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
- 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.
- Each year in the past 5 years INGR had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- INGR has a Return On Assets of 9.23%. This is amongst the best in the industry. INGR outperforms 91.95% of its industry peers.
- INGR has a better Return On Equity (17.06%) than 87.36% of its industry peers.
- INGR has a better Return On Invested Capital (11.40%) than 91.95% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for INGR is above the industry average of 7.17%.
| 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's Profit Margin of 10.10% is amongst the best of the industry. INGR outperforms 88.51% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of INGR has grown nicely.
- The Operating Margin of INGR (14.36%) is better than 90.80% of its industry peers.
- INGR's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- With a decent Gross Margin value of 25.32%, INGR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.22% of the companies in the same industry.
- INGR's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| 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.
- The number of shares outstanding for INGR has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- 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
- An Altman-Z score of 3.84 indicates that INGR is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- INGR has a Altman-Z score of 3.84. This is amongst the best in the industry. INGR outperforms 80.46% of its industry peers.
- INGR has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.50. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as INGR would need 3.50 years to pay back of 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 79.31% 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.
- 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 | 3.84 |
ROIC/WACC1.51
WACC7.53%
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.
- INGR has a better Current ratio (2.66) than 77.01% of its industry peers.
- INGR has a Quick Ratio of 1.73. This is a normal value and indicates that INGR is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- INGR has a Quick ratio of 1.73. This is amongst the best in the industry. INGR outperforms 82.76% of its industry peers.
| 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%.
- 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.
- INGR shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.81% yearly.
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.
- Based on estimates for the next years, INGR will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.56% on average per year.
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
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 10.08 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 82.76% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- INGR is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 24.88, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- INGR is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.62.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, INGR is valued cheaper than 89.66% of the companies in the same industry.
- INGR is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.19, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.08 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.62 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of INGR indicates a rather cheap valuation: INGR is cheaper than 86.21% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, INGR is valued a bit cheaper than 73.56% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.81 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.15 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- INGR has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.08
PEG (5Y)0.82
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.
- INGR's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.47.
- INGR's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.90.
| 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.
- INGR has decreased its dividend 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.
- 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
112.11
+0.29 (+0.26%)
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 Change2.18%
Ins Owners0.82%
Ins Owner Change5.74%
Market Cap7.06B
Revenue(TTM)7.22B
Net Income(TTM)729.00M
Analysts75.38
Price Target128.29 (14.43%)
Short Float %4.27%
Short Ratio4.13
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-Date01-02 2026-01-02 (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)0.81%
PT rev (3m)0.13%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-10.34%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.49%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.3%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.51%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.11%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.32%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.08 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.62 | ||
| P/S | 0.98 | ||
| P/FCF | 13.81 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.48 | ||
| P/B | 1.65 | ||
| P/tB | 2.35 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.15 |
EPS(TTM)11.12
EY9.92%
EPS(NY)11.66
Fwd EY10.4%
FCF(TTM)8.12
FCFY7.24%
OCF(TTM)15
OCFY13.38%
SpS114.68
BVpS67.9
TBVpS47.74
PEG (NY)2.08
PEG (5Y)0.82
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 | 3.84 |
F-Score8
WACC7.53%
ROIC/WACC1.51
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.
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 4.85% in the next year.
How sustainable is the dividend of INGREDION INC (INGR) stock?
The dividend rating of INGREDION INC (INGR) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 28.94%.