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INTERCONTINENTAL EXCHANGE IN (ICE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:ICE - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US45866F1049 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

167.87  +1.08 (+0.65%)

After market: 167.6 -0.27 (-0.16%)

Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, ICE scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. ICE was compared to 225 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. ICE has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. While showing a medium growth rate, ICE is valued expensive at the moment.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year ICE was profitable.
ICE had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years ICE has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years ICE always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
ICE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFICE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

1.2 Ratios

ICE has a Return On Assets of 1.98%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ICE outperforms 44.29% of its industry peers.
ICE has a Return On Equity of 9.96%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ICE outperforms 54.34% of its industry peers.
ICE's Return On Invested Capital of 7.07% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ICE outperforms 78.08% 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 6.76%.
The 3 year average ROIC (6.58%) for ICE is below the current ROIC(7.07%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.98%
ROE 9.96%
ROIC 7.07%
ROA(3y)1.49%
ROA(5y)1.64%
ROE(3y)8.51%
ROE(5y)10.82%
ROIC(3y)6.58%
ROIC(5y)6.59%
ICE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICICE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

ICE has a Profit Margin (23.42%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ICE has declined.
ICE has a Operating Margin of 37.52%. This is in the better half of the industry: ICE outperforms 64.84% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ICE has declined.
The Gross Margin of ICE (78.90%) is better than 82.65% of its industry peers.
ICE's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 37.52%
PM (TTM) 23.42%
GM 78.9%
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%
ICE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsICE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The number of shares outstanding for ICE remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
ICE has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
ICE has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
ICE Yearly Shares OutstandingICE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M
ICE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsICE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50B 100B 150B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.88, we must say that ICE is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
ICE has a Altman-Z score (0.88) which is in line with its industry peers.
ICE has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.28. This is a neutral value as ICE would need 5.28 years to pay back of all of its debts.
ICE has a better Debt to FCF ratio (5.28) than 61.19% of its industry peers.
ICE has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.65. This is a neutral value indicating ICE is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.65, ICE is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.75% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.65
Debt/FCF 5.28
Altman-Z 0.88
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
ICE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFICE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.99 indicates that ICE may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.99, ICE is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.66% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.99 indicates that ICE may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.99, ICE perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 45.66% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.99
Quick Ratio 0.99
ICE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesICE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50B 100B 150B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

ICE shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 7.82%.
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 18.76%.
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)7.82%
EPS 3Y5.7%
EPS 5Y9.42%
EPS Q2Q%14.29%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)18.76%
Revenue growth 3Y8.66%
Revenue growth 5Y12.43%
Sales Q2Q%5.54%

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 11.68% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, ICE will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.36% on average per year.
EPS Next Y11.4%
EPS Next 2Y11.88%
EPS Next 3Y11.59%
EPS Next 5Y11.68%
Revenue Next Year5.52%
Revenue Next 2Y5.95%
Revenue Next 3Y5.96%
Revenue Next 5Y5.36%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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.
ICE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesICE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B
ICE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesICE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2 4 6 8

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 27.66, ICE can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ICE is valued a bit more expensive than 69.41% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 29.63. ICE is around the same levels.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.83, ICE is valued on the expensive side.
ICE's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. ICE is more expensive than 64.84% of the companies in the same industry.
ICE's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 22.68.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 27.66
Fwd PE 24.83
ICE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsICE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ICE is valued a bit cheaper than 75.34% of the companies in the same industry.
ICE's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 25.01
EV/EBITDA 19.3
ICE Per share dataICE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 -20 40

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)2.43
PEG (5Y)2.94
EPS Next 2Y11.88%
EPS Next 3Y11.59%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

ICE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.15%.
ICE's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 9.98.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.15, ICE pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.27.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.15%

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 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 Years11
Div Non Decr Years11
ICE Yearly Dividends per shareICE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

37.73% 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.
DP37.73%
EPS Next 2Y11.88%
EPS Next 3Y11.59%
ICE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendICE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B
ICE Dividend Payout.ICE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.ICE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

INTERCONTINENTAL EXCHANGE IN

NYSE:ICE (2/21/2025, 8:27:29 PM)

After market: 167.6 -0.27 (-0.16%)

167.87

+1.08 (+0.65%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)02-06 2025-02-06/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-30 2025-04-30/bmo
Inst Owners92.73%
Inst Owner Change0.9%
Ins Owners1.02%
Ins Owner Change1.51%
Market Cap96.45B
Analysts80.91
Price Target193.58 (15.32%)
Short Float %0.96%
Short Ratio1.81
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.15%
Yearly Dividend1.81
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.37%
DP37.73%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date12-16 2025-12-16 (0.48)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.05%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.05%
Max EPS beat(2)0.95%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)0.02%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.06%
Max EPS beat(4)1.26%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)1.18%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)1.07%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)1.24%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.25%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.32%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.18%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.28%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.84%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.77%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.15%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)9.59%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)14.33%
PT rev (1m)-2.72%
PT rev (3m)-1.71%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.65%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.81%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.48%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.64%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.49%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.48%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.63%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 27.66
Fwd PE 24.83
P/S 8.2
P/FCF 25.01
P/OCF 20.93
P/B 3.49
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 19.3
EPS(TTM)6.07
EY3.62%
EPS(NY)6.76
Fwd EY4.03%
FCF(TTM)6.71
FCFY4%
OCF(TTM)8.02
OCFY4.78%
SpS20.47
BVpS48.12
TBVpS-33.51
PEG (NY)2.43
PEG (5Y)2.94
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.98%
ROE 9.96%
ROCE 8.85%
ROIC 7.07%
ROICexc 7.19%
ROICexgc 134%
OM 37.52%
PM (TTM) 23.42%
GM 78.9%
FCFM 32.79%
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y38.2%
ROICexcg 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-Score7
Asset Turnover0.08
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.65
Debt/FCF 5.28
Debt/EBITDA 3
Cap/Depr 48.93%
Cap/Sales 6.39%
Interest Coverage 5.07
Cash Conversion 77.46%
Profit Quality 140.05%
Current Ratio 0.99
Quick Ratio 0.99
Altman-Z 0.88
F-Score7
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)7.82%
EPS 3Y5.7%
EPS 5Y9.42%
EPS Q2Q%14.29%
EPS Next Y11.4%
EPS Next 2Y11.88%
EPS Next 3Y11.59%
EPS Next 5Y11.68%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)18.76%
Revenue growth 3Y8.66%
Revenue growth 5Y12.43%
Sales Q2Q%5.54%
Revenue Next Year5.52%
Revenue Next 2Y5.95%
Revenue Next 3Y5.96%
Revenue Next 5Y5.36%
EBIT growth 1Y11.36%
EBIT growth 3Y7.51%
EBIT growth 5Y10.53%
EBIT Next Year19.42%
EBIT Next 3Y9.32%
EBIT Next 5Y8.37%
FCF growth 1Y26.33%
FCF growth 3Y13.03%
FCF growth 5Y10.38%
OCF growth 1Y30.12%
OCF growth 3Y13.85%
OCF growth 5Y11.63%