IBP (Installed Building Products) Profitability Rank: 9 (As of Mar. 2026) — 13% Above Median

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IBP Installed Building Products Inc IBP
92 GF Score
Price $228.65
GF Value $225.69
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Installed Building Products Profitability Rank?

Installed Building Products IBP -2.87% 92 Profitability Rank is 9 as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates IBP with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of $225.69 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Installed Building Products has the Profitability Rank of 9. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Installed Building Products's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.72%. As of today, Installed Building Products's Piotroski F-Score is 8.


Installed Building Products Profitability Rank Related Terms


IBP vs TMHC, MTH, SKY: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Residential Construction subindustry, Installed Building Products's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability 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.


Installed Building Products Profitability Rank vs Homebuilding & Construction Industry

For the Homebuilding & Construction industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Installed Building Products's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Installed Building Products's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Installed Building Products Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Installed Building Products has the Profitability Rank of 9. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Installed Building Products's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=57.6 / 660.5
=8.72 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

Good Sign:

Piotroski F-Score is 8, indicates a very healthy situation.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Installed Building Products has an F-score of 8. It is a good or high score, which usually indicates a very healthy situation.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

Good Sign:

Installed Building Products Inc operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 9 mean?
Installed Building Products (IBP) has a Profitability Rank of 9 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Installed Building Products and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, Installed Building Products' Profitability Rank has ranged from 3.00 to 10.00.
Is Installed Building Products' Profitability Rank too high?
Installed Building Products' current Profitability Rank of 9 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 8.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 10.00. 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' Profitability Rank compare to TMHC and MTH?
Installed Building Products' Profitability Rank of 9 can be compared against companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry. Historically, Installed Building Products' own Profitability Rank has ranged from 3.00 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 Profitability Rank for a Homebuilding & Construction company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Homebuilding & Construction industry context. However, Profitability 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Installed Building Products and its competitors. Installed Building Products's current Profitability Rank is 9, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 8.00. 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 $225.69, compared to a current price of $228.65 — trading 1.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 9, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 8.00. 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 Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Installed Building Products (IBP), the current Profitability Rank is 9 as of Mar. 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 $228.65 is trading 1.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $225.69. GuruFocus considers Installed Building Products to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for IBP:

  • Profitability Rank: 9 (13% above median its 10-year median of 8.00)
  • GF Value™: $225.69 vs. price of $228.65 (1.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100 with 2 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address 495 South High Street, Suite 50, Columbus, OH, USA, 43215
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.
92GF Score

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