INGREDION INC (INGR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:INGR - US4571871023 - Common Stock
115.92 USD
+0.44 (+0.38%)
115.92 USD
0 (0%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to INGR. INGR was compared to 87 industry peers in the Food Products industry. INGR gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. INGR has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply. These ratings would make INGR suitable for value investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- INGR had positive earnings in the past year.
- 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
- With an excellent Return On Assets value of 8.41%, INGR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.80% of the companies in the same industry.
- INGR has a better Return On Equity (15.55%) than 88.51% of its industry peers.
- INGR has a Return On Invested Capital of 11.85%. This is amongst the best in the industry. INGR outperforms 90.80% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for INGR is significantly below the industry average of 27.79%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (10.82%) for INGR is below the current ROIC(11.85%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.41% | ||
| ROE | 15.55% | ||
| ROIC | 11.85% |
ROA(3y)7.87%
ROA(5y)6.07%
ROE(3y)16.94%
ROE(5y)13.28%
ROIC(3y)10.82%
ROIC(5y)9.98%
1.3 Margins
- INGR's Profit Margin of 9.07% is amongst the best of the industry. INGR outperforms 86.21% of its industry peers.
- INGR's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- INGR's Operating Margin of 14.60% is amongst the best of the industry. INGR outperforms 89.66% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of INGR has grown nicely.
- INGR has a better Gross Margin (25.43%) than 62.07% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of INGR has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 14.6% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.07% | ||
| GM | 25.43% |
OM growth 3Y10.37%
OM growth 5Y3.2%
PM growth 3Y72.48%
PM growth 5Y5.54%
GM growth 3Y7.68%
GM growth 5Y2.67%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), INGR is creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, INGR has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, INGR has less shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for INGR has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- INGR has an Altman-Z score of 3.92. This indicates that INGR is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 3.92, INGR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.46% of the companies in the same industry.
- INGR has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.29. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as INGR would need 3.29 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- INGR has a Debt to FCF ratio of 3.29. This is amongst the best in the industry. INGR outperforms 81.61% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.42 indicates that INGR is not too dependend on debt financing.
- INGR has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.42) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.42 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.29 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.92 |
ROIC/WACC1.61
WACC7.37%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.75 indicates that INGR has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- INGR has a better Current ratio (2.75) than 79.31% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.79 indicates that INGR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- INGR's Quick ratio of 1.79 is amongst the best of the industry. INGR outperforms 82.76% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.75 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.79 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- INGR shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 12.54%, which is quite good.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 9.90% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
- INGR shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -3.83%.
- Measured over the past years, INGR shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.66% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)12.54%
EPS 3Y16.87%
EPS 5Y9.9%
EPS Q2Q%-9.84%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.83%
Revenue growth 3Y2.53%
Revenue growth 5Y3.66%
Sales Q2Q%-2.89%
3.2 Future
- INGR is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 1.29% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, INGR will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -0.37% on average per year.
EPS Next Y7.34%
EPS Next 2Y4.57%
EPS Next 3Y4.47%
EPS Next 5Y1.29%
Revenue Next Year-3.28%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.12%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.25%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.37%
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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 10.33 indicates a reasonable 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.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of INGR to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.32), we can say INGR is valued rather cheaply.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.97, the valuation of INGR can be described as very reasonable.
- 88.51% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than INGR, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.32, INGR is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.33 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.97 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 83.91% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than INGR, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, INGR is valued a bit cheaper than 74.71% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.49 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.37 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- INGR's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- INGR has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.41
PEG (5Y)1.04
EPS Next 2Y4.57%
EPS Next 3Y4.47%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.81%, INGR has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.28, INGR pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- INGR's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.83.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.81% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of INGR has a limited annual growth rate of 4.40%.
- INGR has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- INGR has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.4%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
- 32.02% of the earnings are spent on dividend by INGR. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of INGR is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP32.02%
EPS Next 2Y4.57%
EPS Next 3Y4.47%
115.92
+0.44 (+0.38%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)11-04 2025-11-04/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-03 2026-02-03/amc
Inst Owners96.37%
Inst Owner Change-0.15%
Ins Owners0.83%
Ins Owner Change0.5%
Market Cap7.36B
Revenue(TTM)7.26B
Net Income(TTM)659.00M
Analysts75.38
Price Target126.56 (9.18%)
Short Float %3.55%
Short Ratio3.41
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.81% |
Yearly Dividend3.24
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.4%
DP32.02%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date01-02 2026-01-02 (0.82)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-2.85%
Min EPS beat(2)-6.61%
Max EPS beat(2)0.92%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)3.86%
Min EPS beat(4)-6.61%
Max EPS beat(4)20.64%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)5.84%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)9.16%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)6.9%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-5.63%
Min Revenue beat(2)-6.39%
Max Revenue beat(2)-4.88%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-5.1%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.39%
Max Revenue beat(4)-3.31%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-6.33%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-6.03%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-4.12%
PT rev (1m)-0.68%
PT rev (3m)-16.1%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.23%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.44%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.94%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.11%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.91%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.04%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.47%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.33 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.97 | ||
| P/S | 1.01 | ||
| P/FCF | 13.49 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.55 | ||
| P/B | 1.74 | ||
| P/tB | 2.48 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.37 |
EPS(TTM)11.22
EY9.68%
EPS(NY)11.62
Fwd EY10.03%
FCF(TTM)8.59
FCFY7.41%
OCF(TTM)15.35
OCFY13.24%
SpS114.31
BVpS66.71
TBVpS46.67
PEG (NY)1.41
PEG (5Y)1.04
Graham Number129.77
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.41% | ||
| ROE | 15.55% | ||
| ROCE | 16.17% | ||
| ROIC | 11.85% | ||
| ROICexc | 13.77% | ||
| ROICexgc | 17.74% | ||
| OM | 14.6% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.07% | ||
| GM | 25.43% | ||
| FCFM | 7.52% |
ROA(3y)7.87%
ROA(5y)6.07%
ROE(3y)16.94%
ROE(5y)13.28%
ROIC(3y)10.82%
ROIC(5y)9.98%
ROICexc(3y)11.98%
ROICexc(5y)11%
ROICexgc(3y)15.53%
ROICexgc(5y)14.43%
ROCE(3y)15.46%
ROCE(5y)14.31%
ROICexgc growth 3Y14.86%
ROICexgc growth 5Y5.37%
ROICexc growth 3Y15.04%
ROICexc growth 5Y5.66%
OM growth 3Y10.37%
OM growth 5Y3.2%
PM growth 3Y72.48%
PM growth 5Y5.54%
GM growth 3Y7.68%
GM growth 5Y2.67%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.93
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.42 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.29 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.41 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 195.89% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.91% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 76.23% | ||
| Profit Quality | 82.85% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.75 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.79 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.92 |
F-Score7
WACC7.37%
ROIC/WACC1.61
Cap/Depr(3y)141.49%
Cap/Depr(5y)144.09%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.9%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.35%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)12.54%
EPS 3Y16.87%
EPS 5Y9.9%
EPS Q2Q%-9.84%
EPS Next Y7.34%
EPS Next 2Y4.57%
EPS Next 3Y4.47%
EPS Next 5Y1.29%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.83%
Revenue growth 3Y2.53%
Revenue growth 5Y3.66%
Sales Q2Q%-2.89%
Revenue Next Year-3.28%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.12%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.25%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.37%
EBIT growth 1Y10.19%
EBIT growth 3Y13.16%
EBIT growth 5Y6.97%
EBIT Next Year23.63%
EBIT Next 3Y9.29%
EBIT Next 5Y3.58%
FCF growth 1Y40.36%
FCF growth 3Y131.07%
FCF growth 5Y26.38%
OCF growth 1Y35.6%
OCF growth 3Y54.15%
OCF growth 5Y16.13%
INGREDION INC / INGR 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.
Can you provide the profitability details for INGREDION INC?
INGREDION INC (INGR) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for INGREDION INC (INGR) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of INGREDION INC (INGR) is expected to grow by 7.34% in the next year.
How sustainable is the dividend of INGREDION INC (INGR) stock?
The dividend rating of INGREDION INC (INGR) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 32.02%.