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IDEX CORP (IEX) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:IEX - US45167R1041 - Common Stock

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Last: 10/21/2025, 8:23:04 PM
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Fundamental Rating

6

IEX gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 130 industry peers in the Machinery industry. IEX gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. IEX has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year IEX was profitable.
In the past year IEX had a positive cash flow from operations.
IEX had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years IEX always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
IEX Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFIEX Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

1.2 Ratios

IEX's Return On Assets of 6.83% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. IEX outperforms 69.23% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 11.70%, IEX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.62% of the companies in the same industry.
IEX has a Return On Invested Capital of 8.64%. This is in the better half of the industry: IEX outperforms 61.54% of its industry peers.
IEX had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.77%. This is in line with the industry average of 10.01%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.83%
ROE 11.7%
ROIC 8.64%
ROA(3y)9.43%
ROA(5y)9.2%
ROE(3y)16.48%
ROE(5y)16.07%
ROIC(3y)10.77%
ROIC(5y)10.86%
IEX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICIEX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

With an excellent Profit Margin value of 14.05%, IEX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.92% of the companies in the same industry.
IEX's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
IEX has a Operating Margin of 20.87%. This is amongst the best in the industry. IEX outperforms 92.31% of its industry peers.
IEX's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
IEX's Gross Margin of 44.36% is amongst the best of the industry. IEX outperforms 83.08% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of IEX has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 20.87%
PM (TTM) 14.05%
GM 44.36%
OM growth 3Y-3.35%
OM growth 5Y-2.38%
PM growth 3Y-1.68%
PM growth 5Y-1.96%
GM growth 3Y-0.06%
GM growth 5Y-0.4%
IEX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsIEX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), IEX is creating some value.
IEX has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for IEX has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, IEX has a worse debt to assets ratio.
IEX Yearly Shares OutstandingIEX Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M
IEX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsIEX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

IEX has an Altman-Z score of 4.52. This indicates that IEX is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 4.52, IEX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.54% of the companies in the same industry.
IEX has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.15. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as IEX would need 3.15 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 3.15, IEX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.77% of the companies in the same industry.
IEX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.46. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
IEX has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.46) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.46
Debt/FCF 3.15
Altman-Z 4.52
ROIC/WACC0.95
WACC9.09%
IEX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFIEX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

2.3 Liquidity

IEX has a Current Ratio of 3.05. This indicates that IEX is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
IEX has a better Current ratio (3.05) than 77.69% of its industry peers.
IEX has a Quick Ratio of 2.13. This indicates that IEX is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
IEX has a Quick ratio of 2.13. This is in the better half of the industry: IEX outperforms 77.69% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.05
Quick Ratio 2.13
IEX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesIEX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

IEX shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -1.65%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 6.36% on average over the past years.
IEX shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 4.73%.
Measured over the past years, IEX shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.55% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-1.65%
EPS 3Y7.74%
EPS 5Y6.36%
EPS Q2Q%0.49%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.73%
Revenue growth 3Y5.74%
Revenue growth 5Y5.55%
Sales Q2Q%7.21%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.55% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, IEX will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 7.21% on average per year.
EPS Next Y1.14%
EPS Next 2Y5.02%
EPS Next 3Y6.41%
EPS Next 5Y9.55%
Revenue Next Year5.02%
Revenue Next 2Y4.51%
Revenue Next 3Y5.13%
Revenue Next 5Y7.21%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
IEX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesIEX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 1B 2B 3B 4B
IEX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesIEX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2 4 6 8 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

IEX is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 21.82.
IEX's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. IEX is cheaper than 64.62% of the companies in the same industry.
IEX's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.77.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.48 indicates a rather expensive valuation of IEX.
IEX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.23. IEX is around the same levels.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.82
Fwd PE 19.48
IEX Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsIEX Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

IEX's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
IEX's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. IEX is cheaper than 66.15% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 21.72
EV/EBITDA 15.49
IEX Per share dataIEX EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
IEX has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)19.19
PEG (5Y)3.43
EPS Next 2Y5.02%
EPS Next 3Y6.41%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

IEX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.72%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
IEX's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.80.
IEX's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.36.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.72%

5.2 History

The dividend of IEX is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 6.95%!
IEX has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
IEX has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.95%
Div Incr Years15
Div Non Decr Years29
IEX Yearly Dividends per shareIEX Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

5.3 Sustainability

IEX pays out 44.84% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
IEX's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP44.84%
EPS Next 2Y5.02%
EPS Next 3Y6.41%
IEX Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendIEX Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M
IEX Dividend Payout.IEX Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.IEX Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

IDEX CORP

NYSE:IEX (10/21/2025, 8:23:04 PM)

After market: 169.33 0 (0%)

169.33

+2.72 (+1.63%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)07-30 2025-07-30/bmo
Earnings (Next)10-29 2025-10-29/amc
Inst Owners105.67%
Inst Owner Change0.13%
Ins Owners0.18%
Ins Owner Change1.77%
Market Cap12.75B
Analysts76.84
Price Target198.41 (17.17%)
Short Float %2.76%
Short Ratio2.66
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.72%
Yearly Dividend2.71
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.95%
DP44.84%
Div Incr Years15
Div Non Decr Years29
Ex-Date10-10 2025-10-10 (0.71)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)4.49%
Min EPS beat(2)2.89%
Max EPS beat(2)6.08%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)2.17%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.18%
Max EPS beat(4)6.08%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)3.45%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)3.25%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)3.41%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.17%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.22%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.12%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.39%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.1%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.12%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.79%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.22%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.64%
PT rev (1m)-0.35%
PT rev (3m)-7.28%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.02%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-10.81%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.78%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.14%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.41%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.06%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.2%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.82
Fwd PE 19.48
P/S 3.82
P/FCF 21.72
P/OCF 19.76
P/B 3.18
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 15.49
EPS(TTM)7.76
EY4.58%
EPS(NY)8.69
Fwd EY5.13%
FCF(TTM)7.8
FCFY4.6%
OCF(TTM)8.57
OCFY5.06%
SpS44.37
BVpS53.28
TBVpS-8.32
PEG (NY)19.19
PEG (5Y)3.43
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.83%
ROE 11.7%
ROCE 10.99%
ROIC 8.64%
ROICexc 9.49%
ROICexgc 48.09%
OM 20.87%
PM (TTM) 14.05%
GM 44.36%
FCFM 17.57%
ROA(3y)9.43%
ROA(5y)9.2%
ROE(3y)16.48%
ROE(5y)16.07%
ROIC(3y)10.77%
ROIC(5y)10.86%
ROICexc(3y)11.91%
ROICexc(5y)12.81%
ROICexgc(3y)60.63%
ROICexgc(5y)61.29%
ROCE(3y)13.7%
ROCE(5y)13.82%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-3.1%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-4.49%
ROICexc growth 3Y-11.38%
ROICexc growth 5Y-9.81%
OM growth 3Y-3.35%
OM growth 5Y-2.38%
PM growth 3Y-1.68%
PM growth 5Y-1.96%
GM growth 3Y-0.06%
GM growth 5Y-0.4%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.49
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.46
Debt/FCF 3.15
Debt/EBITDA 2.07
Cap/Depr 29.82%
Cap/Sales 1.75%
Interest Coverage 11.41
Cash Conversion 72.29%
Profit Quality 125.05%
Current Ratio 3.05
Quick Ratio 2.13
Altman-Z 4.52
F-Score5
WACC9.09%
ROIC/WACC0.95
Cap/Depr(3y)51%
Cap/Depr(5y)57.05%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.29%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.34%
Profit Quality(3y)102.65%
Profit Quality(5y)110.92%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-1.65%
EPS 3Y7.74%
EPS 5Y6.36%
EPS Q2Q%0.49%
EPS Next Y1.14%
EPS Next 2Y5.02%
EPS Next 3Y6.41%
EPS Next 5Y9.55%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.73%
Revenue growth 3Y5.74%
Revenue growth 5Y5.55%
Sales Q2Q%7.21%
Revenue Next Year5.02%
Revenue Next 2Y4.51%
Revenue Next 3Y5.13%
Revenue Next 5Y7.21%
EBIT growth 1Y-1.01%
EBIT growth 3Y2.2%
EBIT growth 5Y3.04%
EBIT Next Year28.11%
EBIT Next 3Y13.42%
EBIT Next 5Y13.03%
FCF growth 1Y2.98%
FCF growth 3Y6.97%
FCF growth 5Y4.79%
OCF growth 1Y-1.41%
OCF growth 3Y5.73%
OCF growth 5Y4.82%