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INTEGRAL AD SCIENCE HOLDING (IAS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:IAS - Nasdaq - US45828L1089 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

10.37  -0.01 (-0.1%)

After market: 10.37 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to IAS. IAS was compared to 93 industry peers in the Media industry. While IAS has a great health rating, its profitability is only average at the moment. IAS shows excellent growth, but is valued quite expensive already.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

IAS had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year IAS had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years IAS reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
IAS had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
IAS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFIAS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 50M -50M 100M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of IAS (2.88%) is better than 74.71% of its industry peers.
IAS has a Return On Equity of 3.33%. This is in the better half of the industry: IAS outperforms 62.07% of its industry peers.
IAS's Return On Invested Capital of 3.69% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. IAS outperforms 50.57% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.88%
ROE 3.33%
ROIC 3.69%
ROA(3y)-0.9%
ROA(5y)-2.48%
ROE(3y)-1.38%
ROE(5y)-4.56%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
IAS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICIAS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 -2 -4 -6 -8 -10

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of IAS (6.39%) is better than 73.56% of its industry peers.
IAS has a Operating Margin of 9.81%. This is in the better half of the industry: IAS outperforms 63.22% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 78.71%, IAS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.80% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of IAS has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 9.81%
PM (TTM) 6.39%
GM 78.71%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.68%
GM growth 5YN/A
IAS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsIAS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 20 -20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

IAS has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for IAS has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, IAS has an improved debt to assets ratio.
IAS Yearly Shares OutstandingIAS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 50M 100M 150M
IAS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsIAS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.2 Solvency

IAS has an Altman-Z score of 7.47. This indicates that IAS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 7.47, IAS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.25% of the companies in the same industry.
IAS has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.93. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.93 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 0.93, IAS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.51% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.07 indicates that IAS is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of IAS (0.07) is better than 78.16% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.07
Debt/FCF 0.93
Altman-Z 7.47
ROIC/WACC0.43
WACC8.62%
IAS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFIAS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.3 Liquidity

IAS has a Current Ratio of 3.71. This indicates that IAS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 3.71, IAS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.95% of the companies in the same industry.
IAS has a Quick Ratio of 3.71. This indicates that IAS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 3.71, IAS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.95% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.71
Quick Ratio 3.71
IAS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesIAS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

IAS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 300.00%, which is quite impressive.
IAS shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 11.77%.
Measured over the past years, IAS shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 25.39% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)300%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%211.11%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.77%
Revenue growth 3Y25.39%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%10.97%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 121.50% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
IAS is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 10.65% yearly.
EPS Next Y519.46%
EPS Next 2Y190.49%
EPS Next 3Y121.5%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year11.53%
Revenue Next 2Y11.72%
Revenue Next 3Y11.69%
Revenue Next 5Y10.65%

3.3 Evolution

The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
IAS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesIAS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
IAS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesIAS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 0 0.2 -0.2 0.4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 51.85 indicates a quite expensive valuation of IAS.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as IAS.
IAS is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 29.63, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 30.72 indicates a quite expensive valuation of IAS.
IAS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.68, IAS is valued a bit more expensive.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 51.85
Fwd PE 30.72
IAS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsIAS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of IAS indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: IAS is more expensive than 62.07% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of IAS is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 24.44
EV/EBITDA 15.17
IAS Per share dataIAS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6

4.3 Compensation for Growth

IAS's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
IAS's earnings are expected to grow with 121.50% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.1
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y190.49%
EPS Next 3Y121.5%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for IAS!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

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INTEGRAL AD SCIENCE HOLDING

NASDAQ:IAS (2/21/2025, 8:26:43 PM)

After market: 10.37 0 (0%)

10.37

-0.01 (-0.1%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)11-12 2024-11-12/amc
Earnings (Next)02-28 2025-02-28/bmo
Inst Owners57.4%
Inst Owner Change0.84%
Ins Owners0.49%
Ins Owner Change13.61%
Market Cap1.69B
Analysts80
Price Target15.03 (44.94%)
Short Float %6.04%
Short Ratio7.85
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)72.96%
Min EPS beat(2)38.96%
Max EPS beat(2)106.96%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)41.66%
Min EPS beat(4)-17.87%
Max EPS beat(4)106.96%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)-181.32%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)-116.82%
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.55%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.27%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.17%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.18%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.27%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.27%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.41%
Revenue beat(12)11
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.93%
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-7.88%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.94%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-10.09%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.43%
EPS NY rev (3m)21.28%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.1%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-6.19%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.8%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 51.85
Fwd PE 30.72
P/S 3.3
P/FCF 24.44
P/OCF 15.66
P/B 1.72
P/tB 16.1
EV/EBITDA 15.17
EPS(TTM)0.2
EY1.93%
EPS(NY)0.34
Fwd EY3.25%
FCF(TTM)0.42
FCFY4.09%
OCF(TTM)0.66
OCFY6.39%
SpS3.14
BVpS6.04
TBVpS0.64
PEG (NY)0.1
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.88%
ROE 3.33%
ROCE 4.67%
ROIC 3.69%
ROICexc 3.9%
ROICexgc 28.44%
OM 9.81%
PM (TTM) 6.39%
GM 78.71%
FCFM 13.5%
ROA(3y)-0.9%
ROA(5y)-2.48%
ROE(3y)-1.38%
ROE(5y)-4.56%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.68%
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.45
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.07
Debt/FCF 0.93
Debt/EBITDA 0.57
Cap/Depr 62.84%
Cap/Sales 7.57%
Interest Coverage 7.2
Cash Conversion 96.39%
Profit Quality 211.18%
Current Ratio 3.71
Quick Ratio 3.71
Altman-Z 7.47
F-Score7
WACC8.62%
ROIC/WACC0.43
Cap/Depr(3y)38.82%
Cap/Depr(5y)28.35%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.14%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.59%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)300%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%211.11%
EPS Next Y519.46%
EPS Next 2Y190.49%
EPS Next 3Y121.5%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.77%
Revenue growth 3Y25.39%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%10.97%
Revenue Next Year11.53%
Revenue Next 2Y11.72%
Revenue Next 3Y11.69%
Revenue Next 5Y10.65%
EBIT growth 1Y396.63%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year953.99%
EBIT Next 3Y137.18%
EBIT Next 5Y75.34%
FCF growth 1Y15.78%
FCF growth 3Y59.15%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y46.6%
OCF growth 3Y57.11%
OCF growth 5YN/A