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IHS HOLDING LTD (IHS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:IHS - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - KYG4701H1092 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

6.67  +0.18 (+2.77%)

After market: 6.67 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

4

Overall IHS gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated IHS against 35 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. While IHS is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. IHS has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year IHS has reported negative net income.
IHS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years IHS always reported negative net income.
In the past 5 years IHS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
IHS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFIHS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M -1B -1.5B

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of IHS (-1.03%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
IHS's Return On Invested Capital of 14.82% is amongst the best of the industry. IHS outperforms 94.29% of its industry peers.
IHS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 9.60%. This is above the industry average of 7.12%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (14.82%) for IHS is above the 3 year average (9.60%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -1.03%
ROE N/A
ROIC 14.82%
ROA(3y)-27.43%
ROA(5y)-18%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)9.6%
ROIC(5y)8.76%
IHS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICIHS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -500 -1K -1.5K

1.3 Margins

IHS has a better Operating Margin (39.62%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of IHS has grown nicely.
With a Gross Margin value of 51.75%, IHS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 51.43% of the companies in the same industry.
IHS's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 39.62%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 51.75%
OM growth 3Y3.33%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y2.27%
GM growth 5Y6.43%
IHS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsIHS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -50

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), IHS is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for IHS has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for IHS has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
IHS has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
IHS Yearly Shares OutstandingIHS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M
IHS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsIHS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of -0.59, we must say that IHS is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
IHS's Altman-Z score of -0.59 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. IHS is outperformed by 80.00% of its industry peers.
IHS has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.65. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as IHS would need 6.65 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 6.65, IHS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 6.65
Altman-Z -0.59
ROIC/WACC1.79
WACC8.26%
IHS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFIHS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B 3B

2.3 Liquidity

IHS has a Current Ratio of 1.27. This is a normal value and indicates that IHS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
IHS's Current ratio of 1.27 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. IHS outperforms 68.57% of its industry peers.
IHS has a Quick Ratio of 1.21. This is a normal value and indicates that IHS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
IHS's Quick ratio of 1.21 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. IHS outperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.27
Quick Ratio 1.21
IHS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesIHS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 98.67% over the past year.
Looking at the last year, IHS shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -10.70% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, IHS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.81% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)98.67%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%102.14%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-10.7%
Revenue growth 3Y2.7%
Revenue growth 5Y6.81%
Sales Q2Q%5.23%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 21.61% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
IHS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.19% yearly.
EPS Next Y106.63%
EPS Next 2Y45.48%
EPS Next 3Y28.76%
EPS Next 5Y21.61%
Revenue Next Year0.99%
Revenue Next 2Y2.88%
Revenue Next 3Y4.22%
Revenue Next 5Y5.19%

3.3 Evolution

The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
IHS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesIHS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
IHS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesIHS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 0 -2 -4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

IHS reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
IHS is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.66.
IHS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. IHS is cheaper than 82.86% of the companies in the same industry.
IHS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 36.42.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 11.66
IHS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsIHS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 20 -20 40 -40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of IHS indicates a rather cheap valuation: IHS is cheaper than 91.43% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of IHS indicates a rather cheap valuation: IHS is cheaper than 91.43% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 3.76
EV/EBITDA 5.24
IHS Per share dataIHS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 2 -2 4 -4

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
IHS's earnings are expected to grow with 28.76% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y45.48%
EPS Next 3Y28.76%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

IHS does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

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IHS HOLDING LTD

NYSE:IHS (8/4/2025, 8:14:46 PM)

After market: 6.67 0 (0%)

6.67

+0.18 (+2.77%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)05-20 2025-05-20/bmo
Earnings (Next)08-19 2025-08-19/bmo
Inst Owners22.41%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners6.35%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap2.24B
Analysts80
Price Target9.08 (36.13%)
Short Float %0.21%
Short Ratio0.34
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)876.64%
Min EPS beat(2)31.31%
Max EPS beat(2)1721.96%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)119.93%
Min EPS beat(4)-886.1%
Max EPS beat(4)1721.96%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-4862.14%
EPS beat(12)2
Avg EPS beat(12)-3671.69%
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.76%
Min Revenue beat(2)2.24%
Max Revenue beat(2)5.28%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.41%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.65%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.28%
Revenue beat(8)8
Avg Revenue beat(8)3.08%
Revenue beat(12)12
Avg Revenue beat(12)3.56%
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)1.14%
PT rev (3m)16.72%
EPS NQ rev (1m)4.31%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-50.61%
EPS NY rev (1m)4.54%
EPS NY rev (3m)-16.84%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.16%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.24%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.41%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.52%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 11.66
P/S 1.29
P/FCF 3.76
P/OCF 2.62
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 5.24
EPS(TTM)-0.14
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.57
Fwd EY8.58%
FCF(TTM)1.77
FCFY26.59%
OCF(TTM)2.54
OCFY38.15%
SpS5.17
BVpS-1.05
TBVpS-4.37
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -1.03%
ROE N/A
ROCE 18.76%
ROIC 14.82%
ROICexc 17.89%
ROICexgc 28.3%
OM 39.62%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 51.75%
FCFM 34.34%
ROA(3y)-27.43%
ROA(5y)-18%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)9.6%
ROIC(5y)8.76%
ROICexc(3y)10.85%
ROICexc(5y)10.15%
ROICexgc(3y)17.62%
ROICexgc(5y)16.87%
ROCE(3y)12.16%
ROCE(5y)11.08%
ROICexcg growth 3Y10.15%
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y14.01%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y3.33%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y2.27%
GM growth 5Y6.43%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.39
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 6.65
Debt/EBITDA 3.48
Cap/Depr 70.93%
Cap/Sales 14.92%
Interest Coverage 1.87
Cash Conversion 81.22%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.27
Quick Ratio 1.21
Altman-Z -0.59
F-Score5
WACC8.26%
ROIC/WACC1.79
Cap/Depr(3y)110.28%
Cap/Depr(5y)98.41%
Cap/Sales(3y)24.14%
Cap/Sales(5y)22.85%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)98.67%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%102.14%
EPS Next Y106.63%
EPS Next 2Y45.48%
EPS Next 3Y28.76%
EPS Next 5Y21.61%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-10.7%
Revenue growth 3Y2.7%
Revenue growth 5Y6.81%
Sales Q2Q%5.23%
Revenue Next Year0.99%
Revenue Next 2Y2.88%
Revenue Next 3Y4.22%
Revenue Next 5Y5.19%
EBIT growth 1Y37.21%
EBIT growth 3Y6.12%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year130.04%
EBIT Next 3Y37.75%
EBIT Next 5Y26.84%
FCF growth 1Y47.54%
FCF growth 3Y9.8%
FCF growth 5Y3.71%
OCF growth 1Y-14.13%
OCF growth 3Y-0.94%
OCF growth 5Y2.59%