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INTEGRAL AD SCIENCE HOLDING (IAS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:IAS - US45828L1089 - Common Stock

8.99 USD
-0.15 (-1.64%)
Last: 8/29/2025, 8:00:02 PM
8.99 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 8/29/2025, 8:00:02 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, IAS scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. IAS was compared to 99 industry peers in the Media industry. IAS is in great health and has no worries on liquidiy or solvency at all, but the profibility rating is only average. IAS is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

IAS had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year IAS had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years IAS reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
In the past 5 years IAS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
IAS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFIAS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M -50M 100M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of IAS (4.76%) is better than 76.77% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 5.19%, IAS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of IAS (4.52%) is better than 60.61% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for IAS is significantly below the industry average of 8.87%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (4.52%) for IAS is above the 3 year average (2.15%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.76%
ROE 5.19%
ROIC 4.52%
ROA(3y)1.74%
ROA(5y)-0.65%
ROE(3y)2.15%
ROE(5y)-1.58%
ROIC(3y)2.15%
ROIC(5y)N/A
IAS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICIAS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -5 -10

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 9.79%, IAS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.80% of the companies in the same industry.
IAS's Operating Margin of 12.70% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. IAS outperforms 69.70% of its industry peers.
The Gross Margin of IAS (78.03%) is better than 89.90% of its industry peers.
IAS's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 12.7%
PM (TTM) 9.79%
GM 78.03%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.89%
GM growth 5Y-1.46%
IAS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsIAS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so IAS is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, IAS has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for IAS has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for IAS has been reduced compared to a year ago.
IAS Yearly Shares OutstandingIAS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M
IAS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsIAS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 10.06 indicates that IAS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 10.06, IAS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.92% of the companies in the same industry.
IAS has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 10.06
ROIC/WACC0.53
WACC8.56%
IAS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFIAS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 3.64 indicates that IAS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
IAS has a better Current ratio (3.64) than 92.93% of its industry peers.
IAS has a Quick Ratio of 3.64. This indicates that IAS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of IAS (3.64) is better than 92.93% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.64
Quick Ratio 3.64
IAS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesIAS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

IAS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 3300.00%, which is quite impressive.
IAS shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 14.40%.
The Revenue has been growing by 19.95% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)3300%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%100%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.4%
Revenue growth 3Y17.89%
Revenue growth 5Y19.95%
Sales Q2Q%15.66%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, IAS will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 33.52% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, IAS will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 11.50% on average per year.
EPS Next Y51.66%
EPS Next 2Y33.85%
EPS Next 3Y33.52%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year14.57%
Revenue Next 2Y12.94%
Revenue Next 3Y12.39%
Revenue Next 5Y11.5%

3.3 Evolution

The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
IAS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesIAS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
IAS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesIAS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 0.2 -0.2 0.4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 26.44, the valuation of IAS can be described as expensive.
66.67% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than IAS, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
IAS's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.13.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.82, the valuation of IAS can be described as rather expensive.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as IAS.
IAS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 22.76.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 26.44
Fwd PE 21.82
IAS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsIAS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as IAS.
69.70% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than IAS, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 13.66
EV/EBITDA 10.08
IAS Per share dataIAS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6

4.3 Compensation for Growth

IAS's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of IAS may justify a higher PE ratio.
IAS's earnings are expected to grow with 33.52% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.51
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y33.85%
EPS Next 3Y33.52%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for IAS!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

INTEGRAL AD SCIENCE HOLDING

NASDAQ:IAS (8/29/2025, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 8.99 0 (0%)

8.99

-0.15 (-1.64%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)08-07 2025-08-07/amc
Earnings (Next)11-10 2025-11-10/amc
Inst Owners57.56%
Inst Owner Change1.33%
Ins Owners0.82%
Ins Owner Change40.16%
Market Cap1.49B
Analysts78
Price Target13.26 (47.5%)
Short Float %8.06%
Short Ratio9.18
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)115.58%
Min EPS beat(2)78.78%
Max EPS beat(2)152.38%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)63.39%
Min EPS beat(4)-16.56%
Max EPS beat(4)152.38%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)-248.99%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)-94.66%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)-72.28%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.98%
Min Revenue beat(2)2.82%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.15%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.88%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.27%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.15%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.54%
Revenue beat(12)11
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.62%
Revenue beat(16)15
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.28%
PT rev (1m)-2.5%
PT rev (3m)-5.06%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.6%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-24.46%
EPS NY rev (1m)29.01%
EPS NY rev (3m)23.68%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.65%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.55%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.21%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.22%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 26.44
Fwd PE 21.82
P/S 2.62
P/FCF 13.66
P/OCF 9.84
P/B 1.39
P/tB 7.05
EV/EBITDA 10.08
EPS(TTM)0.34
EY3.78%
EPS(NY)0.41
Fwd EY4.58%
FCF(TTM)0.66
FCFY7.32%
OCF(TTM)0.91
OCFY10.17%
SpS3.43
BVpS6.46
TBVpS1.27
PEG (NY)0.51
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.76%
ROE 5.19%
ROCE 6.59%
ROIC 4.52%
ROICexc 4.93%
ROICexgc 34.04%
OM 12.7%
PM (TTM) 9.79%
GM 78.03%
FCFM 19.19%
ROA(3y)1.74%
ROA(5y)-0.65%
ROE(3y)2.15%
ROE(5y)-1.58%
ROIC(3y)2.15%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)2.35%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)21.82%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)3.13%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.89%
GM growth 5Y-1.46%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.49
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 63.58%
Cap/Sales 7.46%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 109.06%
Profit Quality 196.08%
Current Ratio 3.64
Quick Ratio 3.64
Altman-Z 10.06
F-Score6
WACC8.56%
ROIC/WACC0.53
Cap/Depr(3y)52.63%
Cap/Depr(5y)38.91%
Cap/Sales(3y)6.28%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.42%
Profit Quality(3y)639.69%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)3300%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%100%
EPS Next Y51.66%
EPS Next 2Y33.85%
EPS Next 3Y33.52%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.4%
Revenue growth 3Y17.89%
Revenue growth 5Y19.95%
Sales Q2Q%15.66%
Revenue Next Year14.57%
Revenue Next 2Y12.94%
Revenue Next 3Y12.39%
Revenue Next 5Y11.5%
EBIT growth 1Y64.92%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year247.29%
EBIT Next 3Y64.92%
EBIT Next 5Y42.29%
FCF growth 1Y46.8%
FCF growth 3Y15.7%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y49.87%
OCF growth 3Y22.84%
OCF growth 5YN/A