INTERCONTINENTAL EXCHANGE IN (ICE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:ICE - US45866F1049 - Common Stock
173.28 USD
+0.34 (+0.2%)
173.28 USD
0 (0%)
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. ICE is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year ICE was profitable.
- ICE had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years ICE has been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years ICE had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- With a Return On Assets value of 2.24%, ICE perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.51% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Equity of ICE (11.04%) is better than 65.11% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 7.58%, ICE is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ICE is in line with the industry average of 7.16%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (6.58%) for ICE is below the current ROIC(7.58%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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
- ICE has a Profit Margin of 25.24%. This is in the better half of the industry: ICE outperforms 64.68% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ICE has declined.
- ICE's Operating Margin of 38.60% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ICE outperforms 70.21% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ICE has declined.
- With an excellent Gross Margin value of 77.83%, ICE belongs to the best 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
- Compared to 1 year ago, ICE has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
- 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 0.94. 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 (0.94) which is comparable to the rest of the 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.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of ICE (4.65) is better than 71.91% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.62 indicates that ICE is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- ICE has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.62) than 63.83% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.62 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.65 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.94 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.01 indicates that ICE should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- ICE's Current ratio of 1.01 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ICE outperforms 45.11% of 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 (1.01) which is in line with its industry peers.
| 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.
- ICE is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.77% yearly.
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
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 25.63 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 63.40% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.54, ICE is valued at the same level.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.84, ICE is valued on the expensive side.
- ICE's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- ICE is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.31, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.63 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.84 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ICE is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 76.60% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- 60.43% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ICE, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 24.14 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.22 |
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)1.7
PEG (5Y)2.72
EPS Next 2Y11.79%
EPS Next 3Y11.53%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- ICE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.19%.
- 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
- On average, the dividend of ICE grows each year by 10.37%, 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)10.37%
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%
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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-0.14%
Ins Owners0.9%
Ins Owner Change-2.4%
Market Cap98.80B
Revenue(TTM)12.53B
Net Income(TTM)3.16B
Analysts80.95
Price Target193.09 (11.43%)
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 | 25.63 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.84 | ||
| P/S | 7.89 | ||
| P/FCF | 24.14 | ||
| P/OCF | 20.19 | ||
| P/B | 3.45 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.22 |
EPS(TTM)6.76
EY3.9%
EPS(NY)7.59
Fwd EY4.38%
FCF(TTM)7.18
FCFY4.14%
OCF(TTM)8.58
OCFY4.95%
SpS21.97
BVpS50.24
TBVpS-30.85
PEG (NY)1.7
PEG (5Y)2.72
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 | 0.94 |
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 25.63 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.45.
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.