IESC
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IES Holdings, Inc. (IESC) closed at $436.95 as of 2026-03-20, trading 162.1% above its 200-week moving average of $166.71. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 168.9% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 48, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.2x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.82 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1420 weeks of data, IESC has crossed below its 200-week moving average 13 times. On average, these episodes lasted 53 weeks. Historically, investors who bought IESC at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +57.1%.
With a market cap of $8.7 billion, IESC is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 2.4%. Return on equity stands at 41.7%, indicating strong profitability. The stock trades at 9.1x book value.
Management has been repurchasing shares, with a 2.4% reduction over three years. IESC passes our Buffett quality screen: high return on equity, low debt, and positive free cash flow.
Over the past 27.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in IESC would have grown to $133, compared to $817 for the S&P 500. IESC has returned 1.0% annualized vs 8.0% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: IESC vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After IESC Crosses Below the Line?
Across 13 historical episodes, buying IESC when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +60.4% after 12 months (median +47.0%), compared to +21.5% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 69% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +189.3% vs +35.5% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment IESC crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
IESC has crossed below its 200-week MA 13 times with an average 1-year return of +57.1% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1999 | Jul 1999 | 23 | 24.6% | -67.1% | +40.1% |
| Jul 1999 | May 2003 | 199 | 70.7% | -71.1% | +51.5% |
| Aug 2003 | Aug 2003 | 1 | 0.1% | +11.7% | +326.1% |
| Aug 2004 | Oct 2012 | 425 | 92.3% | -43.8% | +443.9% |
| Nov 2012 | Dec 2012 | 3 | 14.5% | -2.4% | +9545.7% |
| Dec 2012 | Jan 2013 | 4 | 2.7% | +31.1% | +9610.0% |
| Sep 2013 | Sep 2013 | 1 | 2.7% | +104.8% | +10990.1% |
| Mar 2020 | Apr 2020 | 3 | 13.4% | +208.9% | +2684.9% |
| Apr 2020 | Apr 2020 | 1 | 3.3% | +182.5% | +2378.4% |
| Apr 2022 | Jul 2022 | 12 | 13.9% | +47.4% | +1391.3% |
| Aug 2022 | Aug 2022 | 1 | 0.5% | +108.3% | +1266.3% |
| Aug 2022 | Oct 2022 | 9 | 20.4% | +134.7% | +1311.3% |
| Nov 2022 | Dec 2022 | 5 | 15.5% | +97.9% | +1217.3% |
| Average | 53 | — | +57.1% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is IESC below its 200-week moving average?
No. IES Holdings, Inc. (IESC) is currently 162.1% above its 200-week moving average of $166.71. It would need to fall to $166.71 to cross below the line.
What is IESC's 200-week moving average price?
IES Holdings, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $166.71 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when IESC drops below its 200-week moving average?
IESC has crossed below its 200-week moving average 13 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +57.1%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 53 weeks on average.
Is IESC a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about IESC as of 2026-03-20: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 48. Free cash flow yield is 2.4%. Return on equity is 41.7%. Price-to-book is 9.1x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does IESC compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 27.2 years, $100 invested in IESC would have grown to $133, compared to $817 for the S&P 500. That's 1.0% annualized vs 8.0% for the index. IESC has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20