IEH Corporation (OTCQX: IEHC) moved to the OTCQX Best Market on February 20 2026, upgrading from its previous OTCID Basic Market status. The Best Market tier is the highest level of the OTC Markets Group’s regulated markets and requires companies to meet stringent financial, disclosure, and corporate‑governance standards, including a minimum bid price, shareholder equity, and adherence to specific reporting guidelines.
The upgrade comes as IEH’s financial profile remains solid despite profitability challenges. As of February 18 2026, the company’s market capitalization was $31.61 million. Its most recent quarter reported a net margin of –3.29 % and an operating margin of –4.94 %, while maintaining a current ratio of 9.22 and a debt‑to‑equity ratio of 0.10. The company’s beta of –0.17 indicates low correlation with broader market movements, underscoring its niche market focus.
IEH specializes in high‑performance printed circuit board connectors, custom interconnectors, and contacts for defense, aerospace, medical, space, and industrial applications. The firm’s proprietary Hyperboloid technology positions it as the only independent U.S. producer of this connector type. Although revenue growth has been modest – a 3‑year growth rate of 5.9 % – the company’s liquidity and low leverage provide a buffer as it navigates declining margins.
President and CEO Dave Offerman said, “On behalf of IEH Corporation, I am excited and proud to be a part of the OTCQX Best Market. Trading on this market will provide IEH with a vehicle to expand our U.S. shareholder profile and expose a broader group of investors to our company.” He added that the move “will enable us to more effectively share our story with the investing community.”
The upgrade is expected to enhance liquidity and visibility among institutional investors, potentially improving access to capital and broadening IEH’s investor base. By meeting the Best Market’s higher standards, the company signals stronger financial discipline and governance, which can attract a wider range of investors and support future capital‑raising efforts.
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