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$625.54 -17.23 (-2.68%)
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IESC vs. STRL, EME, ETN, FIX, and GEV

Should you buy IES stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares IES with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with IES include Sterling Infrastructure (STRL), EMCOR Group (EME), Eaton (ETN), Comfort Systems USA (FIX), and GE Vernova (GEV).

How does IES compare to Sterling Infrastructure?

Sterling Infrastructure (NASDAQ:STRL) and IES (NASDAQ:IESC) are related large-cap companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, earnings, institutional ownership, profitability, dividends, media sentiment, valuation and risk.

IES has higher revenue and earnings than Sterling Infrastructure. IES is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Sterling Infrastructure, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Sterling Infrastructure$2.49B8.41$290.15M$11.1861.03
IES$3.37B3.70$303.06M$18.7533.36

Sterling Infrastructure has a net margin of 12.02% compared to IES's net margin of 10.40%. Sterling Infrastructure's return on equity of 35.64% beat IES's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Sterling Infrastructure12.02% 35.64% 15.10%
IES 10.40%33.97%18.70%

Sterling Infrastructure presently has a consensus target price of $720.67, indicating a potential upside of 5.62%. IES has a consensus target price of $458.00, indicating a potential downside of 26.78%. Given Sterling Infrastructure's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe Sterling Infrastructure is more favorable than IES.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Sterling Infrastructure
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.13
IES
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

81.0% of Sterling Infrastructure shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 86.6% of IES shares are held by institutional investors. 1.6% of Sterling Infrastructure shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 56.4% of IES shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Sterling Infrastructure had 12 more articles in the media than IES. MarketBeat recorded 16 mentions for Sterling Infrastructure and 4 mentions for IES. IES's average media sentiment score of 1.34 beat Sterling Infrastructure's score of 1.15 indicating that IES is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Sterling Infrastructure
12 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
IES
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Sterling Infrastructure has a beta of 1.83, indicating that its stock price is 83% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, IES has a beta of 1.78, indicating that its stock price is 78% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Sterling Infrastructure beats IES on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does IES compare to EMCOR Group?

IES (NASDAQ:IESC) and EMCOR Group (NYSE:EME) are related large-cap companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, risk, earnings, profitability, institutional ownership, valuation, media sentiment and analyst recommendations.

IES currently has a consensus price target of $458.00, suggesting a potential downside of 26.78%. EMCOR Group has a consensus price target of $871.25, suggesting a potential upside of 11.49%. Given EMCOR Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe EMCOR Group is more favorable than IES.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
IES
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
EMCOR Group
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.91

86.6% of IES shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 92.6% of EMCOR Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 56.4% of IES shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.8% of EMCOR Group shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

IES has a net margin of 10.40% compared to EMCOR Group's net margin of 7.54%. EMCOR Group's return on equity of 35.19% beat IES's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
IES10.40% 33.97% 18.70%
EMCOR Group 7.54%35.19%13.68%

In the previous week, EMCOR Group had 10 more articles in the media than IES. MarketBeat recorded 14 mentions for EMCOR Group and 4 mentions for IES. IES's average media sentiment score of 1.34 beat EMCOR Group's score of 1.10 indicating that IES is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
IES
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
EMCOR Group
10 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

EMCOR Group has higher revenue and earnings than IES. EMCOR Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than IES, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
IES$3.37B3.70$303.06M$18.7533.36
EMCOR Group$16.99B2.04$1.27B$29.8126.22

IES has a beta of 1.78, suggesting that its stock price is 78% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, EMCOR Group has a beta of 1.13, suggesting that its stock price is 13% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

EMCOR Group beats IES on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does IES compare to Eaton?

Eaton (NYSE:ETN) and IES (NASDAQ:IESC) are related large-cap companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, earnings, institutional ownership, media sentiment and dividends.

Eaton has higher revenue and earnings than IES. IES is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Eaton, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Eaton$27.45B5.76$4.09B$10.2339.81
IES$3.37B3.70$303.06M$18.7533.36

Eaton currently has a consensus target price of $423.00, indicating a potential upside of 3.86%. IES has a consensus target price of $458.00, indicating a potential downside of 26.78%. Given Eaton's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Eaton is more favorable than IES.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Eaton
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.90
IES
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

In the previous week, Eaton had 13 more articles in the media than IES. MarketBeat recorded 17 mentions for Eaton and 4 mentions for IES. IES's average media sentiment score of 1.34 beat Eaton's score of 0.84 indicating that IES is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Eaton
7 Very Positive mention(s)
5 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
IES
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Eaton has a beta of 1.18, indicating that its share price is 18% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, IES has a beta of 1.78, indicating that its share price is 78% more volatile than the broader market.

83.0% of Eaton shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 86.6% of IES shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of Eaton shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 56.4% of IES shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Eaton has a net margin of 13.99% compared to IES's net margin of 10.40%. IES's return on equity of 33.97% beat Eaton's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Eaton13.99% 24.72% 10.69%
IES 10.40%33.97%18.70%

Summary

Eaton beats IES on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does IES compare to Comfort Systems USA?

Comfort Systems USA (NYSE:FIX) and IES (NASDAQ:IESC) are related large-cap companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, media sentiment, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, profitability, valuation, earnings and risk.

96.5% of Comfort Systems USA shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 86.6% of IES shares are held by institutional investors. 1.2% of Comfort Systems USA shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 56.4% of IES shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Comfort Systems USA has higher revenue and earnings than IES. IES is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Comfort Systems USA, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Comfort Systems USA$9.10B6.78$1.02B$34.6650.58
IES$3.37B3.70$303.06M$18.7533.36

Comfort Systems USA currently has a consensus target price of $2,015.43, suggesting a potential upside of 14.97%. IES has a consensus target price of $458.00, suggesting a potential downside of 26.78%. Given Comfort Systems USA's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe Comfort Systems USA is more favorable than IES.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Comfort Systems USA
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.83
IES
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

Comfort Systems USA has a net margin of 12.07% compared to IES's net margin of 10.40%. Comfort Systems USA's return on equity of 51.69% beat IES's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Comfort Systems USA12.07% 51.69% 20.21%
IES 10.40%33.97%18.70%

Comfort Systems USA has a beta of 1.66, meaning that its stock price is 66% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, IES has a beta of 1.78, meaning that its stock price is 78% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Comfort Systems USA had 21 more articles in the media than IES. MarketBeat recorded 25 mentions for Comfort Systems USA and 4 mentions for IES. Comfort Systems USA's average media sentiment score of 1.50 beat IES's score of 1.34 indicating that Comfort Systems USA is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Comfort Systems USA
20 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive
IES
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Comfort Systems USA beats IES on 14 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does IES compare to GE Vernova?

GE Vernova (NYSE:GEV) and IES (NASDAQ:IESC) are related large-cap companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, dividends, profitability, media sentiment, risk, earnings and valuation.

GE Vernova has higher revenue and earnings than IES. GE Vernova is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than IES, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
GE Vernova$38.07B7.70$4.88B$34.3331.77
IES$3.37B3.70$303.06M$18.7533.36

86.6% of IES shares are held by institutional investors. 0.2% of GE Vernova shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 56.4% of IES shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

GE Vernova presently has a consensus price target of $1,089.88, indicating a potential downside of 0.07%. IES has a consensus price target of $458.00, indicating a potential downside of 26.78%. Given GE Vernova's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe GE Vernova is more favorable than IES.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
GE Vernova
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
22 Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.93
IES
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

In the previous week, GE Vernova had 41 more articles in the media than IES. MarketBeat recorded 45 mentions for GE Vernova and 4 mentions for IES. IES's average media sentiment score of 1.34 beat GE Vernova's score of 1.09 indicating that IES is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
GE Vernova
27 Very Positive mention(s)
9 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
IES
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

GE Vernova has a net margin of 23.81% compared to IES's net margin of 10.40%. GE Vernova's return on equity of 43.97% beat IES's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
GE Vernova23.81% 43.97% 8.40%
IES 10.40%33.97%18.70%

GE Vernova has a beta of 1.09, meaning that its stock price is 9% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, IES has a beta of 1.78, meaning that its stock price is 78% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

GE Vernova beats IES on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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IESC vs. The Competition

MetricIESELEC MISC SERVICES IndustryComputer SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$12.46B$13.64B$39.14B$12.66B
Dividend YieldN/A1.08%3.19%8.00%
P/E Ratio33.3631.24170.8624.53
Price / Sales3.702.20600.1696.17
Price / Cash38.4431.3046.8660.03
Price / Book14.055.719.596.38
Net Income$303.06M$405.37M$1.07B$331.87M
7 Day Performance-4.35%-5.10%-0.24%0.37%
1 Month Performance-16.58%-10.66%-0.47%0.59%
1 Year Performance102.34%20.80%142.71%22.26%

IES Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
IESC
IES
2.4515 of 5 stars
$625.54
-2.7%
$458.00
-26.8%
+102.3%$12.46B$3.37B33.3610,283
STRL
Sterling Infrastructure
4.0983 of 5 stars
$717.11
+2.3%
$720.67
+0.5%
+182.2%$21.50B$2.49B64.144,400
EME
EMCOR Group
4.4203 of 5 stars
$787.39
+1.6%
$871.25
+10.7%
+40.9%$34.43B$16.99B26.4144,000
ETN
Eaton
4.5782 of 5 stars
$413.31
+3.7%
$420.95
+1.8%
+12.9%$154.75B$27.45B40.4097,000
FIX
Comfort Systems USA
4.8622 of 5 stars
$1,793.00
+3.0%
$1,991.50
+11.1%
+224.6%$61.30B$9.10B51.7322,700

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