IES Holdings experienced a 50% drawdown due to fears of Trump tariffs, recession, and CapEx cuts, but rebounded with 18% sales growth in Q2 2025. The company benefits from strong demand in data centers, with non-residential segments showing explosive growth and higher margins, driving overall profitability. Big Tech's continued investment in data centers supports IES's growth, with projected 2025 revenue growth of 18%.
IESC's earnings yield is 8.49%, significantly higher than the 10-year bond yield of 4.57%, indicating a good investment opportunity. IESC boasts an exceptional return on capital of 62.27%, far exceeding industry averages, highlighting its efficient capital use. Expansion opportunities exist in states where IESC lacks presence and potential international markets, enhancing growth prospects.
IES Holdings has multiple tailwinds that are driving its business growth now being appreciated by investors. The stock has traded to ~16x NOPAT from lows of 10x in FY'22 justified by strengthening fundamentals. With an extensive runway to deploy capital at above-average returns there is scope for IESC to trade ~$200/share in my estimation.
A lot of great stocks are flying under the radars of investors. There are plenty of lesser known stocks that are growing by leaps and bounds right now.