IAC INC (IAC) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:IAC - Nasdaq - US44891N2080 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to IAC. IAC was compared to 70 industry peers in the Interactive Media & Services industry. The financial health of IAC is average, but there are quite some concerns on its profitability. IAC has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
IAC had negative earnings in the past year.
IAC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: IAC reported negative net income in multiple years.
Of the past 5 years IAC 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
IAC has a Return On Assets of -6.09%. This is in the lower half of the industry: IAC underperforms 65.71% of its industry peers.
IAC's Return On Equity of -9.12% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. IAC outperforms 42.86% of its industry peers.
IAC has a Return On Invested Capital of 1.07%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: IAC outperforms 55.71% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -6.09% | ||
| ROE | -9.12% | ||
| ROIC | 1.07% |
ROA(3y)-4.78%
ROA(5y)-1.34%
ROE(3y)-8.34%
ROE(5y)-2.58%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
With a Operating Margin value of 3.34%, IAC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.14% of the companies in the same industry.
IAC's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
IAC has a Gross Margin (69.92%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of IAC has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 3.34% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 69.92% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y-27.32%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y3.7%
GM growth 5Y-1.59%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), IAC is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for IAC has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, IAC has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, IAC has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.23, we must say that IAC is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
IAC has a Altman-Z score (1.23) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of IAC is 9.12, which is on the high side as it means it would take IAC, 9.12 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of IAC (9.12) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.29 indicates that IAC is not too dependend on debt financing.
IAC has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.29) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.29 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.12 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.23 |
ROIC/WACC0.12
WACC9.23%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.87 indicates that IAC has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
IAC has a better Current ratio (2.87) than 62.86% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 2.87 indicates that IAC has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
IAC has a better Quick ratio (2.87) than 62.86% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.87 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.87 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
IAC shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -133.33%.
IAC shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -23.79%.
IAC shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 8.69% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-133.33%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%250.29%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-23.79%
Revenue growth 3Y0.96%
Revenue growth 5Y8.69%
Sales Q2Q%-38.19%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, IAC will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 19.16% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -7.33% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y69.85%
EPS Next 2Y45.64%
EPS Next 3Y30.95%
EPS Next 5Y19.16%
Revenue Next Year-33.61%
Revenue Next 2Y-18.3%
Revenue Next 3Y-11.92%
Revenue Next 5Y-7.33%
3.3 Evolution
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for IAC. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 44.62, the valuation of IAC can be described as expensive.
IAC's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
IAC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 35.29.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 44.62 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, IAC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 78.57% of the companies are valued more expensively.
70.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than IAC, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.88 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.64 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
IAC's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as IAC's earnings are expected to grow with 30.95% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y45.64%
EPS Next 3Y30.95%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for IAC!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NASDAQ:IAC (8/18/2025, 2:53:54 PM)
35.19
-0.27 (-0.76%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryInteractive Media & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners100.53%
Inst Owner Change2.83%
Ins Owners2.47%
Ins Owner Change16.48%
Market Cap2.81B
Analysts80
Price Target52.53 (49.28%)
Short Float %7.06%
Short Ratio5.6
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)412.86%
Min EPS beat(2)-195.02%
Max EPS beat(2)1020.74%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-369.21%
Min EPS beat(4)-1212.01%
Max EPS beat(4)1020.74%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-32.47%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)33.9%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)39.4%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-14.93%
Min Revenue beat(2)-26.51%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.35%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-6.06%
Min Revenue beat(4)-26.51%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.83%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.49%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.77%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.02%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-18.15%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.96%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-113.8%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-394%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.82%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-33.46%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-5.94%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 44.62 | ||
| P/S | 0.91 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.88 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.05 | ||
| P/B | 0.57 | ||
| P/tB | 1.17 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.64 |
EPS(TTM)-5.39
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.79
Fwd EY2.24%
FCF(TTM)1.97
FCFY5.59%
OCF(TTM)2.5
OCFY7.12%
SpS38.65
BVpS61.51
TBVpS30.19
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -6.09% | ||
| ROE | -9.12% | ||
| ROCE | 1.52% | ||
| ROIC | 1.07% | ||
| ROICexc | 1.27% | ||
| ROICexgc | 2.26% | ||
| OM | 3.34% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 69.92% | ||
| FCFM | 5.09% |
ROA(3y)-4.78%
ROA(5y)-1.34%
ROE(3y)-8.34%
ROE(5y)-2.58%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5Y-41.85%
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5Y-34.58%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y-27.32%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y3.7%
GM growth 5Y-1.59%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.42
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.29 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.12 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.74 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 21.98% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.39% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 67.13% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.87 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.87 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.23 |
F-Score6
WACC9.23%
ROIC/WACC0.12
Cap/Depr(3y)28.67%
Cap/Depr(5y)35.45%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.54%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.45%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-133.33%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%250.29%
EPS Next Y69.85%
EPS Next 2Y45.64%
EPS Next 3Y30.95%
EPS Next 5Y19.16%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-23.79%
Revenue growth 3Y0.96%
Revenue growth 5Y8.69%
Sales Q2Q%-38.19%
Revenue Next Year-33.61%
Revenue Next 2Y-18.3%
Revenue Next 3Y-11.92%
Revenue Next 5Y-7.33%
EBIT growth 1Y177.24%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y-21%
EBIT Next Year6822.91%
EBIT Next 3Y341.09%
EBIT Next 5Y150.03%
FCF growth 1Y230.06%
FCF growth 3Y83.47%
FCF growth 5Y13.02%
OCF growth 1Y274.74%
OCF growth 3Y37.29%
OCF growth 5Y7.08%