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INTERCONTINENTAL EXCHANGE IN (ICE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:ICE - US45866F1049 - Common Stock

165.98 USD
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Last: 1/9/2026, 6:40:00 PM
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After Hours: 1/9/2026, 6:40:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

ICE gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 235 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. ICE has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. 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.
In the past year ICE had a positive cash flow from operations.
ICE had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
ICE had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

1.2 Ratios

ICE has a Return On Assets (2.24%) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of ICE (11.04%) is better than 65.11% of its industry peers.
ICE has a better Return On Invested Capital (7.58%) than 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 3 year average ROIC (6.58%) for ICE is below the current ROIC(7.58%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector 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%
ICE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICICE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

ICE has a Profit Margin of 25.24%. This is in the better half of the industry: ICE outperforms 64.26% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ICE has declined.
ICE has a Operating Margin of 38.60%. This is in the better half of the industry: ICE outperforms 70.21% of its industry peers.
ICE's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
ICE has a better Gross Margin (77.83%) than 84.26% of its industry peers.
ICE's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
ICE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsICE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60 80

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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.
Compared to 1 year ago, ICE has an improved debt to assets ratio.
ICE Yearly Shares OutstandingICE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50B 100B 150B

2.2 Solvency

ICE has an Altman-Z score of 0.90. 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 (0.90) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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.
ICE has a Debt to FCF ratio of 4.65. This is in the better half of the industry: ICE outperforms 71.49% 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.
ICE's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.62 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ICE outperforms 63.40% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.62
Debt/FCF 4.65
Altman-Z 0.9
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B

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's Current ratio of 1.01 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ICE outperforms 44.26% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.01 indicates that ICE should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of ICE (1.01) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.01
Quick Ratio 1.01
ICE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesICE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50B 100B 150B

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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.
ICE shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 9.42% yearly.
Looking at the last year, ICE shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 9.92% in the last year.
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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 12.35% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, ICE will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.96% on average per year.
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.
ICE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesICE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B
ICE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesICE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2 4 6 8 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 24.55, ICE is valued on the expensive side.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of ICE indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: ICE is more expensive than 61.70% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of ICE to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.19), we can say ICE is valued inline with the index average.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 21.88, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of ICE.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as ICE.
ICE's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 23.88.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.55
Fwd PE 21.88
ICE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsICE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

76.17% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ICE, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of ICE is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 23.13
EV/EBITDA 17.22
ICE Per share dataICE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 -20 40

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)1.62
PEG (5Y)2.61
EPS Next 2Y11.79%
EPS Next 3Y11.53%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.19%, ICE has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.39, ICE is paying slightly less dividend.
ICE's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.94.
Industry RankSector 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
ICE Yearly Dividends per shareICE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

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%
ICE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendICE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 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 (1/9/2026, 6:40:00 PM)

After market: 165.98 0 (0%)

165.98

+4 (+2.47%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)10-30 2025-10-30/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-04 2026-02-04/amc
Inst Owners94.47%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.9%
Ins Owner Change-2.4%
Market Cap94.64B
Revenue(TTM)12.53B
Net Income(TTM)3.16B
Analysts80.95
Price Target193.09 (16.33%)
Short Float %1.39%
Short Ratio2.12
Dividend
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector Rank
PE 24.55
Fwd PE 21.88
P/S 7.55
P/FCF 23.13
P/OCF 19.34
P/B 3.3
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 17.22
EPS(TTM)6.76
EY4.07%
EPS(NY)7.59
Fwd EY4.57%
FCF(TTM)7.18
FCFY4.32%
OCF(TTM)8.58
OCFY5.17%
SpS21.97
BVpS50.24
TBVpS-30.85
PEG (NY)1.62
PEG (5Y)2.61
Graham Number87.41
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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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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 24.55 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.3.


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.