IHS Holding (NYSE:IHS) is a prominent player in the communication infrastructure industry. The company provides essential services and solutions that support the telecommunications sector. Despite facing financial challenges, IHS has shown resilience in its recent earnings report, which has caught the attention of investors and analysts alike.
On March 18, 2025, IHS reported earnings per share (EPS) of $0.73, significantly surpassing the estimated $0.08. This impressive performance marks a substantial increase from the $0.46 per share reported in the same quarter last year, as highlighted by Zacks. The earnings surprise for this quarter was a remarkable 812.5%, showcasing the company's ability to outperform expectations.
In terms of revenue, IHS achieved approximately $437.8 million, exceeding the estimated $390.5 million. This figure surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 5.82%, although it represents a decline from the $509.78 million reported in the same period the previous year. Despite this decline, IHS has consistently exceeded consensus revenue estimates in the past four quarters.
IHS's stock is valued at less than its sales revenue, with a price-to-sales ratio of about 0.80. The enterprise value to sales ratio is approximately 2.90, providing insight into the company's valuation relative to its sales. The enterprise value to operating cash flow ratio is around 16.62, indicating how the company's valuation compares to its cash flow from operations.
The company maintains a current ratio of approximately 1.15, suggesting a reasonable level of short-term financial health. This indicates that IHS has a slightly higher level of current assets compared to its current liabilities, which is a positive sign for its liquidity.
