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IES HoldingsIESC +1.62%85 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.80 as of Mar. 2026, which is 33% above its 10-year median of 0.60. GuruFocus rates IESC with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $264.40 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 936 Construction companies, IES Holdings ranks better than 83.23% on this metric.
Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. A positive ratio may indicate share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio may reflect no repurchases or potential share issuance. IES Holdings's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.80%.
The historical rank and industry rank for IES Holdings's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
IESC'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -27.5 Med: 0.6 Max: 27.8
Current: 0.8
During the past 13 years, IES Holdings's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 27.80%. The lowest was -27.50%. And the median was 0.60%.
IESC's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 83.23% of 936
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: -0.9
vs IESC: 0.80
IES Holdings (NAS:IESC) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Explanation
A negative number means the company might be issuing new shares. A positive number indicates that the company is buying back shares.
Be Aware
Investors usually like share buybacks. But as pointed by Warren Buffett, only if a company buys back shares at the prices below the stock's intrinsic value, it rewards remaining shareholders. If a company buys its overvalued stocks back, it destroys shareholder value.
IES Holdings 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
IESC vs DY, J, BLD: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, IES Holdings's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, IES Holdings's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where IES Holdings's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
IES Holdings 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Calculation
This is the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. The annualized percentage change is calculated with expontential compound based on the latest four years of annual data on Shares Outstanding (EOP).
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What does a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.80 mean?
IES Holdings (IESC) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.80 as of Mar. 2026. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for IES Holdings and its competitors. This is 33% above median its historical median of 0.60. According to the industry distribution chart, IES Holdings ranks #157 out of 936 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 16.8%.
Is IES Holdings' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
IES Holdings' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.80 is 33% above median its 10-year median of 0.60. Based on the distribution chart, IES Holdings ranks #157 out of 936 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' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to DY and J?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, IES Holdings ranks #157 out of 936 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places IES Holdings in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio for a Construction company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Construction industry context. However, 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for IES Holdings and its competitors. IES Holdings's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.80, which is 33% above median its own 10-year median of 0.60. 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 $264.40, compared to a current price of $612.81 — trading 131.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.80, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 0.60. IES Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For IES Holdings (IESC), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.80 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 $612.81 is trading 131.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $264.40.
GuruFocus considers IES Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for IESC:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.80 (33% above median its 10-year median of 0.60)
GF Value™: $264.40 vs. price of $612.81 (131.8% above fair value)
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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