Is Ingersoll Rand Inc (IR) a Bargain After 3.1% Drop? GF Value S
Ingersoll Rand Inc (IR) shares fell 3.1% to $74.64 on September 1, 2026, within a 52-week range of $68.07-$100.96. The stock is undervalued by 20.4% according to GF Value™, with a GF Score™ of 88/100. Insiders sold $59.4M in shares vs. $1.0M in purchases over the past year. Current P/E is 30.7x, below its 5-year median of 41.6x.
How this was made
The 30-second read
Why it matters
The article provides a valuation‑centric view without new corporate events; relevance is limited to price‑action and insider activity.
Market read
A modest price dip and heavy insider selling create a short‑term bearish bias, but the 20% valuation discount may attract value investors.
What to watch
Potential macro‑headwinds for industrial manufacturers and upcoming earnings guidance not yet considered.
Background
GuruFocus valuation model compares current price to an internally calculated intrinsic value (GF Value™).
Ticker impact
Shares fell 3.1% to $74.64 and insiders sold $59.4M in the past year, while the GF Value™ suggests a 20.4% discount.
Potential modest rebound if buyers step in at the perceived discount; downside if insider selling continues.
Large insider sell‑off signals possible concerns, yet the valuation gap (20% below GF Value) offers upside for contrarian positions.
Market effects
Highlights valuation pressure in industrial equipment sector; may prompt peers' re‑valuation.
Limited to US industrial stocks; no broader regional effect.
Minimal global impact; primarily a US‑focused value story.
Counterpoint
Insider selling could reflect undisclosed operational issues; the discount may be justified.
Key entities
- companyIngersoll Rand Inc
Industrial equipment manufacturer (ticker IR).
