INTERCONTINENTAL EXCHANGE IN (ICE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:ICE - US45866F1049 - Common Stock
163.83 USD
+1.85 (+1.14%)
Overall ICE gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated ICE against 235 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. ICE has an average financial health and profitability rating. ICE is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
ICE had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year ICE had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years ICE has been profitable.
ICE had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of ICE (2.24%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 11.04%, ICE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.11% of the companies in the same industry.
ICE's Return On Invested Capital of 7.58% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ICE outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ICE is in line with the industry average of 7.14%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (7.58%) for ICE is above the 3 year average (6.58%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.24% | ||
| ROE | 11.04% | ||
| ROIC | 7.58% |
ROA(3y)1.49%
ROA(5y)1.64%
ROE(3y)8.51%
ROE(5y)10.82%
ROIC(3y)6.58%
ROIC(5y)6.59%
1.3 Margins
With a decent Profit Margin value of 25.24%, ICE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.26% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ICE has declined.
ICE has a better Operating Margin (38.60%) than 70.21% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ICE has declined.
The Gross Margin of ICE (77.83%) is better than 84.26% of its industry peers.
ICE's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 38.6% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 25.24% | ||
| GM | 77.83% |
OM growth 3Y-1.05%
OM growth 5Y-1.69%
PM growth 3Y-19.12%
PM growth 5Y-4.53%
GM growth 3Y0.41%
GM growth 5Y-0.14%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The number of shares outstanding for ICE remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, ICE has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, ICE has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.90, we must say that ICE is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
ICE has a Altman-Z score of 0.90. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ICE outperforms 53.62% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ICE is 4.65, which is a neutral value as it means it would take ICE, 4.65 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 4.65, ICE is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.49% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.62 indicates that ICE is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.62, ICE is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.40% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.62 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.65 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.9 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.01 indicates that ICE should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
ICE has a Current ratio (1.01) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.01 indicates that ICE should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.01, ICE perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 45.11% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.01 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.01 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 14.97% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 9.42% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
ICE shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 9.92%.
Measured over the past years, ICE shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 12.43% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)14.97%
EPS 3Y5.7%
EPS 5Y9.42%
EPS Q2Q%10.32%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.92%
Revenue growth 3Y8.66%
Revenue growth 5Y12.43%
Sales Q2Q%2.64%
3.2 Future
ICE is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 12.35% yearly.
ICE is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.96% yearly.
EPS Next Y15.11%
EPS Next 2Y11.79%
EPS Next 3Y11.53%
EPS Next 5Y12.35%
Revenue Next Year6.67%
Revenue Next 2Y6.2%
Revenue Next 3Y6.04%
Revenue Next 5Y5.96%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 24.24, ICE is valued on the expensive side.
ICE's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. ICE is more expensive than 61.70% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of ICE to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.00), we can say ICE is valued inline with the index average.
ICE is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.60.
ICE's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.70. ICE is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.24 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.6 |
4.2 Price Multiples
ICE's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. ICE is cheaper than 76.17% of the companies in the same industry.
ICE's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 22.83 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.22 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
ICE's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of ICE may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.6
PEG (5Y)2.57
EPS Next 2Y11.79%
EPS Next 3Y11.53%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
ICE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.19%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.39, ICE is paying slightly less dividend.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.94, ICE is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.19% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of ICE grows each year by 10.37%, which is quite nice.
ICE has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
ICE has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.37%
Div Incr Years12
Div Non Decr Years12
5.3 Sustainability
34.47% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ICE. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of ICE is growing around the same rate as the earnings are growing. If this keeps up the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP34.47%
EPS Next 2Y11.79%
EPS Next 3Y11.53%
NYSE:ICE (1/9/2026, 11:11:54 AM)
163.83
+1.85 (+1.14%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners94.47%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.9%
Ins Owner Change-2.4%
Market Cap93.41B
Revenue(TTM)12.53B
Net Income(TTM)3.16B
Analysts80.95
Price Target193.09 (17.86%)
Short Float %1.39%
Short Ratio2.12
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.19% |
Yearly Dividend1.81
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.37%
DP34.47%
Div Incr Years12
Div Non Decr Years12
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)3.32%
Min EPS beat(2)1.25%
Max EPS beat(2)5.39%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)1.88%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.05%
Max EPS beat(4)5.39%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)1.09%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)1.18%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)1.25%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.97%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.27%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.66%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.93%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.32%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.48%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.05%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.69%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)8.68%
PT rev (1m)-1.28%
PT rev (3m)-7.33%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.47%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.47%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.1%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.57%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.12%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.63%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.68%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.24 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.6 | ||
| P/S | 7.46 | ||
| P/FCF | 22.83 | ||
| P/OCF | 19.09 | ||
| P/B | 3.26 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.22 |
EPS(TTM)6.76
EY4.13%
EPS(NY)7.59
Fwd EY4.63%
FCF(TTM)7.18
FCFY4.38%
OCF(TTM)8.58
OCFY5.24%
SpS21.97
BVpS50.24
TBVpS-30.85
PEG (NY)1.6
PEG (5Y)2.57
Graham Number87.41
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.24% | ||
| ROE | 11.04% | ||
| ROCE | 9.46% | ||
| ROIC | 7.58% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.7% | ||
| ROICexgc | 87.62% | ||
| OM | 38.6% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 25.24% | ||
| GM | 77.83% | ||
| FCFM | 32.66% |
ROA(3y)1.49%
ROA(5y)1.64%
ROE(3y)8.51%
ROE(5y)10.82%
ROIC(3y)6.58%
ROIC(5y)6.59%
ROICexc(3y)6.74%
ROICexc(5y)6.73%
ROICexgc(3y)78.59%
ROICexgc(5y)69.01%
ROCE(3y)8.27%
ROCE(5y)8.38%
ROICexgc growth 3Y38.2%
ROICexgc growth 5Y9.67%
ROICexc growth 3Y0.52%
ROICexc growth 5Y-2.73%
OM growth 3Y-1.05%
OM growth 5Y-1.69%
PM growth 3Y-19.12%
PM growth 5Y-4.53%
GM growth 3Y0.41%
GM growth 5Y-0.14%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.09
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.62 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.65 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.78 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 51.35% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 6.39% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 6.09 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 76.5% | ||
| Profit Quality | 129.41% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.01 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.01 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.9 |
F-Score8
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)45.31%
Cap/Depr(5y)47.06%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.44%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.25%
Profit Quality(3y)160.48%
Profit Quality(5y)133.11%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)14.97%
EPS 3Y5.7%
EPS 5Y9.42%
EPS Q2Q%10.32%
EPS Next Y15.11%
EPS Next 2Y11.79%
EPS Next 3Y11.53%
EPS Next 5Y12.35%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.92%
Revenue growth 3Y8.66%
Revenue growth 5Y12.43%
Sales Q2Q%2.64%
Revenue Next Year6.67%
Revenue Next 2Y6.2%
Revenue Next 3Y6.04%
Revenue Next 5Y5.96%
EBIT growth 1Y12.13%
EBIT growth 3Y7.51%
EBIT growth 5Y10.53%
EBIT Next Year21.82%
EBIT Next 3Y12.1%
EBIT Next 5Y9.3%
FCF growth 1Y28.6%
FCF growth 3Y13.03%
FCF growth 5Y10.38%
OCF growth 1Y33.51%
OCF growth 3Y13.85%
OCF growth 5Y11.63%
INTERCONTINENTAL EXCHANGE IN / ICE FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for ICE stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to ICE.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to INTERCONTINENTAL EXCHANGE IN (ICE). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of ICE stock?
INTERCONTINENTAL EXCHANGE IN (ICE) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of INTERCONTINENTAL EXCHANGE IN (ICE) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for INTERCONTINENTAL EXCHANGE IN (ICE) is 24.24 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.26.
What is the expected EPS growth for INTERCONTINENTAL EXCHANGE IN (ICE) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of INTERCONTINENTAL EXCHANGE IN (ICE) is expected to grow by 15.11% in the next year.