IHS (IHS)
Market Price (11/18/2025): $6.23 | Market Cap: $2.0 BilSector: Real Estate | Industry: Real Estate Services
IHS (IHS)
Market Price (11/18/2025): $6.23Market Cap: $2.0 BilSector: Real EstateIndustry: Real Estate Services
Investment Highlights
Why It Matters
Which of these 2 stories sounds closer for this stock?
1. Generates cash flow
The stock generated 4% or more of the share price (called cash flow yield), and shows moderate 10-15% or more growth.
2. Riding a trend
Think Tesla during the pandemic of 2020 when EVs were riding a cultural high, or Nvidia in the current AI boom, or even Figma. These companies don’t have enough yield, or, enough growth, or both - however - they are riding a trend. They have momentum. These can be more volatile - they don’t have the floor of strong cash flow
| Attractive yieldTotal YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 5.5%, FCF Yield is 36% | Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -39%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -70% | Debt is significantNet D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 164% |
| Attractive cash flow generationCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 55%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 41% | Stock price has recently run up significantly12M Rtn12 month market price return is 137% | |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include 5G & Advanced Connectivity. Themes include Telecom Infrastructure, Wireless Services, and Network Equipment. | Weak revenue growthRev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -5.4%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -0.5% | |
| Valuation getting more expensiveP/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is 82% |
| Attractive yieldTotal YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 5.5%, FCF Yield is 36% |
| Attractive cash flow generationCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 55%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 41% |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include 5G & Advanced Connectivity. Themes include Telecom Infrastructure, Wireless Services, and Network Equipment. |
| Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -39%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -70% |
| Debt is significantNet D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 164% |
| Stock price has recently run up significantly12M Rtn12 month market price return is 137% |
| Weak revenue growthRev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -5.4%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -0.5% |
| Valuation getting more expensiveP/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is 82% |
Market Valuation & Key Metrics
IHS Stock
Why The Stock Moved
Qualitative Assessment
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The public company IHS (symbol: IHS) refers to IHS Holding Limited, a telecommunications infrastructure company operating primarily in emerging markets. This company is distinct from IHS Markit, which was acquired by S&P Global in February 2022 and no longer trades under the symbol INFO or INFO_OLD.
For IHS Holding Limited (symbol: IHS), the period from July 31, 2025, to November 18, 2025, saw the stock experience downward pressure, including a notable daily decline of 3.94% on November 3, 2025. Here are key points highlighting potential reasons for stock movements, including declines, during this approximate timeframe:
1. Bearish Moving Average Trends
As of November 14, 2025, IHS Holding Ltd.'s overall moving average trend indicated a bearish outlook. Specifically, the 20-day Simple Moving Average (SMA_20) being below the 60-day Simple Moving Average (SMA_60) signaled a strong bearish trend in the mid-term, suggesting negative technical momentum.
2. Short-Term Price Declines Leading Up to Mid-November
Leading up to November 14, 2025, the stock experienced a decline in six out of ten trading days, resulting in an aggregate decrease of 8.91% during that short period. This indicates a recent pattern of negative investor sentiment and selling pressure.
Stock Movement Drivers
Return vs. Risk
Price Returns Compared
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total [1] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | |||||||
| IHS Return | 0% | -88% | -56% | -25% | -37% | 114% | -95% |
| Peers Return | 9% | -8% | -35% | 60% | -12% | 73% | 58% |
| S&P 500 Return | 16% | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 13% | 107% |
Monthly Win Rates [3] | |||||||
| IHS Win Rate | 0% | 8% | 25% | 42% | 42% | 80% | |
| Peers Win Rate | 33% | 25% | 20% | 32% | 22% | 52% | |
| S&P 500 Win Rate | 58% | 75% | 42% | 67% | 75% | 70% | |
Max Drawdowns [4] | |||||||
| IHS Max Drawdown | 0% | -89% | -64% | -32% | -48% | 0% | |
| Peers Max Drawdown | -15% | -17% | -36% | -5% | -18% | -22% | |
| S&P 500 Max Drawdown | -31% | -1% | -25% | -1% | -2% | -15% | |
[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: OPEN, GBR, GYRO, HBNB, LHAI.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 11/17/2025 (YTD)
How Low Can It Go
| Event | IHS | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Global Financial Crisis | ||
| % Loss | -58.1% | -56.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 138.5% | 131.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | 694 days | 1480 days |
Compare to OPEN, GBR, GYRO, HBNB, LHAI
In The Past
IHS's stock fell -58.1% during the 2008 Global Financial Crisis from a high on 12/5/2007. A -58.1% loss requires a 138.5% gain to breakeven.
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Trade Ideas
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| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10312025 | MPW | Medical Properties Trust | Special | Short Squeeze PotentialShort Squeeze PotentialHas potential for a short squeeze. High short interest, rising short interest and high debt. | -4.3% | -4.3% | -5.8% |
| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10312025 | MPW | Medical Properties Trust | Special | Short Squeeze PotentialShort Squeeze PotentialHas potential for a short squeeze. High short interest, rising short interest and high debt. | -4.3% | -4.3% | -5.8% |
Research & Analysis
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Wealth Management
Peer Comparisons for IHS
Financials
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Price | 7.04 |
| Mkt Cap | 1.0 |
| Rev LTM | 15 |
| Op Inc LTM | -0 |
| FCF LTM | 1 |
| FCF 3Y Avg | 245 |
| CFO LTM | 1 |
| CFO 3Y Avg | 456 |
Growth & Margins
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Rev Chg LTM | -1.2% |
| Rev Chg 3Y Avg | 1.9% |
| Rev Chg Q | -0.5% |
| QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM | -0.1% |
| Op Mgn LTM | -4.3% |
| Op Mgn 3Y Avg | -73.6% |
| QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM | -0.4% |
| CFO/Rev LTM | 5.5% |
| CFO/Rev 3Y Avg | 30.1% |
| FCF/Rev LTM | 5.5% |
| FCF/Rev 3Y Avg | 19.2% |
Valuation
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Cap | 1.0 |
| P/S | 1.2 |
| P/EBIT | -9.3 |
| P/E | -0.1 |
| P/CFO | 0.8 |
| Total Yield | 1.1% |
| Dividend Yield | 0.0% |
| FCF Yield 3Y Avg | 42.1% |
| D/E | 1.1 |
| Net D/E | 0.9 |
Returns
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| 1M Rtn | -4.9% |
| 3M Rtn | 20.7% |
| 6M Rtn | 1.2% |
| 12M Rtn | 66.3% |
| 3Y Rtn | -2.4% |
| 1M Excs Rtn | -5.0% |
| 3M Excs Rtn | 27.5% |
| 6M Excs Rtn | -10.7% |
| 12M Excs Rtn | 57.1% |
| 3Y Excs Rtn | -71.5% |
Returns Analyses
SEC Filings
Expand for More| Report Date | Filing Date | Filing |
|---|---|---|
| 6302025 | 8122025 | 6-K 6/30/2025 |
| 3312025 | 5202025 | 6-K 3/31/2025 |
| 12312024 | 3182025 | 20-F 12/31/2024 |
| 9302024 | 11122024 | 6-K 9/30/2024 |
| 6302024 | 8132024 | 6-K 6/30/2024 |
| 3312024 | 5142024 | 6-K 3/31/2024 |
| 12312023 | 3122024 | 20-F 12/31/2023 |
| 9302023 | 11142023 | 6-K 9/30/2023 |
| 6302023 | 8152023 | 6-K 6/30/2023 |
| 3312023 | 5232023 | 6-K 3/31/2023 |
| 12312022 | 3282023 | 20-F 12/31/2022 |
| 9302022 | 11152022 | 6-K 9/30/2022 |
| 6302022 | 8162022 | 6-K 6/30/2022 |
| 3312022 | 5172022 | 6-K 3/31/2022 |
| 12312021 | 3152022 | 20-F 12/31/2021 |
| 9302021 | 11162021 | 6-K 9/30/2021 |
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