INTERCONTINENTAL EXCHANGE IN (ICE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:ICE - US45866F1049 - Common Stock
170.95 USD
-3.03 (-1.74%)
170.88 USD
-0.07 (-0.04%)
Overall ICE gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated ICE against 238 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. ICE has an average financial health and profitability rating. While showing a medium growth rate, ICE is valued expensive at the moment.
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.
- In the past 5 years ICE has always 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.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 11.04%, ICE is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.13% of the companies in the same industry.
- ICE has a better Return On Invested Capital (7.58%) than 79.83% of its industry peers.
- ICE had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.58%. This is in line with the industry average of 7.27%.
- 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 64.29% of the companies in the same industry.
- ICE's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 38.60%, ICE is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.17% of the companies in the same industry.
- ICE's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- ICE's Gross Margin of 77.83% is amongst the best of the industry. ICE outperforms 84.03% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ICE has remained more or less at the same level.
| 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
- Compared to 1 year ago, ICE has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
- ICE has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for ICE has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.93, we must say that ICE is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- ICE's Altman-Z score of 0.93 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ICE outperforms 52.94% of its industry peers.
- ICE has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.65. This is a neutral value as ICE would need 4.65 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of ICE (4.65) is better than 71.85% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.62 indicates that ICE is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- ICE has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.62. This is in the better half of the industry: ICE outperforms 62.60% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.62 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.65 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.93 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
- ICE has a Current Ratio of 1.01. This is a normal value and indicates that ICE is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- ICE has a Current ratio (1.01) which is in line with its industry peers.
- ICE has a Quick Ratio of 1.01. This is a normal value and indicates that ICE is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- ICE has a Quick ratio of 1.01. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ICE outperforms 45.38% of its industry peers.
| 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%.
- The Revenue has been growing by 12.43% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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
- Based on estimates for the next years, ICE will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 10.53% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.77% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y15.11%
EPS Next 2Y11.79%
EPS Next 3Y11.53%
EPS Next 5Y10.53%
Revenue Next Year6.72%
Revenue Next 2Y6.18%
Revenue Next 3Y6.01%
Revenue Next 5Y5.77%
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 stable.
- 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
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 25.29 indicates a quite expensive valuation of ICE.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ICE is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 67.65% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of ICE to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.94), we can say ICE is valued inline with the index average.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.54 indicates a rather expensive valuation of ICE.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as ICE.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ICE to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.94), we can say ICE is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.29 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.54 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ICE is valued a bit cheaper than 75.63% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of ICE indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: ICE is cheaper than 60.92% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 23.82 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.02 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- ICE has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.67
PEG (5Y)2.68
EPS Next 2Y11.79%
EPS Next 3Y11.53%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- ICE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.11%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- ICE's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 6.10.
- Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.83, ICE is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.11% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of ICE is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 10.37%!
- ICE has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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
- ICE pays out 34.47% of its income as dividend. This is a 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%
170.95
-3.03 (-1.74%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)10-30 2025-10-30/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-05 2026-02-05/amc
Inst Owners94.47%
Inst Owner Change-0.2%
Ins Owners0.9%
Ins Owner Change-2.4%
Market Cap97.47B
Revenue(TTM)12.53B
Net Income(TTM)3.16B
Analysts80.95
Price Target193.09 (12.95%)
Short Float %1.51%
Short Ratio2.62
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.11% |
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)0.05%
PT rev (3m)-7.33%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.73%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.35%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.1%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.57%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.48%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.04%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.1%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.63%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.29 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.54 | ||
| P/S | 7.78 | ||
| P/FCF | 23.82 | ||
| P/OCF | 19.92 | ||
| P/B | 3.4 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.02 |
EPS(TTM)6.76
EY3.95%
EPS(NY)7.59
Fwd EY4.44%
FCF(TTM)7.18
FCFY4.2%
OCF(TTM)8.58
OCFY5.02%
SpS21.97
BVpS50.24
TBVpS-30.85
PEG (NY)1.67
PEG (5Y)2.68
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 | 0.93 |
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 5Y10.53%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.92%
Revenue growth 3Y8.66%
Revenue growth 5Y12.43%
Sales Q2Q%2.64%
Revenue Next Year6.72%
Revenue Next 2Y6.18%
Revenue Next 3Y6.01%
Revenue Next 5Y5.77%
EBIT growth 1Y12.13%
EBIT growth 3Y7.51%
EBIT growth 5Y10.53%
EBIT Next Year21.82%
EBIT Next 3Y12.1%
EBIT Next 5Y8.77%
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.
Can you provide the valuation status for INTERCONTINENTAL EXCHANGE IN?
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 25.29 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.4.
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.