IES scored 75/100 for growth — blending a 3-year historical track record (60%) with analyst forward estimates (40%). Historical revenue CAGR of 16.3% is strong. Forward: analysts forecast 172.7% revenue growth next year, EPS expected to grow 43.7%. Overall this is a compelling growth profile that justifies attention from growth-oriented investors.

Insufficient price history to assess momentum. Score defaulted to neutral (50).

IES scores 9/100 for profitability, assessed sector-relative on margins and via absolute thresholds for capital efficiency. Gross margin of -70.0% is 256% below the sector average of 45% — suggesting below-average pricing power or higher input costs vs peers. The company is currently loss-making with a net margin of -454.6%. FCF conversion of 0% is low — reported earnings may overstate true cash generation. Weak profitability across multiple metrics is a clear area of concern for investors.

IES received a valuation score of 41/100 using sector-relative scoring. Its Forward P/E of 0.0x is 100% below the sector average of 18x. ⚠️ Earnings quality is flagged — accruals are elevated (ratio 0.68), suggesting reported earnings may overstate cash generation. EV/EBITDA of -2.5x sits 120% below the sector norm of 12x. Overall the stock trades at a premium to sector peers, leaving limited margin of safety.

IES has a financial solvency risk score of 27/100. This shows low leverage risk and a healthy balance sheet. Interest coverage of -216.1x means earnings comfortably exceed debt service. Current ratio of 6.70x confirms strong short-term liquidity. The company has flexibility to invest, return capital, or absorb unexpected shocks.

IES scores 94/100 for operational quality, indicating high operational risk. Key concerns: a negative net margin of -454.6% — the company is loss-making; negative FCF (-522.3% FCF margin) — the business is cash burning; weak capital efficiency with -32.9% Cash ROA; significant margin instability of ±2214.9pp over 3 years — the primary risk driver here. These weaknesses make the business vulnerable to cost shocks or revenue shortfalls. Monitor profitability trends closely.

IES has a volatility risk score of 50/100. This represents moderate-to-elevated volatility — above average but manageable. Investors should expect periodic double-digit declines but can ride them out with patience.

IES has a market cap of £0.1B (Micro Cap), resulting in a size risk score of 65/100. As a smaller company, it faces elevated existential risk. Small and micro-caps have higher failure rates, less diversified revenue, and greater vulnerability to competitive threats or economic shocks. They often lack scale advantages and may struggle to access capital markets during stress. While these companies offer growth potential, investors must accept that a meaningful percentage could fail or suffer permanent capital loss. Diversification is critical when investing at this size.