GermanyICLR34:Brazil
Address South County Business Park, Leopardstown, Dublin, IRL, D18 X5R3
Icon is a global contract research organization that provides outsourced clinical development services to pharmaceutical and biotechnology firms. Icon supports clients across late-stage clinical trials through the regulatory approval process and postmarket studies. Icon's services include clinical trial management, patient recruitment, data analytics, laboratory services, and regulatory consulting. With more than 40,000 employees operating in over 50 countries, the company partners with life sciences firms to run clinical trials and bring new drugs to market.
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