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IDEX Corporation (IEX) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

IDEX Corporation stock (IEX) is currently trading at $191.63. IDEX Corporation PE ratio is 30.14. IDEX Corporation PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 4.18. Analyst consensus price target for IEX is $225.08. WallStSmart rates IEX as Hold.

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IEX

IDEX Corporation

NYSEINDUSTRIALS
$191.63
$1.25 (-0.65%)
52W$151.00
$217.16
Target$225.08+17.5%

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IEX Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors

Benjamin Graham Formula · IDEX Corporation (IEX)

Margin of Safety
-111.8%
Significantly Overvalued
IEX Fair Value
$99.84
Graham Formula
Current Price
$191.63
$91.79 above fair value
Undervalued
Fair: $99.84
Overvalued
Price $191.63
Graham IV $99.84
Analyst $225.08

IEX trades 112% above its Graham fair value of $99.84, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.

Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

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Smart Analysis

IDEX Corporation (IEX) · 10 metrics scored

Smart Score

55
out of 100
Grade: C
Buy
Investment Rating

Category Performance

WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.

Investment Thesis

Strong fundamentals in market cap, operating margin, institutional own.. Concerns around revenue growth. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.

IDEX Corporation (IEX) Key Strengths (3)

Avg Score: 9.0/10
Institutional Own.Quality
107.31%10/10

107.31% of shares held by major funds and institutions

Market CapQuality
$14.44B9/10

Large-cap company with substantial market presence

Operating MarginProfitability
20.70%8/10

Strong operational efficiency: $21 kept per $100 revenue

IDEX Corporation (IEX) Areas to Watch (7)

Avg Score: 4.4/10
Revenue GrowthGrowth
4.20%2/10

Revenue growing slowly at 4.20% annually

Price/SalesValuation
4.184/10

Premium valuation at 4.2x annual revenue

Price/BookValuation
3.404/10

Premium pricing at 3.4x book value

EPS GrowthGrowth
5.50%4/10

Modest earnings growth at 5.50%

Return on EquityProfitability
12.30%5/10

Moderate profitability with room for improvement

PEG RatioValuation
1.656/10

Growth is fairly priced, not cheap, not expensive

Profit MarginProfitability
14.00%6/10

Decent profitability, keeps $14 per $100 revenue

Supporting Valuation Data

P/E Ratio
30.14
Expensive
Trailing P/E
30.14
Expensive

IDEX Corporation (IEX) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 55/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 3 register as strengths (avg 9.0/10) while 7 fall into concern territory (avg 4.4/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on Institutional Own., Market Cap, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with Operating Margin at 20.70%.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are Revenue Growth, Price/Sales, Price/Book. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (1.65), Price/Sales (4.18), Price/Book (3.40) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 4.20%, EPS Growth at 5.50%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 12.30%, Profit Margin at 14.00%.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Revenue Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 12.30% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 4.20% needing to reaccelerate.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.

Bottom Line

Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Institutional Own., Market Cap) and negatives (Revenue Growth, Price/Sales). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.

Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.

IEX Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue

IEX's Price-to-Sales ratio of 4.18x trades 55% above its historical average of 2.7x (89th percentile), historically expensive. The current valuation is 17% below its historical high of 5.01x set in Aug 2018, and 331% above its historical low of 0.97x in Feb 2009.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for IDEX Corporation (IEX) · INDUSTRIALSSPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY

The Big Picture

IDEX Corporation is a strong growth company balancing expansion with improving profitability. Revenue reached 3.5B with 420% growth year-over-year. Profit margins of 14.0% are healthy, with room for further expansion as the business scales.

Key Findings

Strong Revenue Growth

Revenue growing at 420% YoY, reaching 3.5B. This pace significantly outperforms most SPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY peers.

Excellent Capital Efficiency

ROE of 1230.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.

What to Watch Next

Margin expansion: can IDEX Corporation push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?

Growth sustainability: can IDEX Corporation maintain 420%+ revenue growth, or will competition slow it down?

Sector dynamics: monitor SPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact IDEX Corporation.

Bottom Line

IDEX Corporation offers an attractive blend of growth (420% revenue expansion) and improving fundamentals. The company is transitioning from pure growth to profitable growth, a critical inflection point. Watch for sustained margin expansion as the key signal.

This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

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About IDEX Corporation(IEX)

Exchange

NYSE

Sector

INDUSTRIALS

Industry

SPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY

Country

USA

IDEX Corporation, based in Northbrook, Illinois, is a publicly traded company engaged in the development, design, and manufacture of fluidics systems and specialty engineered products.