INGREDION INC (INGR) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:INGR • US4571871023
Current stock price
113.85 USD
-0.41 (-0.36%)
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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
- INGR had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year INGR had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years INGR has been profitable.
- INGR had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 9.23%, INGR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.37% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Equity of INGR (17.06%) is better than 86.05% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 11.40%, INGR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.86% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for INGR is above the industry average of 6.80%.
| 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
- With an excellent Profit Margin value of 10.10%, INGR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.21% of the companies in the same industry.
- INGR's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Operating Margin of INGR (14.36%) is better than 90.70% of its industry peers.
- INGR's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- INGR has a Gross Margin of 25.32%. This is in the better half of the industry: INGR outperforms 62.79% 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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so INGR is still creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, INGR has less shares outstanding
- INGR has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for INGR has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 3.87 indicates that INGR is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 3.87, INGR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.40% 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.
- INGR has a better Debt to FCF ratio (3.50) than 77.91% of its industry peers.
- INGR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.42. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- 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 | 3.5 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.87 |
ROIC/WACC1.52
WACC7.48%
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.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.66, INGR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.91% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.73 indicates that INGR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- With an excellent Quick ratio value of 1.73, INGR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.72% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.66 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.73 |
3. INGR Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- INGR shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 4.61%.
- Measured over the past years, INGR shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 12.29% on average per year.
- 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
- Based on estimates for the next years, INGR will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 4.93% on average per year.
- INGR is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.56% yearly.
EPS Next Y4.85%
EPS Next 2Y5.05%
EPS Next 3Y5.44%
EPS Next 5Y4.93%
Revenue Next Year1.52%
Revenue Next 2Y2.15%
Revenue Next 3Y2.47%
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
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 10.24, the valuation of INGR can be described as very reasonable.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, INGR is valued cheaply inside the industry as 81.40% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of INGR to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.21), we can say INGR is valued rather cheaply.
- INGR is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.76.
- INGR's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. INGR is cheaper than 88.37% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of INGR to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.13), we can say INGR is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.24 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.76 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- INGR's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. INGR is cheaper than 82.56% of the companies in the same industry.
- 76.74% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than INGR, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.03 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.27 |
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 excellent profitability rating of INGR may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.11
PEG (5Y)0.83
EPS Next 2Y5.05%
EPS Next 3Y5.44%
5. INGR Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- INGR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.93%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.26, INGR pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, INGR pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.93% |
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
- INGR pays out 28.94% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of INGR is growing around the same rate as the earnings are growing. If this keeps up the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP28.94%
EPS Next 2Y5.05%
EPS Next 3Y5.44%
INGR Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NYSE:INGR (4/7/2026, 1:33:02 PM)
113.85
-0.41 (-0.36%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)02-03 2026-02-03/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-04 2026-05-04/bmo
Inst Owners97.44%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.82%
Ins Owner Change5.74%
Market Cap7.17B
Revenue(TTM)7.22B
Net Income(TTM)729.00M
Analysts75.71
Price Target128.29 (12.68%)
Short Float %4.04%
Short Ratio3.51
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.93% |
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)0.56%
PT rev (3m)1.37%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.91%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-11.16%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.3%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.16%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.67%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.11%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.32%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.24 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.76 | ||
| P/S | 0.99 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.03 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.59 | ||
| P/B | 1.68 | ||
| P/tB | 2.38 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.27 |
EPS(TTM)11.12
EY9.77%
EPS(NY)11.66
Fwd EY10.24%
FCF(TTM)8.12
FCFY7.13%
OCF(TTM)15
OCFY13.17%
SpS114.68
BVpS67.9
TBVpS47.74
PEG (NY)2.11
PEG (5Y)0.83
Graham Number130.34
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 | 3.87 |
F-Score8
WACC7.48%
ROIC/WACC1.52
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 Y4.85%
EPS Next 2Y5.05%
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 Year1.52%
Revenue Next 2Y2.15%
Revenue Next 3Y2.47%
Revenue Next 5Y1.56%
EBIT growth 1Y2.67%
EBIT growth 3Y10.62%
EBIT growth 5Y8.97%
EBIT Next Year22.3%
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 10.24 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.68.
How financially healthy is INGREDION INC?
The financial health rating of INGREDION INC (INGR) is 8 / 10.