INTERCONTINENTAL EXCHANGE IN (ICE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:ICE • US45866F1049
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155.96 USD
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This ICE fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. ICE Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- ICE had positive earnings in the past year.
- ICE had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years ICE has been profitable.
- In the past 5 years ICE always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 2.42%, ICE is in line with its industry, outperforming 49.79% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Equity of ICE (11.46%) is better than 65.69% of its industry peers.
- ICE has a better Return On Invested Capital (7.19%) than 74.90% 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 7.30%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (7.19%) for ICE is above the 3 year average (6.57%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.42% | ||
| ROE | 11.46% | ||
| ROIC | 7.19% |
ROA(3y)2.05%
ROA(5y)1.8%
ROE(3y)10.21%
ROE(5y)10.97%
ROIC(3y)6.57%
ROIC(5y)6.56%
1.3 Margins
- ICE has a Profit Margin of 26.23%. This is in the better half of the industry: ICE outperforms 64.85% of its industry peers.
- ICE's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- ICE has a better Operating Margin (39.55%) than 70.29% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ICE has remained more or less at the same level.
- ICE has a better Gross Margin (78.57%) than 84.52% 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 | 39.55% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 26.23% | ||
| GM | 78.57% |
OM growth 3Y0.71%
OM growth 5Y0.77%
PM growth 3Y20.45%
PM growth 5Y0.69%
GM growth 3Y1.26%
GM growth 5Y1.42%
2. ICE Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- ICE has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, ICE has more shares outstanding
- ICE has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- ICE has an Altman-Z score of 0.93. This is a bad value and indicates that ICE is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- ICE has a Altman-Z score (0.93) which is in line with its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of ICE is 5.07, which is a neutral value as it means it would take ICE, 5.07 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 5.07, ICE is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.78% of the companies in the same industry.
- ICE has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.68. This is a neutral value indicating ICE is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- ICE has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.68. This is in the better half of the industry: ICE outperforms 63.18% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.68 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.07 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.93 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.02 indicates that ICE should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- ICE has a Current ratio (1.02) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- ICE has a Quick Ratio of 1.02. This is a normal value and indicates that ICE is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of ICE (1.02) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.02 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.02 |
3. ICE Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 14.50% over the past year.
- ICE shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 9.03% yearly.
- ICE shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 7.47%.
- The Revenue has been growing by 8.92% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)14.5%
EPS 3Y9.39%
EPS 5Y9.03%
EPS Q2Q%12.5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.47%
Revenue growth 3Y9.47%
Revenue growth 5Y8.92%
Sales Q2Q%7.79%
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 12.68% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, ICE will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.24% on average per year.
EPS Next Y12.31%
EPS Next 2Y11.63%
EPS Next 3Y11.24%
EPS Next 5Y12.68%
Revenue Next Year9.54%
Revenue Next 2Y7.12%
Revenue Next 3Y6.67%
Revenue Next 5Y6.24%
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. ICE Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 22.44, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of ICE.
- ICE's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. ICE is more expensive than 65.27% 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 26.91, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.98, ICE is valued on the expensive side.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ICE indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: ICE is more expensive than 61.09% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.99, ICE is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.44 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.98 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ICE is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 72.80% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- ICE's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 22.82 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.21 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- The decent profitability rating of ICE may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.82
PEG (5Y)2.48
EPS Next 2Y11.63%
EPS Next 3Y11.24%
5. ICE Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- ICE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.32%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- ICE's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 6.53.
- ICE's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.32% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of ICE grows each year by 10.05%, 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)10.05%
Div Incr Years12
Div Non Decr Years12
5.3 Sustainability
- 33.33% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ICE. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- ICE's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP33.33%
EPS Next 2Y11.63%
EPS Next 3Y11.24%
ICE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NYSE:ICE (4/29/2026, 2:16:00 PM)
155.96
-0.34 (-0.22%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Industry Strength16.77
Industry Growth57.14
Earnings (Last)02-05 2026-02-05/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-30 2026-04-30/bmo
Inst Owners94.42%
Inst Owner Change0.02%
Ins Owners0.79%
Ins Owner Change-1.58%
Market Cap88.34B
Revenue(TTM)12.64B
Net Income(TTM)3.31B
Analysts81.9
Price Target203.08 (30.21%)
Short Float %1.22%
Short Ratio2.02
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.32% |
Yearly Dividend1.94
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.05%
DP33.33%
Div Incr Years12
Div Non Decr Years12
Ex-Date06-15 2026-06-15 (0.52)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)3.32%
Min EPS beat(2)1.24%
Max EPS beat(2)5.39%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)1.96%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.05%
Max EPS beat(4)5.39%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)0.99%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)1.44%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)1.29%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.57%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.27%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.12%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.57%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.27%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.12%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.93%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.96%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)7.05%
PT rev (1m)1.21%
PT rev (3m)5.17%
EPS NQ rev (1m)14.21%
EPS NQ rev (3m)22.55%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.28%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.03%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)3.24%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)10.38%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.62%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.71%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.44 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.98 | ||
| P/S | 6.99 | ||
| P/FCF | 22.82 | ||
| P/OCF | 18.95 | ||
| P/B | 3.06 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.21 |
EPS(TTM)6.95
EY4.46%
EPS(NY)7.81
Fwd EY5%
FCF(TTM)6.83
FCFY4.38%
OCF(TTM)8.23
OCFY5.28%
SpS22.32
BVpS51.05
TBVpS-30.16
PEG (NY)1.82
PEG (5Y)2.48
Graham Number89.3454 (-42.71%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.42% | ||
| ROE | 11.46% | ||
| ROCE | 9.47% | ||
| ROIC | 7.19% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.3% | ||
| ROICexgc | 55.5% | ||
| OM | 39.55% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 26.23% | ||
| GM | 78.57% | ||
| FCFM | 30.63% |
ROA(3y)2.05%
ROA(5y)1.8%
ROE(3y)10.21%
ROE(5y)10.97%
ROIC(3y)6.57%
ROIC(5y)6.56%
ROICexc(3y)6.68%
ROICexc(5y)6.7%
ROICexgc(3y)83.33%
ROICexgc(5y)66.03%
ROCE(3y)8.67%
ROCE(5y)8.63%
ROICexgc growth 3Y20.8%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-0.21%
ROICexc growth 3Y3.14%
ROICexc growth 5Y3.78%
OM growth 3Y0.71%
OM growth 5Y0.77%
PM growth 3Y20.45%
PM growth 5Y0.69%
GM growth 3Y1.26%
GM growth 5Y1.42%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.09
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.68 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.07 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.99 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 50.71% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 6.26% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 6.54 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 71.08% | ||
| Profit Quality | 116.77% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.02 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.02 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.93 |
F-Score7
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)46.63%
Cap/Depr(5y)46.29%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.86%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.5%
Profit Quality(3y)128.58%
Profit Quality(5y)132.8%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)14.5%
EPS 3Y9.39%
EPS 5Y9.03%
EPS Q2Q%12.5%
EPS Next Y12.31%
EPS Next 2Y11.63%
EPS Next 3Y11.24%
EPS Next 5Y12.68%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.47%
Revenue growth 3Y9.47%
Revenue growth 5Y8.92%
Sales Q2Q%7.79%
Revenue Next Year9.54%
Revenue Next 2Y7.12%
Revenue Next 3Y6.67%
Revenue Next 5Y6.24%
EBIT growth 1Y13.28%
EBIT growth 3Y10.24%
EBIT growth 5Y9.76%
EBIT Next Year21.16%
EBIT Next 3Y11.19%
EBIT Next 5Y9.07%
FCF growth 1Y0.36%
FCF growth 3Y8.01%
FCF growth 5Y9.39%
OCF growth 1Y1.15%
OCF growth 3Y9.47%
OCF growth 5Y10.1%
INTERCONTINENTAL EXCHANGE IN / ICE Fundamental Analysis 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 2 / 10 to INTERCONTINENTAL EXCHANGE IN (ICE). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is INTERCONTINENTAL EXCHANGE IN (ICE) stock?
INTERCONTINENTAL EXCHANGE IN (ICE) has a profitability rating of 7 / 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 22.44 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.06.
Can you provide the financial health for ICE stock?
The financial health rating of INTERCONTINENTAL EXCHANGE IN (ICE) is 4 / 10.