IES HoldingsIESC +5.20%85 ROA % is 24.07% as of Mar. 2026, which is 163% above its 10-year median of 9.16. GuruFocus rates IESC with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $261.71 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,782 Construction companies, IES Holdings ranks better than 98.82% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. IES Holdings's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $440 Mil.
IES Holdings's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,826 Mil. Therefore, IES Holdings's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 24.07%.
The historical rank and industry rank for IES Holdings's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
IESC'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.34 Med: 9.16 Max: 38.96
Current: 23.53
During the past 13 years, IES Holdings's highest ROA % was 38.96%. The lowest was -3.34%. And the median was 9.16%.
IESC's ROA % is ranked better than 98.82% of 1782
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 2.79
vs IESC: 23.53
IES Holdings (NAS:IESC) ROA % Explanation
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) revenue data.
* 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.
Be Aware
Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
IES Holdings ROA % Related Terms
IES Holdings ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for IES Holdings's ROA % can be seen below:
* 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.
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, IES Holdings's ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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.
IES Holdings ROA % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, IES Holdings's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where IES Holdings's ROA % falls into.
* 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.
In the calculation of annual ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
IES Holdings (IESC) has a ROA % of 24.07% as of Mar. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on IES Holdings and its competitors. This is 163% above median its historical median of 9.16. According to the industry distribution chart, IES Holdings ranks #21 out of 1782 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 1.2%.
Is IES Holdings' ROA % too high?
IES Holdings' current ROA % of 24.07% is 163% above median its 10-year median of 9.16. The Construction industry median ROA % is 2.79. IES Holdings' value of 24.07% is 762.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, IES Holdings ranks #21 out of 1782 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, IES Holdings has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IES Holdings' ROA % compare to J and BLD?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, IES Holdings ranks #21 out of 1782 companies for ROA %. This places IES Holdings in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 2.79. IES Holdings' value of 24.07% is 762.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.16 vs. the industry median of 2.79, IES Holdings has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROA % for a Construction company?
The median ROA % among Construction companies is 2.79, based on 1,782 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. IES Holdings's current ROA % of 24.07% is 762.7% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on IES Holdings and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median ROA % is 2.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. IES Holdings's current ROA % is 24.07%, which is 163% above median its own 10-year median of 9.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IES Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IES Holdings (IESC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $261.71, compared to a current price of $747.49 — trading 185.6% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 24.07%, which is 163% above median its 10-year median of 9.16 and 762.7% above the Construction industry median of 2.79. IES Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For IES Holdings (IESC), the current ROA % is 24.07% 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 IES Holdings (IESC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IES Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $747.49 is trading 185.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $261.71.
GuruFocus considers IES Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for IESC:
ROA %: 24.07% (163% above median its 10-year median of 9.16)
GF Value™: $261.71 vs. price of $747.49 (185.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 762.7% above the Construction median (#21 of 1782)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IESC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
IES Holdings Inc owns and manages subsidiaries that design and installs integrated electrical and technology systems and provide infrastructure products and services. It has four business segments; Communications, Residential, Infrastructure Solutions, and Commercial & Industrial. The majority of the revenue for the company is generated from its Residential segment in which the company provides electrical installation services for single-family housing and multi-family apartment complexes, as well as heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) and plumbing installation services. This segment also provides services for installing residential solar power, both for new construction and existing residences.
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