IHS HOLDING LTD (IHS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:IHS - KYG4701H1092 - Common Stock
7.52 USD
+0.04 (+0.53%)
Overall IHS gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated IHS against 38 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of IHS get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. IHS may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year IHS was profitable.
In the past year IHS had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years IHS always reported negative net income.
Each year in the past 5 years IHS had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
IHS has a better Return On Assets (2.47%) than 68.42% of its industry peers.
IHS has a better Return On Invested Capital (13.98%) than 97.37% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for IHS is above the industry average of 6.52%.
The 3 year average ROIC (9.60%) for IHS is below the current ROIC(13.98%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.47% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | 13.98% |
ROA(3y)-27.43%
ROA(5y)-18%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)9.6%
ROIC(5y)8.76%
1.3 Margins
IHS has a Profit Margin of 6.41%. This is in the better half of the industry: IHS outperforms 71.05% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 39.34%, IHS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
IHS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
IHS has a Gross Margin (51.21%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
IHS's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 39.34% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.41% | ||
| GM | 51.21% |
OM growth 3Y3.33%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y2.27%
GM growth 5Y6.43%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
IHS has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, IHS has more shares outstanding
IHS has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for IHS is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of -0.48, we must say that IHS is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of -0.48, IHS is not doing good in the industry: 92.11% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
IHS has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.37. This is a neutral value as IHS would need 5.37 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 5.37, IHS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.21% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.37 | ||
| Altman-Z | -0.48 |
ROIC/WACC1.67
WACC8.36%
2.3 Liquidity
IHS has a Current Ratio of 1.54. This is a normal value and indicates that IHS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.54, IHS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.32% of the companies in the same industry.
IHS has a Quick Ratio of 1.47. This is a normal value and indicates that IHS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
IHS has a better Quick ratio (1.47) than 76.32% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.54 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.47 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
IHS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 119.57%, which is quite impressive.
IHS shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -19.49%.
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)119.57%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%172.13%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-19.49%
Revenue growth 3Y2.7%
Revenue growth 5Y6.81%
Sales Q2Q%8.28%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, IHS will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 22.21% on average per year.
IHS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.09% yearly.
EPS Next Y114.69%
EPS Next 2Y45.95%
EPS Next 3Y28.9%
EPS Next 5Y22.21%
Revenue Next Year3.45%
Revenue Next 2Y3.11%
Revenue Next 3Y4.26%
Revenue Next 5Y5.09%
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 5.49, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of IHS.
97.37% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than IHS, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
IHS's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.34.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.76, the valuation of IHS can be described as very reasonable.
IHS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. IHS is cheaper than 84.21% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of IHS to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.56), we can say IHS is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.49 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.76 |
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 84.21% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, IHS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 100.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 3.53 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.55 |
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.
The decent profitability rating of IHS may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as IHS's earnings are expected to grow with 28.90% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.05
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y45.95%
EPS Next 3Y28.9%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
IHS does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NYSE:IHS (12/9/2025, 1:32:46 PM)
7.52
+0.04 (+0.53%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners25.91%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners6.35%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap2.52B
Revenue(TTM)1.71B
Net Income(TTM)111.02M
Analysts76.36
Price Target9.76 (29.79%)
Short Float %0.2%
Short Ratio0.61
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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)67.94%
Min EPS beat(2)31.31%
Max EPS beat(2)104.57%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)242.94%
Min EPS beat(4)-886.1%
Max EPS beat(4)1721.96%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-4474.51%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-3436%
EPS beat(16)4
Avg EPS beat(16)-2754.3%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.98%
Min Revenue beat(2)2.68%
Max Revenue beat(2)5.28%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.92%
Min Revenue beat(4)1.49%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.28%
Revenue beat(8)8
Avg Revenue beat(8)3.08%
Revenue beat(12)12
Avg Revenue beat(12)3.78%
Revenue beat(16)16
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.35%
PT rev (1m)-3.07%
PT rev (3m)-0.99%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)6.48%
EPS NY rev (1m)98.15%
EPS NY rev (3m)103.81%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.48%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.32%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.49%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.49 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.76 | ||
| P/S | 1.46 | ||
| P/FCF | 3.53 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.64 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.55 |
EPS(TTM)1.37
EY18.22%
EPS(NY)0.64
Fwd EY8.5%
FCF(TTM)2.13
FCFY28.31%
OCF(TTM)2.85
OCFY37.9%
SpS5.16
BVpS-0.81
TBVpS-4.22
PEG (NY)0.05
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.47% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROCE | 17.69% | ||
| ROIC | 13.98% | ||
| ROICexc | 16.22% | ||
| ROICexgc | 24.78% | ||
| OM | 39.34% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.41% | ||
| GM | 51.21% | ||
| FCFM | 41.27% |
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y10.15%
ROICexgc 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-Score7
Asset Turnover0.39
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.37 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.48 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 66.02% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 13.98% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.71 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 91.31% | ||
| Profit Quality | 643.51% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.54 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.47 | ||
| Altman-Z | -0.48 |
F-Score7
WACC8.36%
ROIC/WACC1.67
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)119.57%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%172.13%
EPS Next Y114.69%
EPS Next 2Y45.95%
EPS Next 3Y28.9%
EPS Next 5Y22.21%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-19.49%
Revenue growth 3Y2.7%
Revenue growth 5Y6.81%
Sales Q2Q%8.28%
Revenue Next Year3.45%
Revenue Next 2Y3.11%
Revenue Next 3Y4.26%
Revenue Next 5Y5.09%
EBIT growth 1Y40.41%
EBIT growth 3Y6.12%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year156.89%
EBIT Next 3Y37.93%
EBIT Next 5Y26.49%
FCF growth 1Y80.27%
FCF growth 3Y9.8%
FCF growth 5Y3.71%
OCF growth 1Y-8.64%
OCF growth 3Y-0.94%
OCF growth 5Y2.59%
IHS HOLDING LTD / IHS FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of IHS HOLDING LTD (IHS) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to IHS.
What is the valuation status for IHS stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 9 / 10 to IHS HOLDING LTD (IHS). This can be considered as Undervalued.
How profitable is IHS HOLDING LTD (IHS) stock?
IHS HOLDING LTD (IHS) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for IHS stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for IHS HOLDING LTD (IHS) is 5.49 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is -9.32.
What is the financial health of IHS HOLDING LTD (IHS) stock?
The financial health rating of IHS HOLDING LTD (IHS) is 4 / 10.