INGREDION INC (INGR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:INGR - US4571871023 - Common Stock
112.64 USD
-0.39 (-0.35%)
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 has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. INGR is valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing. 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
INGR has a Return On Assets of 8.41%. This is amongst the best in the industry. INGR outperforms 90.80% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 15.55%, INGR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.51% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of INGR (11.85%) is better than 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 27.80%.
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 has a Profit Margin of 9.07%. This is amongst the best in the industry. INGR outperforms 86.21% of its industry peers.
INGR's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
INGR has a better Operating Margin (14.60%) than 89.66% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of INGR has grown nicely.
INGR has a Gross Margin of 25.43%. This is in the better half of the industry: INGR outperforms 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
INGR has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is 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
INGR has an Altman-Z score of 3.90. This indicates that INGR is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
INGR's Altman-Z score of 3.90 is amongst the best of the industry. INGR outperforms 80.46% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of INGR is 3.29, which is a good value as it means it would take INGR, 3.29 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
INGR has a better Debt to FCF ratio (3.29) than 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 of 0.42. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: INGR outperforms 50.57% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.42 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.29 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.9 |
ROIC/WACC1.63
WACC7.28%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.75 indicates that INGR has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
INGR's Current ratio of 2.75 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. INGR outperforms 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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.79, INGR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.76% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.75 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.79 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 12.54% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 9.90% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
Looking at the last year, INGR shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -3.83% in the last year.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 1.29% on average over the next years.
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-3.3%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.07%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.21%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.37%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 10.04, the valuation of INGR can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, INGR is valued cheaply inside the industry as 85.06% of the companies are valued more expensively.
INGR's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.25.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.69 indicates a reasonable valuation of INGR.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of INGR indicates a rather cheap valuation: INGR is cheaper than 89.66% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.98. INGR is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.04 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.69 |
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 81.61% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, INGR is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 73.56% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.11 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.25 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
INGR's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of INGR may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.37
PEG (5Y)1.01
EPS Next 2Y4.57%
EPS Next 3Y4.47%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
INGR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.90%. 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 1.92.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.9% |
5.2 History
The dividend of INGR has a limited annual growth rate of 4.40%.
INGR has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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%
NYSE:INGR (1/13/2026, 1:44:19 PM)
112.64
-0.39 (-0.35%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners96.37%
Inst Owner Change-0.16%
Ins Owners0.83%
Ins Owner Change0.5%
Market Cap7.16B
Revenue(TTM)7.26B
Net Income(TTM)659.00M
Analysts75.38
Price Target126.56 (12.36%)
Short Float %3.09%
Short Ratio2.79
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.9% |
Yearly Dividend3.24
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.4%
DP32.02%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
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%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.52%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.94%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-5.11%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.48%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.04 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.69 | ||
| P/S | 0.99 | ||
| P/FCF | 13.11 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.34 | ||
| P/B | 1.69 | ||
| P/tB | 2.41 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.25 |
EPS(TTM)11.22
EY9.96%
EPS(NY)11.62
Fwd EY10.32%
FCF(TTM)8.59
FCFY7.63%
OCF(TTM)15.35
OCFY13.62%
SpS114.31
BVpS66.71
TBVpS46.67
PEG (NY)1.37
PEG (5Y)1.01
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 | 3.9 |
F-Score7
WACC7.28%
ROIC/WACC1.63
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-3.3%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.07%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.21%
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 8 / 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%.