Fair value (multi-method)
Four independent methods triangulate what IEX is worth. The headline is the Forward-DCF intrinsic value at a normalized growth rate; the margin of safety compares it to the current price.
Estimated fair value (Forward DCF)
$121.51
Method range
$44.51 – $247.00
median $175.15
Valuation methods
Each method’s implied fair value per share and its upside versus the current price. Missing methods (no analyst coverage, negative earnings, etc.) are shown as “—”.
| Method | Fair value | Upside vs price |
|---|---|---|
| Forward DCF | $121.51 | -45.55% |
| Exit multiple | $228.79 | +2.52% |
| Analyst target | $247.00 | +10.68% |
| Graham number | $44.51 | -80.06% |
- Forward DCF$121.51
- Exit multiple$228.79
- Analyst target$247.00
- Graham number$44.51
Stock price
$223.16
FCF / share (TTM)
$1.16
3Y FCF CAGR
6.2%
Fair value @ hist. growth
$22.11
This analysis is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice. Scenario prices and DCF-style figures depend on your assumptions and data from public filings and estimates. They are not forecasts of future returns.
Implied FCF growth
38.2%
per year over your projection horizon
Margin of safety -909.3% vs hist-growth DCF
Historical 3Y CAGR
6.2%
Your model implies
38.2%
Analyst consensus is EPS-only — no comparable FCF / share estimate to show on this basis.
Model inputs
Move sliders to test how the reverse DCF reacts. Historical-growth markers show where the company has actually grown over the last cycle.
Undiscounted FCF per share over 10 years at 6% annual growth.
Sensitivity — implied growth vs your assumptions
Each cell shows the per-share growth rate the market would need to justify the current price at that combination of discount rate (rows) and terminal growth (columns). Your selected inputs are highlighted.
| Row axis: discount rate. Column axis: terminal growth.Terminal g →↓ Discount | 1.5% | 2.0% | 2.5% | 3.0% | 3.5% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.5% | 34.0% | 33.0% | 31.9% | 30.6% | 29.3% |
| 8.5% | 37.0% | 36.1% | 35.2% | 34.1% | 33.0% |
| 9.5% | 39.8% | 39.0% | 38.2% | 37.3% | 36.3% |
| 10.5% | 42.4% | 41.7% | 40.9% | 40.2% | 39.3% |
| 11.5% | 44.8% | 44.2% | 43.6% | 42.9% | 42.1% |
Historical multiples
Each bar is the trailing five-year range (low left, high right). Filled portion runs from low to today; the dot marks today; the small tick marks the five-year median. Low, median, and high are listed under each bar.
Net debt
$1.27B
Total debt − cash
Beta
0.97
Vs market benchmark
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