Innovative Solutions and Support, Inc. (ISSC) Financial Ratios
27 years of historical data (1999–2025) · Industrials · Aerospace & Defense
EV/EBITDA
↓
16.52
-2% vs avg
5yr avg: 16.84
30Y Low5.6·High98.7
P/FCF
↑
54.74
↑+50% vs avg
5yr avg: 36.43
30Y Low7.1·High73.6
P/B Ratio
↓
5.77
↑+51% vs avg
5yr avg: 3.82
30Y Low1.2·High4.9
ROE
↑
28.1%
↓+39% vs avg
5yr avg: 20.2%
30Y Low-14%·High47%
Debt/EBITDA
↑
1.01
↓-14% vs avg
5yr avg: 1.18
30Y Low0.0·High2.5
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
ISSC Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
Innovative Solutions and Support, Inc. trades at 23.8x earnings, 15% above its 5-year average of 20.7x, sitting at the 50th percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Industrials sector median P/E of 25.5x, the stock trades at a discount of 7%. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 54.7x P/FCF, 50% above the 5-year average of 36.4x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $372M | $223M | $114M | $132M | $149M | $121M | $117M | $80M | $43M | $61M | $54M |
| Enterprise Value | $393M | $244M | $141M | $149M | $132M | $113M | $93M | $57M | $22M | $37M | $36M |
| P/E Ratio → | 23.76 | 14.19 | 16.30 | 21.71 | 26.97 | 24.21 | 36.00 | 42.73 | — | 13.48 | 26.58 |
| P/S Ratio | 4.41 | 2.64 | 2.41 | 3.80 | 5.37 | 5.25 | 5.42 | 4.53 | 3.08 | 3.65 | 1.94 |
| P/B Ratio | 5.77 | 3.45 | 2.44 | 3.43 | 4.84 | 4.92 | 4.22 | 2.20 | 1.25 | 1.63 | 1.65 |
| P/FCF | 54.74 | 32.79 | 22.18 | 73.64 | 25.10 | 28.44 | 56.46 | 39.30 | — | 10.38 | 16.94 |
| P/OCF | 27.94 | 16.74 | 19.66 | 63.16 | 24.44 | 26.33 | 53.40 | 37.79 | — | 10.12 | 15.26 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
ISSC EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
Innovative Solutions and Support, Inc.'s enterprise value stands at 16.5x EBITDA, roughly in line with its 5-year average of 16.8x. The Industrials sector median is 13.8x, placing the stock at a 20% premium on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 2.90 | 3.00 | 4.29 | 4.75 | 4.89 | 4.32 | 3.26 | 1.61 | 2.18 | 1.27 |
| EV / EBITDA | 16.52 | 10.26 | 12.03 | 18.52 | 17.37 | 26.01 | 29.36 | 37.42 | — | 98.69 | 12.12 |
| EV / EBIT | 19.59 | 11.26 | 14.45 | 18.59 | 17.94 | 28.89 | 33.99 | 37.42 | — | — | 14.57 |
| EV / FCF | — | 35.95 | 27.53 | 83.00 | 22.20 | 26.51 | 45.01 | 28.24 | — | 6.20 | 11.09 |
ISSC Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Innovative Solutions and Support, Inc. earns an operating margin of 23.8%, significantly above the Industrials sector average of 4.9%. Operating margins have expanded from 21.1% to 23.8% over the past 3 years, signaling improving operational efficiency. ROE of 28.1% indicates solid capital efficiency, compared to the sector median of 8.2%. ROIC of 18.8% represents solid returns on invested capital versus a sector median of 6.3%.
Margins
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 48.1% | 48.1% | 54.9% | 61.2% | 60.1% | 55.5% | 54.7% | 56.3% | 47.2% | 48.4% | 58.9% |
| Operating Margin | 23.8% | 23.8% | 20.5% | 21.1% | 26.0% | 16.9% | 12.7% | 6.1% | -26.8% | -0.5% | 8.7% |
| Net Profit Margin | 18.5% | 18.5% | 14.8% | 17.3% | 19.9% | 22.0% | 15.1% | 10.5% | -26.4% | 27.2% | 7.1% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 28.1% | 28.1% | 16.4% | 17.4% | 20.0% | 19.3% | 10.2% | 5.3% | -10.2% | 13.0% | 6.2% |
| ROA | 16.7% | 16.7% | 9.5% | 12.3% | 17.7% | 14.7% | 8.1% | 4.8% | -9.3% | 11.8% | 5.4% |
| ROIC | 18.8% | 18.8% | 11.2% | 16.0% | 36.2% | 28.7% | 23.1% | 5.9% | -20.9% | -0.4% | 12.6% |
| ROCE | 24.6% | 24.6% | 14.5% | 16.7% | 25.8% | 14.8% | 8.5% | 3.0% | -10.3% | -0.2% | 7.5% |
ISSC Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
Innovative Solutions and Support, Inc. carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 1.0x, which is manageable (68% below the sector average of 3.2x). Net debt stands at $21M ($24M total debt minus $3M cash). Interest coverage of 11.6x signals virtually no risk of debt distress — earnings comfortably cover interest obligations.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.37 | 0.37 | 0.60 | 0.52 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | — | — | — | — |
| Debt / EBITDA | 1.01 | 1.01 | 2.38 | 2.47 | 0.00 | 0.01 | 0.01 | — | — | — | — |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.33 | 0.59 | 0.44 | -0.56 | -0.33 | -0.85 | -0.62 | -0.60 | -0.66 | -0.57 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 0.90 | 0.90 | 2.34 | 2.09 | -2.27 | -1.90 | -7.47 | -14.66 | — | -66.41 | -6.39 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 3.16 | 5.35 | 9.37 | -2.90 | -1.93 | -11.45 | -11.06 | — | -4.17 | -5.85 |
| Interest Coverage | 11.63 | 11.63 | 10.31 | 18.71 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
ISSC Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
Innovative Solutions and Support, Inc.'s current ratio of 3.04x is well above the 1.0 safety threshold, indicating strong short-term liquidity with ample room to cover current liabilities. The quick ratio of 1.34x is notably lower than the current ratio, indicating a significant portion of current assets is tied up in inventory. The current ratio has declined from 5.42x to 3.04x over the past 3 years.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.04 | 3.04 | 4.77 | 5.42 | 7.16 | 7.16 | 2.43 | 13.50 | 8.56 | 10.17 | 8.22 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.34 | 1.34 | 2.20 | 2.57 | 5.80 | 5.32 | 2.11 | 11.48 | 7.28 | 8.92 | 7.20 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0.07 | 0.48 | 4.38 | 3.34 | 1.74 | 10.10 | 6.09 | 7.34 | 5.25 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.82 | 0.56 | 0.55 | 0.78 | 0.85 | 0.52 | 0.45 | 0.37 | 0.41 | 0.77 |
| Inventory Turnover | 1.54 | 1.54 | 1.14 | 0.74 | 2.07 | 2.26 | 2.28 | 1.72 | 1.71 | 2.07 | 3.15 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 79.14 | 110.53 | 107.28 | 58.69 | 64.09 | 73.85 | 50.45 | 90.96 | 97.63 | 81.11 |
ISSC Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Innovative Solutions and Support, Inc. does not currently pay a dividend and has no material buyback yield, reinvesting earnings back into the business. The earnings yield of 4.2% (inverse of P/E) provides a useful comparison to bond yields when assessing the stock's relative attractiveness to fixed income.
Dividends
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | — | — | — | — | — | 16.4% | 9.6% | — | — | — | — |
| Payout Ratio | — | — | — | — | — | 390.7% | 341.9% | — | — | — | — |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 4.2% | 7.0% | 6.1% | 4.6% | 3.7% | 4.1% | 2.8% | 2.3% | — | 7.4% | 3.8% |
| FCF Yield | 1.8% | 3.0% | 4.5% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 3.5% | 1.8% | 2.5% | — | 9.6% | 5.9% |
| Buyback Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1.3% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 16.4% | 10.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1.3% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $18M | $17M | $17M | $17M | $17M | $17M | $17M | $17M | $17M | $17M |
Peer Comparison
Compare ISSC with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 ISSCYou | $372M | 23.8 | 16.5 | 54.7 | 48.1% | 23.8% | 28.1% | 18.8% | 1.0 |
 ATRO | $3B | 96.2 | 34.2 | 69.6 | 29.9% | 8.9% | 14.8% | 12.2% | 3.9 |
 CW | $27B | 56.2 | 43.3 | 48.2 | 37.2% | 18.2% | 19.4% | 14.1% | 2.1 |
 KTOS | $11B | 438.5 | 118.4 | — | 22.1% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 1.4% | 2.1 |
 HEI | $24B | 59.1 | 21.7 | 28.3 | 39.8% | 22.7% | 17.1% | 12.6% | 1.8 |
 TDG | $70B | 38.7 | 21.5 | 38.6 | 60.1% | 47.2% | — | 20.9% | 6.6 |
 DRS | $11B | 40.2 | 24.7 | 48.7 | 23.2% | 9.5% | 10.5% | 10.5% | 1.1 |
 VSEC | $5B | 79.1 | 29.3 | 798.6 | 11.9% | 11.2% | 4.4% | 5.9% | 2.1 |
 AIR | $5B | 336.4 | 23.3 | 3328.3 | 19.0% | 6.7% | 1.0% | 6.4% | 4.4 |
 BA | $182B | 93.2 | — | — | 4.8% | -6.1% | 289.7% | -9.5% | — |
 GE | $316B | 37.1 | 32.5 | 43.5 | 36.8% | 19.1% | 45.3% | 24.7% | 2.1 |
| Industrials Median | — | 25.5 | 13.8 | 20.7 | 32.7% | 4.9% | 8.2% | 6.3% | 3.2 |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying ISSC stock.
What is Innovative Solutions and Support, Inc.'s P/E ratio?
Innovative Solutions and Support, Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 23.8x. The historical average is 34.6x. This places it at the 50th percentile of its historical range.
What is Innovative Solutions and Support, Inc.'s EV/EBITDA?
Innovative Solutions and Support, Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 16.5x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 25.2x.
What is Innovative Solutions and Support, Inc.'s ROE?
Innovative Solutions and Support, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 28.1%. This is above the typical threshold of 15-20% considered good for most companies. The historical average is 9.1%.
Is ISSC stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, Innovative Solutions and Support, Inc. is trading at a P/E of 23.8x. This is at the 50th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What are Innovative Solutions and Support, Inc.'s profit margins?
Innovative Solutions and Support, Inc. has 48.1% gross margin and 23.8% operating margin. Operating margin above 20% indicates strong pricing power and cost efficiency.
How much debt does Innovative Solutions and Support, Inc. have?
Innovative Solutions and Support, Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 1.0x, indicating moderate leverage. A ratio below 2x is generally considered financially healthy.