INTERCONTINENTAL EXCHANGE IN (ICE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:ICE - US45866F1049 - Common Stock
167.81 USD
+1.83 (+1.1%)
Overall ICE gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated ICE against 235 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of ICE get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. While showing a medium growth rate, ICE is valued expensive at the moment.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year ICE was profitable.
In the past year ICE had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years ICE has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years ICE had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
ICE's Return On Assets of 2.24% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ICE outperforms 48.51% of its industry peers.
ICE has a better Return On Equity (11.04%) than 64.68% of its industry peers.
ICE has a better Return On Invested Capital (7.58%) than 80.00% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ICE is in line with the industry average of 7.17%.
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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 25.24%, ICE is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.26% of the companies in the same industry.
ICE's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 38.60%, ICE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.21% of the companies in the same industry.
ICE's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 77.83%, ICE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.68% of the companies in the same industry.
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
ICE has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
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 0.91, we must say that ICE is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 0.91, ICE perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 54.04% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
ICE's Debt to FCF ratio of 4.65 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ICE outperforms 71.91% of its industry peers.
ICE has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.62. This is a neutral value indicating ICE is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.62, ICE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.83% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.62 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.65 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.91 |
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.
The Current ratio of ICE (1.01) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.01 indicates that ICE should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
ICE has a Quick ratio (1.01) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.01 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.01 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
ICE shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 14.97%, which is quite good.
Measured over the past years, ICE shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 9.42% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 9.92% in the past year. This is quite good.
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
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.
Based on estimates for the next years, ICE will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.77% on average per year.
EPS Next Y15.11%
EPS Next 2Y11.79%
EPS Next 3Y11.53%
EPS Next 5Y10.53%
Revenue Next Year6.67%
Revenue Next 2Y6.2%
Revenue Next 3Y6.04%
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 24.82, ICE is valued on the expensive side.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ICE is valued a bit more expensive than 62.55% of the companies in the same industry.
ICE is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.19, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.12, the valuation of ICE can be described as rather expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ICE is on the same level as its industry peers.
ICE is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.92, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.82 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.12 |
4.2 Price Multiples
ICE's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. ICE is cheaper than 77.02% of the companies in the same industry.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as ICE.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 23.38 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.57 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
ICE's 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)1.64
PEG (5Y)2.64
EPS Next 2Y11.79%
EPS Next 3Y11.53%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.19%, ICE has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
ICE's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 6.19.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.92, ICE is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.19% |
5.2 History
The dividend of ICE is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 10.37%!
ICE has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
ICE has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
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%
NYSE:ICE (1/12/2026, 11:23:38 AM)
167.81
+1.83 (+1.1%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners94.47%
Inst Owner Change-0.14%
Ins Owners0.9%
Ins Owner Change-2.4%
Market Cap95.68B
Revenue(TTM)12.53B
Net Income(TTM)3.16B
Analysts80.95
Price Target193.09 (15.06%)
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)0.05%
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 | 24.82 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.12 | ||
| P/S | 7.64 | ||
| P/FCF | 23.38 | ||
| P/OCF | 19.55 | ||
| P/B | 3.34 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.57 |
EPS(TTM)6.76
EY4.03%
EPS(NY)7.59
Fwd EY4.52%
FCF(TTM)7.18
FCFY4.28%
OCF(TTM)8.58
OCFY5.11%
SpS21.97
BVpS50.24
TBVpS-30.85
PEG (NY)1.64
PEG (5Y)2.64
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 | 0.91 |
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 Year6.67%
Revenue Next 2Y6.2%
Revenue Next 3Y6.04%
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.
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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 24.82 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.34.
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.