(IAS) Integral Ad Science Holding - Ratings and Ratios
Fraud Detection, Viewability Measurement, Brand Safety, Ad Verification
IAS EPS (Earnings per Share)
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Description: IAS Integral Ad Science Holding
Integral Ad Science Holding LLC (NASDAQ:IAS) is a US-based company operating in the advertising sub-industry. To evaluate its stock performance, we need to consider its financial health and key drivers. The companys market capitalization stands at approximately $1.5 billion, indicating a considerable presence in the market.
A crucial aspect of IASs financial performance is its income tax expense. Analyzing this component yearly can reveal trends in the companys tax obligations and their impact on net income. A rising income tax expense could signal increased profitability or changes in tax policies, affecting the companys bottom line.
To assess IASs attractiveness as an investment, we examine key performance indicators (KPIs) such as the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio, which is around 26.41, and the forward P/E, which is about 30.96. These metrics suggest that investors are willing to pay a premium for IASs earnings, potentially due to growth expectations. The Return on Equity (RoE) of 4.74% indicates that the company generates relatively modest returns for its shareholders.
The advertising industry, in which IAS operates, is influenced by key economic drivers such as digital advertising spend, market competition, and regulatory changes. The growth of digital advertising, driven by the increasing use of online platforms, is a significant driver for companies like IAS. Moreover, the companys ability to innovate and comply with evolving privacy regulations will be crucial in maintaining its market position.
From a trading perspective, IASs stock has shown volatility, with a beta of 1.546, indicating that it is more volatile than the overall market. This suggests that investors should be prepared for potential price swings. Understanding the companys leverage points, such as its ability to expand its customer base or improve its ad verification technology, will be essential in predicting its future stock performance.
IAS Stock Overview
| Market Cap in USD | 1,490m |
| Sub-Industry | Advertising |
| IPO / Inception | 2021-06-30 |
IAS Stock Ratings
| Growth Rating | -67.2% |
| Fundamental | 72.7% |
| Dividend Rating | - |
| Return 12m vs S&P 500 | -33.6% |
| Analyst Rating | 4.13 of 5 |
IAS Dividends
Currently no dividends paidIAS Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | 58.1% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | -79.3% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | -56.6% |
| CAGR 5y | -18.09% |
| CAGR/Max DD 5y | -0.24 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | -0.64 |
| Alpha | -39.69 |
| Beta | 1.059 |
| Volatility | 52.08% |
| Current Volume | 765.4k |
| Average Volume 20d | 765.2k |
| Stop Loss | 8.6 (-4.3%) |
| Signal | -0.28 |
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 7.0
| Net Income (55.8m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 34.2m TTM) |
| FCFTA 0.12 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA 6.14pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp) |
| NWC/Revenue 34.19% (prev 33.83%; Δ 0.36pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp) |
| CFO/TA 0.13 (>3.0%) and CFO 151.9m > Net Income 55.8m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%) |
| Net Debt (-62.9m) to EBITDA (146.2m) ratio: -0.43 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5) |
| Current Ratio 3.64 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active) |
| Outstanding Shares last Quarter (167.3m) change vs 12m ago 2.20% (target <= -2.0% for YES) |
| Gross Margin 78.03% (prev 72.54%; Δ 5.49pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0) |
| Asset Turnover 49.20% (prev 43.54%; Δ 5.66pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0) |
| Interest Coverage Ratio 33.51 (EBITDA TTM 146.2m / Interest Expense TTM 2.37m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3) |
Altman Z'' 2.52
| (A) 0.17 = (Total Current Assets 268.5m - Total Current Liabilities 73.7m) / Total Assets 1.17b |
| (B) 0.06 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 71.2m / Total Assets 1.17b |
| (C) 0.07 = EBIT TTM 79.4m / Avg Total Assets 1.16b |
| (D) 0.74 = Book Value of Equity 72.8m / Total Liabilities 98.6m |
| Total Rating: 2.52 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D) |
ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 72.69
| 1. Piotroski 7.0pt = 2.0 |
| 2. FCF Yield 9.80% = 4.90 |
| 3. FCF Margin 24.71% = 6.18 |
| 4. Debt/Equity 0.03 = 2.50 |
| 5. Debt/Ebitda 0.25 = 2.45 |
| 6. ROIC - WACC -4.52% = -5.65 |
| 7. RoE 5.44% = 0.45 |
| 8. Rev. Trend 87.26% = 4.36 |
| 9. Rev. CAGR 15.10% = 1.89 |
| 10. EPS Trend 44.32% = 1.11 |
| 11. EPS CAGR 197.4% = 2.50 |
What is the price of IAS shares?
Over the past week, the price has changed by -2.81%, over one month by +10.99%, over three months by +11.40% and over the past year by -22.37%.
Is Integral Ad Science Holding a good stock to buy?
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of IAS is around 7.71 USD . This means that IAS is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -14.24%.
Is IAS a buy, sell or hold?
- Strong Buy: 8
- Buy: 2
- Hold: 6
- Sell: 0
- Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecasts/targets for the IAS price?
| Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 13 | 45.1% |
| Analysts Target Price | 13.4 | 48.9% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 8.7 | -3.3% |
Last update: 2025-08-21 02:50
IAS Fundamental Data Overview
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 90.7m USD (Cash And Short Term Investments, last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 26.3824
P/E Forward = 24.9377
P/S = 2.6156
P/B = 1.3883
Beta = 1.546
Revenue TTM = 569.8m USD
EBIT TTM = 79.4m USD
EBITDA TTM = 146.2m USD
Long Term Debt = 25.0m USD (from nonCurrentLiabilitiesTotal, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 11.7m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 36.6m USD (Calculated: Short Term 11.7m + Long Term 25.0m)
Net Debt = -62.9m USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 1.44b USD (1.49b + Debt 36.6m - CCE 90.7m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 33.51 (Ebit TTM 79.4m / Interest Expense TTM 2.37m)
FCF Yield = 9.80% (FCF TTM 140.8m / Enterprise Value 1.44b)
FCF Margin = 24.71% (FCF TTM 140.8m / Revenue TTM 569.8m)
Net Margin = 9.79% (Net Income TTM 55.8m / Revenue TTM 569.8m)
Gross Margin = 78.03% ((Revenue TTM 569.8m - Cost of Revenue TTM 125.2m) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 19.74 (Enterprise Value 1.44b / Book Value Of Equity 72.8m)
Interest Expense / Debt = 1.09% (Interest Expense 400.0k / Debt 36.6m)
Taxrate = 31.32% (from yearly Income Tax Expense: 17.2m / 55.0m)
NOPAT = 54.5m (EBIT 79.4m * (1 - 31.32%))
Current Ratio = 3.64 (Total Current Assets 268.5m / Total Current Liabilities 73.7m)
Debt / Equity = 0.03 (Debt 36.6m / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 1.07b)
Debt / EBITDA = 0.25 (Net Debt -62.9m / EBITDA 146.2m)
Debt / FCF = 0.26 (Debt 36.6m / FCF TTM 140.8m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 1.02b (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 4.76% (Net Income 55.8m, Total Assets 1.17b )
RoE = 5.44% (Net Income TTM 55.8m / Total Stockholder Equity 1.02b)
RoCE = 7.56% (Ebit 79.4m / (Equity 1.02b + L.T.Debt 25.0m))
RoIC = 5.18% (NOPAT 54.5m / Invested Capital 1.05b)
WACC = 9.70% (E(1.49b)/V(1.53b) * Re(9.92%)) + (D(36.6m)/V(1.53b) * Rd(1.09%) * (1-Tc(0.31)))
Shares Correlation 5-Years: 100.0 | Cagr: 2.44%
Discount Rate = 9.92% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 73.89% ; FCFE base≈111.4m ; Y1≈126.7m ; Y5≈174.2m
Fair Price DCF = 13.16 (DCF Value 2.19b / Shares Outstanding 166.2m; 5y FCF grow 16.12% → 3.0% )
Revenue Correlation: 87.26 | Revenue CAGR: 15.10%
Rev Growth-of-Growth: 0.35
EPS Correlation: 44.32 | EPS CAGR: 197.4%
EPS Growth-of-Growth: 185.4
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