IHS (IHS) Competitors

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IHS vs. VSEC, FCN, EXPO, HURN, and CBZ

Should you buy IHS stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares IHS 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 IHS include VSE (VSEC), FTI Consulting (FCN), Exponent (EXPO), Huron Consulting Group (HURN), and CBIZ (CBZ). These companies are all part of the "research & consulting services" industry.

How does IHS compare to VSE?

IHS (NYSE:IHS) and VSE (NASDAQ:VSEC) are both mid-cap research & consulting services companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, institutional ownership, valuation, earnings, risk, dividends, profitability and analyst recommendations.

IHS presently has a consensus target price of $9.61, indicating a potential upside of 16.38%. VSE has a consensus target price of $239.13, indicating a potential upside of 50.72%. Given VSE's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe VSE is more favorable than IHS.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
IHS	1 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.22
VSE	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

IHS has a net margin of 10.74% compared to VSE's net margin of 4.95%. VSE's return on equity of 6.56% beat IHS's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
IHS	10.74%	-1,351.44%	12.81%
VSE	4.95%	6.56%	4.68%

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
IHS	$1.58B	1.75	$143.60M	$0.53	15.58
VSE	$1.11B	4.00	$11.70M	$2.37	66.95

IHS has a beta of 0.74, meaning that its share price is 26% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, VSE has a beta of 1.25, meaning that its share price is 25% more volatile than the broader market.

17.5% of IHS shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 91.5% of VSE shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.8% of VSE shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, IHS had 1 more articles in the media than VSE. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for IHS and 2 mentions for VSE. VSE's average media sentiment score of 0.20 beat IHS's score of -0.20 indicating that VSE is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
IHS	1 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
VSE	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Summary

VSE beats IHS on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does IHS compare to FTI Consulting?

FTI Consulting (NYSE:FCN) and IHS (NYSE:IHS) are both mid-cap research & consulting services companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, institutional ownership, risk, dividends, earnings, profitability, media sentiment and analyst recommendations.

IHS has a net margin of 10.74% compared to FTI Consulting's net margin of 6.88%. FTI Consulting's return on equity of 15.14% beat IHS's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
FTI Consulting	6.88%	15.14%	7.63%
IHS	10.74%	-1,351.44%	12.81%

In the previous week, FTI Consulting had 9 more articles in the media than IHS. MarketBeat recorded 12 mentions for FTI Consulting and 3 mentions for IHS. FTI Consulting's average media sentiment score of 0.73 beat IHS's score of -0.20 indicating that FTI Consulting is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
FTI Consulting	2 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	6 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
IHS	1 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
FTI Consulting	$3.79B	1.23	$270.87M	$8.41	18.40
IHS	$1.58B	1.75	$143.60M	$0.53	15.58

FTI Consulting currently has a consensus price target of $174.50, indicating a potential upside of 12.78%. IHS has a consensus price target of $9.61, indicating a potential upside of 16.38%. Given IHS's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe IHS is more favorable than FTI Consulting.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
FTI Consulting	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00
IHS	1 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.22

99.4% of FTI Consulting shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 17.5% of IHS shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.8% of FTI Consulting shares are owned 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.

Summary

FTI Consulting beats IHS on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does IHS compare to Exponent?

Exponent (NASDAQ:EXPO) and IHS (NYSE:IHS) are both mid-cap research & consulting services companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, profitability, earnings, dividends, media sentiment, valuation and analyst recommendations.

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Exponent	$582.01M	4.75	$106.01M	$2.15	26.51
IHS	$1.58B	1.75	$143.60M	$0.53	15.58

Exponent currently has a consensus price target of $77.50, suggesting a potential upside of 35.99%. IHS has a consensus price target of $9.61, suggesting a potential upside of 16.38%. Given Exponent's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Exponent is more favorable than IHS.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Exponent	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50
IHS	1 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.22

Exponent has a net margin of 18.07% compared to IHS's net margin of 10.74%. Exponent's return on equity of 27.94% beat IHS's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Exponent	18.07%	27.94%	14.59%
IHS	10.74%	-1,351.44%	12.81%

92.4% of Exponent shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 17.5% of IHS shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.6% of Exponent shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Exponent has a beta of 0.78, indicating that its stock price is 22% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, IHS has a beta of 0.74, indicating that its stock price is 26% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Exponent had 10 more articles in the media than IHS. MarketBeat recorded 13 mentions for Exponent and 3 mentions for IHS. Exponent's average media sentiment score of -0.03 beat IHS's score of -0.20 indicating that Exponent is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Exponent	5 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
IHS	1 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Summary

Exponent beats IHS on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does IHS compare to Huron Consulting Group?

IHS (NYSE:IHS) and Huron Consulting Group (NASDAQ:HURN) are both research & consulting services companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, institutional ownership, risk, dividends, valuation, profitability, media sentiment and analyst recommendations.

IHS presently has a consensus price target of $9.61, suggesting a potential upside of 16.38%. Huron Consulting Group has a consensus price target of $205.50, suggesting a potential upside of 90.21%. Given Huron Consulting Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Huron Consulting Group is more favorable than IHS.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
IHS	1 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.22
Huron Consulting Group	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.80

IHS has a beta of 0.74, indicating that its stock price is 26% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Huron Consulting Group has a beta of 0.15, indicating that its stock price is 85% less volatile than the broader market.

IHS has a net margin of 10.74% compared to Huron Consulting Group's net margin of 5.94%. Huron Consulting Group's return on equity of 29.41% beat IHS's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
IHS	10.74%	-1,351.44%	12.81%
Huron Consulting Group	5.94%	29.41%	9.10%

IHS has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Huron Consulting Group. IHS is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Huron Consulting Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
IHS	$1.58B	1.75	$143.60M	$0.53	15.58
Huron Consulting Group	$1.70B	1.03	$105.04M	$5.86	18.44

In the previous week, Huron Consulting Group had 4 more articles in the media than IHS. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Huron Consulting Group and 3 mentions for IHS. IHS's average media sentiment score of -0.20 beat Huron Consulting Group's score of -0.38 indicating that IHS is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
IHS	1 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Huron Consulting Group	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

17.5% of IHS shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 93.9% of Huron Consulting Group shares are held by institutional investors. 2.1% of Huron Consulting Group shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Huron Consulting Group beats IHS on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does IHS compare to CBIZ?

CBIZ (NYSE:CBZ) and IHS (NYSE:IHS) are both research & consulting services companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, earnings, dividends, valuation, risk, media sentiment, profitability and institutional ownership.

CBIZ presently has a consensus target price of $37.33, indicating a potential upside of 20.80%. IHS has a consensus target price of $9.61, indicating a potential upside of 16.38%. Given CBIZ's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe CBIZ is more favorable than IHS.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
CBIZ	1 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.43
IHS	1 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.22

87.4% of CBIZ shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 17.5% of IHS shares are owned by institutional investors. 4.1% of CBIZ shares are owned 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.

CBIZ has a beta of 0.97, meaning that its share price is 3% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, IHS has a beta of 0.74, meaning that its share price is 26% less volatile than the broader market.

IHS has a net margin of 10.74% compared to CBIZ's net margin of 5.57%. CBIZ's return on equity of 12.62% beat IHS's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
CBIZ	5.57%	12.62%	5.17%
IHS	10.74%	-1,351.44%	12.81%

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
CBIZ	$2.76B	0.60	$115.44M	$2.49	12.41
IHS	$1.58B	1.75	$143.60M	$0.53	15.58

In the previous week, CBIZ had 1 more articles in the media than IHS. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for CBIZ and 3 mentions for IHS. CBIZ's average media sentiment score of 0.51 beat IHS's score of -0.20 indicating that CBIZ is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
CBIZ	1 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
IHS	1 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Summary

CBIZ beats IHS on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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IHS vs. The Competition

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Metric	IHS	Comm Infrastructure Industry	Computer Sector	NYSE Exchange
Market Cap	$2.76B	$1.24B	$38.10B	$22.67B
Dividend Yield	N/A	N/A	3.20%	4.12%
P/E Ratio	15.58	5.82	76.67	29.47
Price / Sales	1.75	46.65	629.41	13.59
Price / Cash	2.82	9.90	47.87	18.80
Price / Book	-117.93	3.73	9.50	4.54
Net Income	$143.60M	$36.24M	$1.06B	$1.07B
7 Day Performance	N/A	6.06%	-0.56%	-1.81%
1 Month Performance	N/A	35.05%	3.43%	-2.17%
1 Year Performance	32.08%	64.16%	159.11%	20.97%

IHS Competitors List

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
IHS IHS	2.3538 of 5 stars	$8.26 +0.2%	$9.61 +16.4%	+31.4%	$2.76B	$1.58B	15.58	2,762	Earnings Report
VSEC VSE	4.3336 of 5 stars	$180.53 -0.9%	$239.13 +32.5%	+25.8%	$5.07B	$1.18B	76.17	1,600
FCN FTI Consulting	3.9864 of 5 stars	$144.68 -4.3%	$180.00 +24.4%	-7.8%	$4.36B	$3.87B	17.20	8,118	Analyst Forecast High Trading Volume
EXPO Exponent	4.4006 of 5 stars	$54.54 -4.6%	$85.00 +55.8%	-28.4%	$2.65B	$582.01M	25.37	1,212	High Trading Volume
HURN Huron Consulting Group	4.6105 of 5 stars	$103.47 -6.1%	$205.50 +98.6%	-29.3%	$1.68B	$1.70B	17.66	8,610

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