IHS (IHS Holding) Profitability Rank: 6 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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IHS IHS Holding Ltd IHS
50 GF Score
Price $8.35
GF Value $4.20
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is IHS Holding Profitability Rank?

IHS Holding IHS +1.33% 50 Profitability Rank is 6 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates IHS with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.20 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

IHS Holding has the Profitability Rank of 6.

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.

IHS Holding's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 29.92%. As of today, IHS Holding's Piotroski F-Score is 8.


IHS Holding Profitability Rank Related Terms


IHS vs NMRK, CWK, OPEN: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Real Estate Services subindustry, IHS Holding'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.


IHS Holding Profitability Rank vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, IHS Holding's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where IHS Holding's Profitability Rank falls into.


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IHS Holding 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.

IHS Holding has the Profitability Rank of 6.

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.

IHS Holding'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 )
=124.3 / 415.4
=29.92 %

* 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

IHS Holding 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:

IHS Holding Ltd 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 6 mean?
IHS Holding (IHS) has a Profitability Rank of 6 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on IHS Holding and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, IHS Holding's Profitability Rank has ranged from 3.00 to 6.00.
Is IHS Holding's Profitability Rank too high?
IHS Holding's current Profitability Rank of 6 is near median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 6.00. Overall, IHS Holding has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IHS Holding's Profitability Rank compare to NMRK and CWK?
IHS Holding's Profitability Rank of 6 can be compared against companies in the Real Estate industry. Historically, IHS Holding's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 3.00 to 6.00 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 Real Estate company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Real Estate 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 IHS Holding and its competitors. IHS Holding's current Profitability Rank is 6, which is near 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 IHS Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IHS Holding (IHS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.20, compared to a current price of $8.35 — trading 98.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 6, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.00. IHS Holding's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 7 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 IHS Holding (IHS), the current Profitability Rank is 6 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 IHS Holding (IHS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IHS Holding stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $8.35 is trading 98.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.20. GuruFocus considers IHS Holding to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for IHS:

  • Profitability Rank: 6 (near median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: $4.20 vs. price of $8.35 (98.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 7 warning signs

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


IHS Holding Business Description

Other Exchanges 4JB:Germany
Address 123 Victoria Street, 1 Cathedral Piazza, London, GBR, SW1E 5BP
IHS Holding Ltd is an independent owner, operator, and developer of shared telecommunications infrastructure. The company provides telecommunications infrastructure to its customers, who are MNOs, who in turn provide wireless voice and data services to their end-users. Its geographical segments are Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa. The majority of its revenue is derived from Nigeria.
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