INGREDION INC (INGR) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:INGR • US4571871023
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This INGR fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. INGR Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year INGR was profitable.
- INGR had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years INGR has always been profitable.
- INGR had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- INGR has a Return On Assets of 9.23%. This is amongst the best in the industry. INGR outperforms 89.66% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 17.06%, INGR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.21% of the companies in the same industry.
- INGR has a Return On Invested Capital of 11.40%. This is amongst the best in the industry. INGR outperforms 91.95% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for INGR is above the industry average of 6.75%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.23% | ||
| ROE | 17.06% | ||
| ROIC | 11.4% |
ROA(3y)8.78%
ROA(5y)6.9%
ROE(3y)17.41%
ROE(5y)14.33%
ROIC(3y)11.48%
ROIC(5y)10.44%
1.3 Margins
- INGR has a Profit Margin of 10.10%. This is amongst the best in the industry. INGR outperforms 87.36% of its industry peers.
- INGR's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- INGR has a better Operating Margin (14.36%) than 90.80% of its industry peers.
- INGR's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- INGR's Gross Margin of 25.32% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. INGR outperforms 63.22% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of INGR has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 14.36% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.1% | ||
| GM | 25.32% |
OM growth 3Y14.22%
OM growth 5Y4.96%
PM growth 3Y17.71%
PM growth 5Y11.68%
GM growth 3Y10.43%
GM growth 5Y3.57%
2. INGR Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- INGR has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
- INGR has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- INGR has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- INGR has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- INGR has an Altman-Z score of 3.85. This indicates that INGR is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.85, INGR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.61% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of INGR is 3.50, which is a good value as it means it would take INGR, 3.50 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 3.50, INGR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.16% of the companies in the same industry.
- INGR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.42. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.42, INGR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 51.72% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.42 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.5 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.85 |
ROIC/WACC1.53
WACC7.46%
2.3 Liquidity
- INGR has a Current Ratio of 2.66. This indicates that INGR is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of INGR (2.66) is better than 78.16% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.73 indicates that INGR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of INGR (1.73) is better than 83.91% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.66 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.73 |
3. INGR Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 4.61% over the past year.
- INGR shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 12.29% yearly.
- The Revenue has decreased by -2.84% in the past year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.81% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.61%
EPS 3Y14.28%
EPS 5Y12.29%
EPS Q2Q%-3.8%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.84%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.15%
Revenue growth 5Y3.81%
Sales Q2Q%-2.39%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 4.93% on average over the next years.
- INGR is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.56% yearly.
EPS Next Y4.52%
EPS Next 2Y4.92%
EPS Next 3Y5.44%
EPS Next 5Y4.93%
Revenue Next Year1.45%
Revenue Next 2Y2.19%
Revenue Next 3Y2.53%
Revenue Next 5Y1.56%
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 decreasing.
- 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. INGR Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 10.13, which indicates a very decent valuation of INGR.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of INGR indicates a rather cheap valuation: INGR is cheaper than 83.91% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.42, INGR is valued rather cheaply.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.70, the valuation of INGR can be described as reasonable.
- 89.66% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than INGR, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- INGR is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.24, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.13 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.7 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, INGR is valued cheaply inside the industry as 85.06% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, INGR is valued a bit cheaper than 70.11% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.9 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.21 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates INGR does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
- INGR has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.24
PEG (5Y)0.82
EPS Next 2Y4.92%
EPS Next 3Y5.44%
5. INGR Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- INGR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.88%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.22, INGR pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, INGR pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.88% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of INGR has a limited annual growth rate of 4.46%.
- INGR has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- The dividend of INGR decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.46%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
- 28.94% of the earnings are spent on dividend by INGR. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- INGR's earnings are growing around the same pace than its dividend. As long as the earnings growth is kept the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP28.94%
EPS Next 2Y4.92%
EPS Next 3Y5.44%
INGR Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
112.69
-0.2 (-0.18%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)02-03 2026-02-03/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-05 2026-05-05/bmo
Inst Owners97.06%
Inst Owner Change0.09%
Ins Owners0.73%
Ins Owner Change5.57%
Market Cap7.11B
Revenue(TTM)7.22B
Net Income(TTM)729.00M
Analysts75.71
Price Target130.45 (15.76%)
Short Float %4.49%
Short Ratio3.9
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.88% |
Yearly Dividend3.31
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.46%
DP28.94%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date04-01 2026-04-01 (0.82)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-5.79%
Min EPS beat(2)-6.61%
Max EPS beat(2)-4.97%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)2.5%
Min EPS beat(4)-6.61%
Max EPS beat(4)20.64%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)4.78%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)7.76%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)7.66%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.9%
Min Revenue beat(2)-6.39%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.41%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-4.5%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.39%
Max Revenue beat(4)-3.31%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-5.61%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-5.95%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-4.33%
PT rev (1m)2.25%
PT rev (3m)3.08%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.24%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-10.82%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.31%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.02%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.16%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.08%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.07%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.35%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.13 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.7 | ||
| P/S | 0.98 | ||
| P/FCF | 13.9 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.53 | ||
| P/B | 1.66 | ||
| P/tB | 2.36 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.21 |
EPS(TTM)11.12
EY9.87%
EPS(NY)11.62
Fwd EY10.31%
FCF(TTM)8.1
FCFY7.19%
OCF(TTM)14.97
OCFY13.29%
SpS114.5
BVpS67.79
TBVpS47.66
PEG (NY)2.24
PEG (5Y)0.82
Graham Number130.232 (15.57%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.23% | ||
| ROE | 17.06% | ||
| ROCE | 15.76% | ||
| ROIC | 11.4% | ||
| ROICexc | 13.51% | ||
| ROICexgc | 17.47% | ||
| OM | 14.36% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.1% | ||
| GM | 25.32% | ||
| FCFM | 7.08% |
ROA(3y)8.78%
ROA(5y)6.9%
ROE(3y)17.41%
ROE(5y)14.33%
ROIC(3y)11.48%
ROIC(5y)10.44%
ROICexc(3y)13.21%
ROICexc(5y)11.65%
ROICexgc(3y)17.17%
ROICexgc(5y)15.16%
ROCE(3y)16.21%
ROCE(5y)14.97%
ROICexgc growth 3Y13.57%
ROICexgc growth 5Y6.32%
ROICexc growth 3Y13.12%
ROICexc growth 5Y7.27%
OM growth 3Y14.22%
OM growth 5Y4.96%
PM growth 3Y17.71%
PM growth 5Y11.68%
GM growth 3Y10.43%
GM growth 5Y3.57%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.91
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.42 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.5 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.42 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 195.05% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 6% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 28.03 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 74.98% | ||
| Profit Quality | 70.1% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.66 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.73 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.85 |
F-Score8
WACC7.46%
ROIC/WACC1.53
Cap/Depr(3y)160%
Cap/Depr(5y)151.18%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.64%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.41%
Profit Quality(3y)120.25%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.61%
EPS 3Y14.28%
EPS 5Y12.29%
EPS Q2Q%-3.8%
EPS Next Y4.52%
EPS Next 2Y4.92%
EPS Next 3Y5.44%
EPS Next 5Y4.93%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.84%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.15%
Revenue growth 5Y3.81%
Sales Q2Q%-2.39%
Revenue Next Year1.45%
Revenue Next 2Y2.19%
Revenue Next 3Y2.53%
Revenue Next 5Y1.56%
EBIT growth 1Y2.67%
EBIT growth 3Y10.62%
EBIT growth 5Y8.97%
EBIT Next Year22.11%
EBIT Next 3Y9.87%
EBIT Next 5Y5.65%
FCF growth 1Y-54.98%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y0.88%
OCF growth 1Y-34.26%
OCF growth 3Y83.81%
OCF growth 5Y2.63%
INGREDION INC / INGR Fundamental Analysis FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for INGREDION INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to INGR.
Can you provide the valuation status for INGREDION INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to INGREDION INC (INGR). This can be considered as Undervalued.
How profitable is INGREDION INC (INGR) stock?
INGREDION INC (INGR) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for INGR stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for INGREDION INC (INGR) is 10.13 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.66.
How financially healthy is INGREDION INC?
The financial health rating of INGREDION INC (INGR) is 8 / 10.