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INGREDION INC (INGR) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:INGR - US4571871023 - Common Stock

110.33 USD
-0.72 (-0.65%)
Last: 12/23/2025, 4:15:00 PM
110.33 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 12/23/2025, 4:15:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

7

Taking everything into account, INGR scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. 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. With these ratings, INGR could be worth investigating further for value investing!.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year INGR was profitable.
In the past year INGR had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years INGR has been profitable.
In the past 5 years INGR always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
INGR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFINGR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B

1.2 Ratios

INGR's Return On Assets of 8.41% is amongst the best of the industry. INGR outperforms 91.95% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 15.55%, INGR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.66% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 11.85%, INGR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.95% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for INGR is significantly below the industry average of 28.50%.
The 3 year average ROIC (10.82%) for INGR is below the current ROIC(11.85%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector 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%
INGR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICINGR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

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.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of INGR has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 14.60%, INGR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.51% of the companies in the same industry.
INGR's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 25.43%, INGR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.37% of the companies in the same industry.
INGR's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
INGR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsINGR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20

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2. Health

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.
INGR has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
INGR has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
INGR Yearly Shares OutstandingINGR Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M
INGR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsINGR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

INGR has an Altman-Z score of 3.88. This indicates that INGR is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
INGR has a Altman-Z score of 3.88. This is amongst the best in the industry. INGR outperforms 81.61% 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.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.29, INGR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.91% 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 48.28% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.42
Debt/FCF 3.29
Altman-Z 3.88
ROIC/WACC1.64
WACC7.24%
INGR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFINGR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B 3B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 2.75 indicates that INGR has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of INGR (2.75) is better than 79.31% of its industry peers.
INGR has a Quick Ratio of 1.79. 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 1.79. This is amongst the best in the industry. INGR outperforms 81.61% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.75
Quick Ratio 1.79
INGR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesINGR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

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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.
The Revenue has decreased by -3.83% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.66% on average over the past years.
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.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -0.37% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y7.34%
EPS Next 2Y4.57%
EPS Next 3Y4.47%
EPS Next 5Y1.29%
Revenue Next Year-3.32%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.07%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.18%
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.
INGR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesINGR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2B 4B 6B 8B
INGR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesINGR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2 4 6 8 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 9.83, the valuation of INGR can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, INGR is valued cheaply inside the industry as 88.51% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.61, INGR is valued rather cheaply.
INGR is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.49.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, INGR is valued cheaper than 91.95% of the companies in the same industry.
INGR is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.01, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.83
Fwd PE 9.49
INGR Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsINGR Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, INGR is valued cheaper than 85.06% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, INGR is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 79.31% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 12.84
EV/EBITDA 6.15
INGR Per share dataINGR EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80 100

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)1.34
PEG (5Y)0.99
EPS Next 2Y4.57%
EPS Next 3Y4.47%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

INGR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.95%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.36, 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 1.87.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.95%

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.
The dividend of INGR decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.4%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
INGR Yearly Dividends per shareINGR Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 1 2 3

5.3 Sustainability

INGR pays out 32.02% of its income as dividend. This is a 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%
INGR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendINGR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
INGR Dividend Payout.INGR Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.INGR Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

INGREDION INC

NYSE:INGR (12/23/2025, 4:15:00 PM)

After market: 110.33 0 (0%)

110.33

-0.72 (-0.65%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)11-04 2025-11-04/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-02 2026-02-02/amc
Inst Owners96.47%
Inst Owner Change1.11%
Ins Owners0.83%
Ins Owner Change0.61%
Market Cap7.01B
Revenue(TTM)7.26B
Net Income(TTM)659.00M
Analysts75.38
Price Target127.42 (15.49%)
Short Float %2.63%
Short Ratio2.54
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.95%
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)-11.88%
PT rev (3m)-15.53%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.52%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.57%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.63%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.51%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.46%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.53%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.83
Fwd PE 9.49
P/S 0.97
P/FCF 12.84
P/OCF 7.19
P/B 1.65
P/tB 2.36
EV/EBITDA 6.15
EPS(TTM)11.22
EY10.17%
EPS(NY)11.62
Fwd EY10.54%
FCF(TTM)8.59
FCFY7.79%
OCF(TTM)15.35
OCFY13.91%
SpS114.31
BVpS66.71
TBVpS46.67
PEG (NY)1.34
PEG (5Y)0.99
Graham Number129.77
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 3.88
F-Score7
WACC7.24%
ROIC/WACC1.64
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-3.32%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.07%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.18%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.37%
EBIT growth 1Y10.19%
EBIT growth 3Y13.16%
EBIT growth 5Y6.97%
EBIT Next Year23.54%
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.


What is the valuation status of INGREDION INC (INGR) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to INGREDION INC (INGR). This can be considered as Undervalued.


What is the profitability of 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 9.83 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.65.


What is the financial health of INGREDION INC (INGR) stock?

The financial health rating of INGREDION INC (INGR) is 8 / 10.