IDEX CORP (IEX) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:IEX • US45167R1041

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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.

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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.
  • Each year in the past 5 years IEX had a positive operating cash flow.
IEX Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFIEX Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M

1.2 Ratios

  • IEX has a Return On Assets of 6.98%. This is in the better half of the industry: IEX outperforms 73.28% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 12.00%, IEX is in the better half of 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 RankSector 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%
IEX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICIEX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

  • IEX has a Profit Margin of 13.98%. This is amongst the best in the industry. IEX outperforms 85.50% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of IEX has declined.
  • 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.
  • IEX's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • IEX has a better Gross Margin (44.52%) than 84.73% of its industry peers.
  • IEX's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
IEX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsIEX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30 40

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2. IEX Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • IEX 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 IEX has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, IEX has less shares outstanding
  • IEX has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
IEX Yearly Shares OutstandingIEX Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M
IEX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsIEX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B

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 better Debt to FCF ratio (2.95) than 72.52% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.45 indicates that IEX is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • IEX has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.45. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: IEX outperforms 50.38% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.45
Debt/FCF 2.95
Altman-Z 4.87
ROIC/WACC0.89
WACC9.92%
IEX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFIEX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 2.86 indicates that IEX has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • IEX has a better Current ratio (2.86) than 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.
  • The Quick ratio of IEX (2.02) is better than 77.86% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.86
Quick Ratio 2.02
IEX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesIEX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B

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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%.
  • Measured over the past years, IEX shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 8.86% on average per year.
  • Looking at the last year, IEX shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 5.77% in the last year.
  • 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

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 12.46% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
  • 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.
IEX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesIEX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B
IEX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesIEX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 5 10

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4. IEX Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 23.89, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of IEX.
  • IEX's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.17, IEX is valued at the same level.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.74 indicates a rather expensive valuation of IEX.
  • IEX's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • IEX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 23.05.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.89
Fwd PE 22.74
IEX Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsIEX Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as IEX.
  • 64.89% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than IEX, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 22.89
EV/EBITDA 16.53
IEX Per share dataIEX EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40

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.
  • IEX has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)4.73
PEG (5Y)2.7
EPS Next 2Y6.81%
EPS Next 3Y8.37%

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5. IEX Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • IEX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.52%.
  • 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 RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.52%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of IEX grows each year by 7.19%, which is quite nice.
  • IEX has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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
IEX Yearly Dividends per shareIEX Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

5.3 Sustainability

  • 44.00% of the earnings are spent on dividend by IEX. 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 Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendIEX Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M
IEX Dividend Payout.IEX Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.IEX Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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IEX Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

IDEX CORP

NYSE:IEX (4/6/2026, 1:58:25 PM)

189.89

-0.58 (-0.3%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)02-04
Earnings (Next)04-29
Inst Owners107.31%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.24%
Ins Owner Change4.03%
Market Cap14.12B
Revenue(TTM)3.46B
Net Income(TTM)483.20M
Analysts78
Price Target229.68 (20.95%)
Short Float %3.02%
Short Ratio2.4
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.52%
Yearly Dividend2.83
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.19%
DP44%
Div Incr Years16
Div Non Decr Years30
Ex-Date01-16
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 RankSector Rank
PE 23.89
Fwd PE 22.74
P/S 4.08
P/FCF 22.89
P/OCF 20.75
P/B 3.51
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 16.53
EPS(TTM)7.95
EY4.19%
EPS(NY)8.35
Fwd EY4.4%
FCF(TTM)8.3
FCFY4.37%
OCF(TTM)9.15
OCFY4.82%
SpS46.5
BVpS54.17
TBVpS-8.53
PEG (NY)4.73
PEG (5Y)2.7
Graham Number98.44
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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
WACC9.92%
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.