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IEX

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IDEX Corporation · Industrials · United States · $16.5B · Avg Vol: $158M/d

80
StockRank
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Q
70
V
28
M
77
P/E (TTM)
33.2x
ROE
12.7%
D/E
0.5x
Dividend %
0.9%
AI CONVICTION THESIS

IDEX has strong quality Q70 and momentum M75 with a buyback retiring 0.95% of shares, but value at V29 is well below the calibrated floor, and insiders were net sellers, so stage one fails.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

IDEX Corporation is a diversified global manufacturer of highly engineered industrial products and technologies, specializing in critical fluidics systems, dispensing equipment, and fire & safety solutions. The company's competitive moat is built on its proprietary technology, extensive patent portfolio, and the essential, high-precision nature of its products across diverse niche markets. This technological leadership and integral role in customer processes create high barriers to entry and strong customer loyalty.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue3.2B3.3B3.3B3.5B2.8%3.5B3.6B3.8B4.9%
EPS7.747.876.666.41-6.1%6.666.857.467.9%
Shares75.6M75.7M75.9M74.6M-1.3%74.0M
Debt1.6B1.3B2.0B1.8B5.2%1.9B
Equity3.0B3.5B3.8B4.0B9.8%
Op CF557.4M716.7M668.1M680.4M6.9%678.4M
Inv CF-917.2M-283.8M-1.0B-137.6M
Fin CF-37.8M-344.7M465.9M-632.6M
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PRICE (1Y)+2.4%
218221224226229Jun 12Jul 7Jul 27
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$223.83
RSI (14)
55.1
52W High
$231.70
From 52W High
1.0%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
70
ROIC
11.0%65.9
ROE
12.7%69.6
GP/Assets
22.6%68.3
Op. Margin
19.9%87.2
FCF/Assets
7.6%77.5
Piotroski
890.3
Int. Cover
10.8x51.4
D/E Ratio
0.47x43.0
Current Ratio
3.39x85.3
Value
28
P/E (TTM)
33.2x29.3
EV/EBITDA
18.6x28.6
P/FCF
31.5x36.7
P/B
4.1x22.6
P/S
4.6x17.0
Div Yield
0.9%21.9
Momentum
77
52W High %
97%93.6
RS 6M
8%77.4
SMA 50/200
1.12x76.5
EPS Rev 4W
+0.2%86.5
EPS Rev 12W
+3.1%79.4
EPS Improve
+39%45.9
Q Growth
26%64.8

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$16.5B
P/E (Forward)
23.9x
Gross Margin
44.4%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Industrials, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of IEX are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
IEXIDEX Corporation(you)$16.5B80STRONG BUY
NDSNNordson Corporation$16.5B76BUY
GGGGraco Inc.$12.9B78BUY
WTSWatts Water Technologies, Inc.$11.5B79BUY
DCIDonaldson Company, Inc.$10.8B77BUY
OTISOtis Worldwide Corporation$27.4B83STRONG BUY
GNRC.MXGenerac Holdings Inc.$12.8B71BUY
AOSA. O. Smith Corporation$8.4B81STRONG BUY
RRXRegal Rexnord Corporation$14.2B66BUY
FLSFlowserve Corporation$9.3B75BUY

Peer medians: ROE 10.7% · P/E 30.6x · Gross margin 28.6%

IDEX Corporation (IEX) — Stock Score Summary

IDEX Corporation (IEX) has a MoatMap StockRank of 80/100 based on Quality (70/100), Value (28/100), and Momentum (77/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. IDEX has strong quality Q70 and momentum M75 with a buyback retiring 0.95% of shares, but value at V29 is well below the calibrated floor, and insiders were net sellers, so stage one fails.

IDEX Corporation is a diversified global manufacturer of highly engineered industrial products and technologies, specializing in critical fluidics systems, dispensing equipment, and fire & safety solutions. The company's competitive moat is built on its proprietary technology, extensive patent portfolio, and the essential, high-precision nature of its products across diverse niche markets. This technological leadership and integral role in customer processes create high barriers to entry and strong customer loyalty.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$223.83
Market Cap$16.5B
P/E (TTM)33.22
P/E (Forward)23.92
Price/Book4.06
Return on Equity12.7%
Return on Invested Capital11.0%
Debt/Equity0.47x
Gross Margin44.4%
Operating Margin19.9%
Revenue Growth8.9%
Dividend Yield0.9%
Free Cash Flow$525M

IDEX Corporation operates in the Specialty Industrial Machinery industry, part of the Industrials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is IDEX Corporation’s (IEX) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for IDEX Corporation (IEX) is 80/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (70), Value (28), and Momentum (77) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does IDEX Corporation have an economic moat?
IDEX Corporation (IEX) has a Quality factor score of 70/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is IDEX Corporation a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for IDEX Corporation (IEX) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 80/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is IDEX Corporation in?
IDEX Corporation (IEX) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Specialty Industrial Machinery industry (United States).