IOBCF (Ion Beam Applications) Momentum Rank: 10 (As of Jul. 24, 2026) — 67% Above Median

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IOBCF Ion Beam Applications SA IOBCF
82 GF Score
Price $18.30
GF Value $18.54
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Ion Beam Applications Momentum Rank?

Ion Beam Applications IOBCF -4.16% 82 Momentum Rank is 10 as of Jul. 24, 2026, which is 67% above its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates IOBCF with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.54 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review.

Ion Beam Applications has the Momentum Rank of 10.

Momentum Rank measures the strength and persistence of a stock's price movement over time, rated on a scale of 1 to 10.

For Momentum Rank, we considered the residual momentum concept that was widely studied by Blitz and his colleagues as well as by Nobel Prize laureates Fama and French. However, we did not find any significant differences in the performances of stocks with different ranks of residual momentum. Therefore, we use traditional momentum instead.

Momentum Rank is determined using the standardized momentum ratio and other momentum indicators. The standardized momentum ratio is the average of the performances from 12 months ago to 1 month ago and 6 months ago to 1 month ago, divided by the beta of the stock over the past 12 months. To calculate the momentum ratio today, we would use the average of the two performance numbers.

For momentum, we found that stock price performance does not have a monotonic correlation with the momentum ratio. The stocks with the highest momentum ratios perform worse than those at about the 70th percentile. Therefore, for the momentum rank, we ranked the stocks at about the 70th percentile of the momentum ratio as the highest at 10.

A higher score reflects strong price momentum and indicates greater potential for superior performance. Conversely, a lower score indicates that momentum is either too high or too low, and stocks tend to underperform.

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Ion Beam Applications Momentum Rank Related Terms

IOBCF vs ABT, SYK, MDT: Momentum Rank Comparison

For the Medical Devices subindustry, Ion Beam Applications's Momentum Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Momentum 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.

Ion Beam Applications Momentum Rank vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Ion Beam Applications's Momentum Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ion Beam Applications's Momentum Rank falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Momentum Rank →
What does a Momentum Rank of 10 mean?
Ion Beam Applications (IOBCF) has a Momentum Rank of 10 as of Jul. 24, 2026. Momentum Rank is determined using the standardized momentum ratio, measuring the speed and velocity of price changes in a stock. View historical data on Ion Beam Applications and its competitors. This is 67% above median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Ion Beam Applications' Momentum Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 10.00.
Is Ion Beam Applications' Momentum Rank too high?
Ion Beam Applications' current Momentum Rank of 10 is 67% above median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Ion Beam Applications has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ion Beam Applications' Momentum Rank compare to ABT and SYK?
Ion Beam Applications' Momentum Rank of 10 can be compared against companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry. Historically, Ion Beam Applications' own Momentum Rank has ranged from 1.00 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 Momentum Rank for a Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good Momentum Rank depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments industry context. However, Momentum 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 Momentum Rank mean?
A high Momentum Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Momentum Rank is determined using the standardized momentum ratio, measuring the speed and velocity of price changes in a stock. View historical data on Ion Beam Applications and its competitors. Ion Beam Applications's current Momentum Rank is 10, which is 67% above median its own 10-year median of 6.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ion Beam Applications stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ion Beam Applications (IOBCF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.54, compared to a current price of $18.30 — trading 1.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Momentum Rank is 10, which is 67% above median its 10-year median of 6.00. Ion Beam Applications' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Momentum Rank calculated?
Momentum Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ion Beam Applications (IOBCF), the current Momentum Rank is 10 as of Jul. 24, 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 Ion Beam Applications (IOBCF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ion Beam Applications stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $18.30 is trading 1.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $18.54. GuruFocus considers Ion Beam Applications to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for IOBCF:

  • Momentum Rank: 10 (67% above median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: $18.54 vs. price of $18.30 (1.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 10 warning signs

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

Ion Beam Applications Business Description

Address Chemin du Cyclotron, 3, Louvain-La-Neuve, BEL, B-1348
Ion Beam Applications SA develops and manufactures medical devices and software solutions. The firm operates in three segments: IBA Clinical, including Proton Therapy and Dosimetry; IBA Technologies; and IBA Corporate. Proton therapy and other accelerators contribute to the majority of sales. It offers solutions for precision cancer treatment through the use of proton beams, as well as cyclotrons used for the production of radioisotopes and industrial accelerators for sterilization and ionization. The dosimetry business sells measurement and quality assurance instruments for radiotherapy and medical imaging. The firm operates in three geographical areas: Belgium, the United States, China, Germany, and India.
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