IEX
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IDEX Corporation (IEX) closed at $223.72 as of 2026-09-18, trading 11.8% above its 200-week moving average of $200.15. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 12.0% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 56, 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 (1.17 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1898 weeks of data, IEX has crossed below its 200-week moving average 29 times. On average, these episodes lasted 9 weeks. Historically, investors who bought IEX at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +19.6%.
With a market cap of $16.5 billion, IEX is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 3.4%. Return on equity stands at 13.0%. The stock trades at 4.1x book value.
Over the past 33.8 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in IEX would have grown to $7011, compared to $3167 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 13.4% vs 10.8% for the index — confirming IEX as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 8% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: IEX vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After IEX Crosses Below the Line?
Across 27 historical episodes, buying IEX when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +20.4% after 12 months (median +20.0%), compared to +10.8% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 81% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +38.1% vs +17.2% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment IEX crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Bean Score Experimental
The Bean Score measures how far a stock's free cash flow yield has deviated from its own quarterly baseline, normalized by the stock's historical behavior. Between earnings dates, FCF is constant — so the score is purely a function of stock price. The levels below show at what prices IEX would reach each dislocation threshold.
Dislocation Price Levels
Prices where IEX's Bean Score would hit each σ threshold. Valid until next earnings report: 2026-10-28.
| Level | σ | Price | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deep Value | +2σ | $213.90 | Unusually cheap — analysis point |
| Value | +1σ | $226.95 | Cheap vs. own history |
| Fair Value | +0σ | $241.68 | Historical mean behavior |
| Expensive | -1σ | $258.47 | Expensive vs. own history |
| Deep Expensive | -2σ | $277.76 | Unusually expensive — analysis point |
Quarterly FCF & Yield Trailing twelve-month free cash flow and yield at each quarter end
Recent Earnings
| Date | EPS Est. | EPS Actual | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-29 | $2.11 | $2.32 | +9.9% |
| 2026-04-29 | $1.77 | $2.00 | +12.8% |
| 2026-02-04 | $2.04 | $2.10 | +2.9% |
| 2025-10-29 | $1.93 | $2.03 | +5.2% |
Signal Accuracy Collecting Data
The Bean Score system is accumulating weekly data to validate signal accuracy. After 13+ weeks of history, this section will display win rates and average returns for each σ threshold crossing — answering the question: "When this score says cheap or expensive, does the price subsequently move in the expected direction?"
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Theoretical framework — not backtested or forward-tested. The Bean Score uses trailing twelve-month free cash flow yield as a dislocation identifier. It measures whether the market has pushed a stock's yield unusually far from its own baseline behavior. These levels are analysis points: prices at which the yield deviation becomes unusual enough to justify the work. FCF values update quarterly with earnings; between reports, all movement is price-driven.
Dislocation Scores Experimental
Each score measures deviation from IEX's own historical baseline — the same idea as the Bean Score, applied to different fundamentals. Positive means cheaper or more dislocated than this stock's norm. Scores marked σ are normalized by the stock's own variability; pp values are simple deltas from its recent baseline.
Theoretical framework — not backtested. These scores describe how unusual today's readings are for this specific company. Each one is an analysis point, a reason to open the filings. Annual-statement scores (buyback, accruals, FCF vs history) rest on only ~4 yearly data points and are deltas, not sigmas.
Historical Touches
IEX has crossed below its 200-week MA 29 times with an average 1-year return of +19.6% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1990 | May 1990 | 1 | 1.0% | +18.3% | +12703.3% |
| Aug 1990 | Feb 1991 | 26 | 25.8% | +22.7% | +13285.3% |
| Aug 1998 | Nov 1998 | 15 | 24.0% | +17.5% | +2819.0% |
| Dec 1998 | May 1999 | 20 | 17.6% | +12.8% | +3017.8% |
| Oct 1999 | Nov 1999 | 5 | 14.7% | +6.5% | +2728.2% |
| Dec 1999 | Dec 1999 | 1 | 1.1% | +25.2% | +2663.0% |
| Jan 2000 | Mar 2000 | 7 | 16.0% | +21.1% | +2637.5% |
| Mar 2000 | Apr 2000 | 3 | 1.1% | +8.4% | +2637.5% |
| Sep 2000 | Oct 2000 | 5 | 5.9% | -2.4% | +2662.6% |
| Mar 2001 | Apr 2001 | 4 | 4.3% | +34.2% | +2523.9% |
| Sep 2001 | Oct 2001 | 5 | 11.2% | +26.1% | +2729.2% |
| Nov 2001 | Nov 2001 | 1 | 1.6% | +7.6% | +2463.5% |
| Sep 2002 | Oct 2002 | 3 | 4.9% | +33.1% | +2448.1% |
| Jan 2003 | Apr 2003 | 12 | 9.3% | +50.7% | +2338.0% |
| Mar 2008 | Mar 2008 | 1 | 0.5% | -27.5% | +906.6% |
| Sep 2008 | Nov 2009 | 58 | 42.4% | -7.0% | +910.5% |
| Nov 2009 | Nov 2009 | 1 | 0.1% | +27.9% | +848.4% |
| Jan 2010 | Feb 2010 | 2 | 5.7% | +40.5% | +903.7% |
| May 2010 | Jun 2010 | 1 | 0.9% | +46.8% | +848.9% |
| Jun 2010 | Jul 2010 | 3 | 7.3% | +68.9% | +912.6% |
| Sep 2011 | Oct 2011 | 2 | 1.2% | +38.7% | +787.8% |
| Mar 2020 | Mar 2020 | 1 | 8.7% | +73.0% | +108.3% |
| Jun 2022 | Jun 2022 | 1 | 1.4% | +22.7% | +36.8% |
| Oct 2023 | Nov 2023 | 4 | 2.8% | +10.6% | +20.6% |
| Jun 2024 | Sep 2024 | 15 | 6.1% | -7.9% | +14.5% |
| Oct 2024 | Oct 2024 | 1 | 2.2% | -15.9% | +13.2% |
| Dec 2024 | Jan 2025 | 2 | 1.5% | -12.2% | +10.9% |
| Feb 2025 | Jan 2026 | 51 | 22.0% | +9.6% | +16.8% |
| Mar 2026 | Apr 2026 | 5 | 7.1% | N/A | +13.8% |
| Average | 9 | — | +19.6% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is IEX below its 200-week moving average?
No. IDEX Corporation (IEX) is currently 11.8% above its 200-week moving average of $200.15. It would need to fall to $200.15 to cross below the line.
What is IEX's 200-week moving average price?
IDEX Corporation's 200-week moving average is $200.15 as of 2026-09-18. 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 IEX drops below its 200-week moving average?
IEX has crossed below its 200-week moving average 29 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +19.6%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 9 weeks on average.
Is IEX a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about IEX as of 2026-09-18: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 56. Free cash flow yield is 3.4%. Return on equity is 13.0%. Price-to-book is 4.1x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does IEX compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.8 years, $100 invested in IEX would have grown to $7011, compared to $3167 for the S&P 500. That's 13.4% annualized vs 10.8% for the index. IEX has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Does IEX pay a dividend?
Yes. IDEX Corporation currently pays a dividend yield of 132.00%.
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 2026-09-18