IDEX Corporation (iex)
IEX — Company Overview
IDEX Corporation (IEX) trades on NYQ as part of the Industrials peer group (Specialty Industrial Machinery).
| Ticker | IEX |
| Sector | Industrials |
| Industry | Specialty Industrial Machinery |
| Exchange | NYQ |
| Market cap | $16.93B |
| Last price | $229.67 |
| Size category | Large Cap |
IEX — Business Description
IEX represents a Specialty Industrial Machinery business in the Industrials segment. IDEX Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, provides applied solutions in the United States, North America, Europe, Asia, and internationally. It operates through three segments: Health & Science Technologies (HST), Fluid & Metering Technologies (FMT) and Fire & Safety/Diversified Products (FSDP). The HST segment designs, produces, and distributes a range of precision fluidics, positive displacement pumps, powder and liquid processing technologies, drying systems, micro-precision components, pneumatic components and sealing solutions, high performance molded and extruded sealing components, and custom mechanical and shaft seals. This segment also offers engineered hygienic mixers and valves, biocompatibl…
Official website: https://www.idexcorp.com.
IEX — Investment Thesis
At a high level, IEX offers exposure to Industrials with metrics outlined below from public market data.
- Revenue is expanding at roughly 6.4% year-over-year (public data).
- Trailing P/E of 32.62× sits in a moderate band relative to high-growth peers.
- Forward P/E (23.86×) is below trailing P/E — earnings may be expected to improve.
- Dividend yield near 1.3% adds an income component to total return.
- Equity market capitalization is approximately $16.93B.
See the free estimates and earnings pages for public targets and growth metrics. Ownership, live news, and deeper models remain in Vest Terminal.
IEX — Financial Health
Key financial health indicators for IDEX Corporation are derived exclusively from public data — no proprietary estimates.
Profit margin near 14.5% leaves a narrower cushion versus higher-margin peers. Positive free cash flow of $555.61M supports balance-sheet flexibility.
| Trailing P/E | 32.62× |
| Forward P/E | 23.86× |
| Price / Sales | 4.72× |
| Price / Book | 4.24× |
| Gross margin | 44.7% |
| Operating margin | 22.2% |
| Profit margin | 14.5% |
| Return on equity | 13.0% |
| Debt / Equity | 47.06 |
| Free cash flow | $555.61M |
IEX — Growth Outlook
Growth outlook for IDEX Corporation (IEX) depends on demand trends in Specialty Industrial Machinery and the company's ability to convert revenue into sustainable earnings.
- Revenue growth of 6.4% suggests steady but measured expansion.
- Earnings growth of 10.9% year-over-year supports improving profitability.
- Price is 5.8% below the 52-week high.
IEX — Competitive Position
IDEX Corporation (IEX) is evaluated against peers on scale, margin structure, and capital efficiency within Industrials.
- Competes within Industrials, specifically in Specialty Industrial Machinery.
- Market capitalization of $16.93B places IEX among large-cap peers.
- Gross margin near 44.7% may reflect pricing power or favorable mix.
IEX — Strengths
Strengths for IDEX Corporation (IEX) inferred from public financial metrics:
- Revenue growth of 6.4% year-over-year.
- Earnings growth of 10.9% year-over-year.
- Gross margin of 44.7% supports competitive unit economics.
- Positive free cash flow ($555.61M).
- Moderate leverage (debt/equity 47.06).
- Large Cap scale ($16.93B) may provide distribution and funding advantages.
IEX — Weaknesses
Weaknesses and pressure points for IDEX Corporation (IEX) based on available data:
Insufficient public data to assess this factor.
IEX — Opportunities
- Positive free cash flow enables reinvestment, debt reduction, or shareholder returns.
- Forward earnings multiple below trailing P/E — potential earnings acceleration ahead.
IEX — Risks
- Standard market, regulatory, competitive, and execution risks apply to all public equities.
IEX — Summary
IDEX Corporation (IEX) is a large-cap Industrials company focused on Specialty Industrial Machinery, listed on NYQ. Last price $229.67 with market cap $16.93B. Trailing P/E 32.62×. Revenue grew 6.4% year-over-year per public data. Notable strengths include revenue growth of 6.4% year-over-year. Premium Terminal tools for IDEX Corporation add ownership analytics, news, and richer estimate history beyond this public summary.
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IDEX Corporation FAQ
What does IDEX Corporation (IEX) do?
IDEX Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, provides applied solutions in the United States, North America, Europe, Asia, and internationally. It operates through three segments: Health & Science Technologies (HST), Fluid & Metering Technologies (FMT) and Fire & Safety/Div…
What is IEX's P/E ratio?
IDEX Corporation has a trailing P/E of 32.62× based on publicly available market data.
Does IEX pay a dividend?
Indicated dividend yield: 1.3%. Confirm ex-dates and payout history in Vest Terminal.
What sector is IEX in?
IDEX Corporation is classified in Industrials (Specialty Industrial Machinery) on NYQ.
What is IEX's market capitalization?
Approximate market cap: $16.93B.
What are the main risks for IEX?
Standard market, competitive, and execution risks apply; see the Risks section.
What are the strengths of IEX?
Potential positives include revenue growth of 6.4% year-over-year, earnings growth of 10.9% year-over-year.
Where can I get analyst estimates for IEX?
Public analyst price targets and consensus for IDEX Corporation are on the free /stocks/iex/estimates page. Deeper estimate history and models are available in Vest Terminal.