IDEX CORP (IEX) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:IEX - US45167R1041 - Common Stock
178.5 USD
+0.29 (+0.16%)
Taking everything into account, IEX scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. IEX was compared to 130 industry peers in the Machinery industry. IEX has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. IEX is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate. With these ratings, IEX could be worth investigating further for quality investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
IEX had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year IEX had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years IEX has always been profitable.
IEX had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
IEX's Return On Assets of 6.86% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. IEX outperforms 70.77% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of IEX (11.91%) is better than 69.23% of its industry peers.
IEX's Return On Invested Capital of 8.70% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. IEX outperforms 63.08% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for IEX is in line with the industry average of 10.39%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.86% | ||
| ROE | 11.91% | ||
| ROIC | 8.7% |
ROA(3y)9.43%
ROA(5y)9.2%
ROE(3y)16.48%
ROE(5y)16.07%
ROIC(3y)10.77%
ROIC(5y)10.86%
1.3 Margins
IEX's Profit Margin of 13.97% is amongst the best of the industry. IEX outperforms 86.15% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of IEX has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 20.72%, IEX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.54% 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 44.41%, IEX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.85% of the companies in the same industry.
IEX's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 20.72% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.97% | ||
| GM | 44.41% |
OM growth 3Y-3.35%
OM growth 5Y-2.38%
PM growth 3Y-1.68%
PM growth 5Y-1.96%
GM growth 3Y-0.06%
GM growth 5Y-0.4%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
IEX has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for IEX has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, IEX has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for IEX is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
IEX has an Altman-Z score of 4.61. This indicates that IEX is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
IEX's Altman-Z score of 4.61 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. IEX outperforms 73.85% of its industry peers.
IEX has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.26. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as IEX would need 3.26 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.26, IEX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.46% of the companies in the same industry.
IEX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.47. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
IEX has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.47) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.47 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.26 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.61 |
ROIC/WACC0.96
WACC9.09%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.93 indicates that IEX has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
IEX has a Current ratio of 2.93. This is in the better half of the industry: IEX outperforms 76.15% of its industry peers.
IEX has a Quick Ratio of 2.06. This indicates that IEX is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
IEX has a better Quick ratio (2.06) than 76.15% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.93 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.06 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
IEX shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 2.87%.
Measured over the past 5 years, IEX shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 6.36% on average per year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.09% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, IEX shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.55% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)2.87%
EPS 3Y7.74%
EPS 5Y6.36%
EPS Q2Q%6.84%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.09%
Revenue growth 3Y5.74%
Revenue growth 5Y5.55%
Sales Q2Q%10.09%
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 9.52% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, IEX will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 7.03% on average per year.
EPS Next Y1.17%
EPS Next 2Y3.9%
EPS Next 3Y4.6%
EPS Next 5Y9.52%
Revenue Next Year5.05%
Revenue Next 2Y4.08%
Revenue Next 3Y4.74%
Revenue Next 5Y7.03%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
IEX is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 22.62.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as IEX.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.37. IEX is around the same levels.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.98, IEX is valued on the expensive side.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as IEX.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 36.20. IEX is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.62 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.98 |
4.2 Price Multiples
IEX's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
63.08% 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 | 22.88 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.05 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of IEX may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)19.41
PEG (5Y)3.56
EPS Next 2Y3.9%
EPS Next 3Y4.6%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
IEX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.63%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
IEX's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.90.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, IEX is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.63% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of IEX grows each year by 6.95%, which is quite nice.
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)6.95%
Div Incr Years15
Div Non Decr Years29
5.3 Sustainability
IEX pays out 44.24% 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.
DP44.24%
EPS Next 2Y3.9%
EPS Next 3Y4.6%
NYSE:IEX (12/4/2025, 12:21:22 PM)
178.5
+0.29 (+0.16%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners105.67%
Inst Owner Change2.01%
Ins Owners0.18%
Ins Owner Change0.38%
Market Cap13.36B
Revenue(TTM)3.42B
Net Income(TTM)477.90M
Analysts76.84
Price Target197.48 (10.63%)
Short Float %3.25%
Short Ratio3.84
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.63% |
Yearly Dividend2.71
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.95%
DP44.24%
Div Incr Years15
Div Non Decr Years29
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)3.51%
Min EPS beat(2)2.89%
Max EPS beat(2)4.13%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)3.25%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.11%
Max EPS beat(4)6.08%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)2.57%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)3.1%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)3.58%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.34%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.22%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.9%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.13%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.1%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.9%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.54%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.08%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.63%
PT rev (1m)-0.04%
PT rev (3m)-0.82%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-4.02%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.91%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.13%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.03%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.14%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.26%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.12%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.09%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.62 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.98 | ||
| P/S | 3.91 | ||
| P/FCF | 22.88 | ||
| P/OCF | 20.78 | ||
| P/B | 3.33 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.05 |
EPS(TTM)7.89
EY4.42%
EPS(NY)8.51
Fwd EY4.77%
FCF(TTM)7.8
FCFY4.37%
OCF(TTM)8.59
OCFY4.81%
SpS45.71
BVpS53.59
TBVpS-9.07
PEG (NY)19.41
PEG (5Y)3.56
Graham Number97.54
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.86% | ||
| ROE | 11.91% | ||
| ROCE | 11.07% | ||
| ROIC | 8.7% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.59% | ||
| ROICexgc | 49.69% | ||
| OM | 20.72% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.97% | ||
| GM | 44.41% | ||
| FCFM | 17.07% |
ROA(3y)9.43%
ROA(5y)9.2%
ROE(3y)16.48%
ROE(5y)16.07%
ROIC(3y)10.77%
ROIC(5y)10.86%
ROICexc(3y)11.91%
ROICexc(5y)12.81%
ROICexgc(3y)60.63%
ROICexgc(5y)61.29%
ROCE(3y)13.7%
ROCE(5y)13.82%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-3.1%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-4.49%
ROICexc growth 3Y-11.38%
ROICexc growth 5Y-9.81%
OM growth 3Y-3.35%
OM growth 5Y-2.38%
PM growth 3Y-1.68%
PM growth 5Y-1.96%
GM growth 3Y-0.06%
GM growth 5Y-0.4%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.49
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.47 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.26 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.08 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 28.86% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.72% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 9.7 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 70.42% | ||
| Profit Quality | 122.2% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.93 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.06 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.61 |
F-Score7
WACC9.09%
ROIC/WACC0.96
Cap/Depr(3y)51%
Cap/Depr(5y)57.05%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.29%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.34%
Profit Quality(3y)102.65%
Profit Quality(5y)110.92%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)2.87%
EPS 3Y7.74%
EPS 5Y6.36%
EPS Q2Q%6.84%
EPS Next Y1.17%
EPS Next 2Y3.9%
EPS Next 3Y4.6%
EPS Next 5Y9.52%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.09%
Revenue growth 3Y5.74%
Revenue growth 5Y5.55%
Sales Q2Q%10.09%
Revenue Next Year5.05%
Revenue Next 2Y4.08%
Revenue Next 3Y4.74%
Revenue Next 5Y7.03%
EBIT growth 1Y1.74%
EBIT growth 3Y2.2%
EBIT growth 5Y3.04%
EBIT Next Year28.11%
EBIT Next 3Y13.42%
EBIT Next 5Y12.81%
FCF growth 1Y-1.8%
FCF growth 3Y6.97%
FCF growth 5Y4.79%
OCF growth 1Y-5.87%
OCF growth 3Y5.73%
OCF growth 5Y4.82%
IDEX CORP / IEX FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for IEX stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to IEX.
What is the valuation status for IEX stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to IDEX CORP (IEX). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of IEX stock?
IDEX CORP (IEX) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for IEX stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for IDEX CORP (IEX) is 22.62 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.33.
Can you provide the financial health for IEX stock?
The financial health rating of IDEX CORP (IEX) is 7 / 10.