IDEX CORP (IEX) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:IEX • US45167R1041
Current stock price
191.83 USD
+1.07 (+0.56%)
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195 USD
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This IEX fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. IEX Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- IEX had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year IEX had a positive cash flow from operations.
- IEX had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years IEX always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- IEX's Return On Assets of 6.98% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. IEX outperforms 73.28% of its industry peers.
- With a decent Return On Equity value of 12.00%, IEX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.70% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Invested Capital of IEX (8.86%) is better than 68.70% of its industry peers.
- IEX had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 9.52%. This is in line with the industry average of 10.04%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.98% | ||
| ROE | 12% | ||
| ROIC | 8.86% |
ROA(3y)8.21%
ROA(5y)8.88%
ROE(3y)14.05%
ROE(5y)15.5%
ROIC(3y)9.52%
ROIC(5y)10.43%
1.3 Margins
- With an excellent Profit Margin value of 13.98%, IEX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.50% of the companies in the same industry.
- IEX's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- With an excellent Operating Margin value of 20.97%, IEX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.60% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of IEX has declined.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 44.52%, IEX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.73% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of IEX has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 20.97% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.98% | ||
| GM | 44.52% |
OM growth 3Y-5.13%
OM growth 5Y-1.54%
PM growth 3Y-8.83%
PM growth 5Y-2.75%
GM growth 3Y-0.25%
GM growth 5Y0.37%
2. IEX Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so IEX is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for IEX has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, IEX has less shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for IEX has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- IEX has an Altman-Z score of 4.87. This indicates that IEX is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- IEX's Altman-Z score of 4.87 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. IEX outperforms 74.81% of its industry peers.
- IEX has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.95. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as IEX would need 2.95 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- IEX has a Debt to FCF ratio of 2.95. This is in the better half of the industry: IEX outperforms 72.52% of its industry peers.
- IEX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.45. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.45, IEX is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.38% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.45 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.95 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.87 |
ROIC/WACC0.89
WACC9.9%
2.3 Liquidity
- IEX has a Current Ratio of 2.86. This indicates that IEX is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- IEX has a Current ratio of 2.86. This is in the better half of the industry: IEX outperforms 75.57% of its industry peers.
- IEX has a Quick Ratio of 2.02. This indicates that IEX is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- IEX has a Quick ratio of 2.02. This is in the better half of the industry: IEX outperforms 77.86% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.86 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.02 |
3. IEX Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- IEX shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 0.89%.
- IEX shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 8.86% yearly.
- IEX shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 5.77%.
- The Revenue has been growing by 8.01% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)0.89%
EPS 3Y-0.74%
EPS 5Y8.86%
EPS Q2Q%2.94%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.77%
Revenue growth 3Y2.81%
Revenue growth 5Y8.01%
Sales Q2Q%4.2%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, IEX will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 12.46% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 8.61% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y5.05%
EPS Next 2Y6.81%
EPS Next 3Y8.37%
EPS Next 5Y12.46%
Revenue Next Year3.57%
Revenue Next 2Y3.96%
Revenue Next 3Y4.8%
Revenue Next 5Y8.61%
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. IEX Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 24.13, the valuation of IEX can be described as rather expensive.
- IEX's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.21, IEX is valued at the same level.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.97 indicates a rather expensive valuation of IEX.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as IEX.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of IEX to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.10), we can say IEX is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.13 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.97 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as IEX.
- 64.12% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than IEX, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 23.12 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.55 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates IEX does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
- The decent profitability rating of IEX may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)4.78
PEG (5Y)2.72
EPS Next 2Y6.81%
EPS Next 3Y8.37%
5. IEX Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- IEX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.52%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- IEX's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.21. IEX pays more dividend than 80.92% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, IEX has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.52% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of IEX is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.19%!
- IEX has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- IEX has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.19%
Div Incr Years16
Div Non Decr Years30
5.3 Sustainability
- IEX pays out 44.00% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
- The dividend of IEX is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP44%
EPS Next 2Y6.81%
EPS Next 3Y8.37%
IEX Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
191.83
+1.07 (+0.56%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)02-04 2026-02-04/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-29 2026-04-29
Inst Owners107.31%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.24%
Ins Owner Change4.03%
Market Cap14.26B
Revenue(TTM)3.46B
Net Income(TTM)483.20M
Analysts78
Price Target229.68 (19.73%)
Short Float %3.02%
Short Ratio2.4
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.52% |
Yearly Dividend2.83
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.19%
DP44%
Div Incr Years16
Div Non Decr Years30
Ex-Date01-16 2026-01-16 (0.71)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)2.95%
Min EPS beat(2)1.76%
Max EPS beat(2)4.13%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)3.72%
Min EPS beat(4)1.76%
Max EPS beat(4)6.08%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)2.54%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)3.19%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)3.87%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.89%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.88%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.9%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.36%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.22%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.9%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.63%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.33%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.69%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)16.06%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.41%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.02%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.68%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.86%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.85%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.59%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.13 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.97 | ||
| P/S | 4.13 | ||
| P/FCF | 23.12 | ||
| P/OCF | 20.96 | ||
| P/B | 3.54 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.55 |
EPS(TTM)7.95
EY4.14%
EPS(NY)8.35
Fwd EY4.35%
FCF(TTM)8.3
FCFY4.32%
OCF(TTM)9.15
OCFY4.77%
SpS46.5
BVpS54.17
TBVpS-8.53
PEG (NY)4.78
PEG (5Y)2.72
Graham Number98.44
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.98% | ||
| ROE | 12% | ||
| ROCE | 11.42% | ||
| ROIC | 8.86% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.75% | ||
| ROICexgc | 50.71% | ||
| OM | 20.97% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.98% | ||
| GM | 44.52% | ||
| FCFM | 17.84% |
ROA(3y)8.21%
ROA(5y)8.88%
ROE(3y)14.05%
ROE(5y)15.5%
ROIC(3y)9.52%
ROIC(5y)10.43%
ROICexc(3y)10.55%
ROICexc(5y)11.83%
ROICexgc(3y)55.51%
ROICexgc(5y)58.44%
ROCE(3y)12.27%
ROCE(5y)13.45%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-7.32%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-3.62%
ROICexc growth 3Y-9.98%
ROICexc growth 5Y-6.76%
OM growth 3Y-5.13%
OM growth 5Y-1.54%
PM growth 3Y-8.83%
PM growth 5Y-2.75%
GM growth 3Y-0.25%
GM growth 5Y0.37%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.5
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.45 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.95 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.95 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 30.8% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.84% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 10.04 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 73.03% | ||
| Profit Quality | 127.65% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.86 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.02 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.87 |
F-Score8
WACC9.9%
ROIC/WACC0.89
Cap/Depr(3y)42.33%
Cap/Depr(5y)50.87%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.19%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.27%
Profit Quality(3y)117.4%
Profit Quality(5y)109.04%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)0.89%
EPS 3Y-0.74%
EPS 5Y8.86%
EPS Q2Q%2.94%
EPS Next Y5.05%
EPS Next 2Y6.81%
EPS Next 3Y8.37%
EPS Next 5Y12.46%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.77%
Revenue growth 3Y2.81%
Revenue growth 5Y8.01%
Sales Q2Q%4.2%
Revenue Next Year3.57%
Revenue Next 2Y3.96%
Revenue Next 3Y4.8%
Revenue Next 5Y8.61%
EBIT growth 1Y4.17%
EBIT growth 3Y-2.47%
EBIT growth 5Y6.35%
EBIT Next Year34.46%
EBIT Next 3Y15.74%
EBIT Next 5Y16.13%
FCF growth 1Y2.29%
FCF growth 3Y8.02%
FCF growth 5Y3.56%
OCF growth 1Y1.84%
OCF growth 3Y6.87%
OCF growth 5Y3.63%
IDEX CORP / IEX Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for IEX stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to IEX.
What is the valuation status of IDEX CORP (IEX) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to IDEX CORP (IEX). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is IDEX CORP (IEX) stock?
IDEX CORP (IEX) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
How financially healthy is IDEX CORP?
The financial health rating of IDEX CORP (IEX) is 7 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for IDEX CORP (IEX) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of IDEX CORP (IEX) is expected to grow by 5.05% in the next year.