NASDAQ INC (NAQ.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:NAQ - US6311031081 - Common Stock
84.32 EUR
-0.96 (-1.13%)
Overall NAQ gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated NAQ against 125 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of NAQ get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. NAQ has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
NAQ had positive earnings in the past year.
NAQ had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years NAQ has always been profitable.
NAQ had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
NAQ's Return On Assets of 5.30% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NAQ outperforms 76.00% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of NAQ (13.52%) is better than 69.60% of its industry peers.
NAQ's Return On Invested Capital of 7.71% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NAQ outperforms 79.20% of its industry peers.
NAQ had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 7.46%. This is in line with the industry average of 8.63%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (7.71%) for NAQ is above the 3 year average (7.46%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.3% | ||
| ROE | 13.52% | ||
| ROIC | 7.71% |
ROA(3y)4.12%
ROA(5y)4.69%
ROE(3y)12.69%
ROE(5y)14.23%
ROIC(3y)7.46%
ROIC(5y)7.97%
1.3 Margins
NAQ has a Profit Margin (19.89%) which is in line with its industry peers.
NAQ's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
NAQ has a better Operating Margin (28.43%) than 67.20% of its industry peers.
NAQ's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 62.26%, NAQ is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.60% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of NAQ has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 28.43% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 19.89% | ||
| GM | 62.26% |
OM growth 3Y-0.88%
OM growth 5Y0.46%
PM growth 3Y-9.2%
PM growth 5Y-3.63%
GM growth 3Y2.64%
GM growth 5Y1.1%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
Compared to 1 year ago, NAQ has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 5 years ago, NAQ has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for NAQ has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.77 indicates that NAQ is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
NAQ has a Altman-Z score of 2.77. This is in the better half of the industry: NAQ outperforms 78.40% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of NAQ is 4.34, which is a neutral value as it means it would take NAQ, 4.34 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
NAQ's Debt to FCF ratio of 4.34 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NAQ outperforms 75.20% of its industry peers.
NAQ has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.72. This is a neutral value indicating NAQ is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
NAQ has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.72) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.72 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.34 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.77 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.99 indicates that NAQ may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of NAQ (0.99) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.99 indicates that NAQ may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
NAQ has a Quick ratio (0.99) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.99 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.99 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
NAQ shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 17.99%, which is quite good.
Measured over the past years, NAQ shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 11.09% on average per year.
NAQ shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 16.44%.
The Revenue has been growing by 11.67% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)17.99%
EPS 3Y3.77%
EPS 5Y11.09%
EPS Q2Q%18.92%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)16.44%
Revenue growth 3Y7.93%
Revenue growth 5Y11.67%
Sales Q2Q%14.75%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, NAQ will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 13.93% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 7.56% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y24%
EPS Next 2Y17.6%
EPS Next 3Y15.8%
EPS Next 5Y13.93%
Revenue Next Year11.53%
Revenue Next 2Y9.69%
Revenue Next 3Y9.09%
Revenue Next 5Y7.56%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 30.01 indicates a quite expensive valuation of NAQ.
NAQ's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.30, NAQ is valued at the same level.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.28 indicates a quite expensive valuation of NAQ.
NAQ's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
NAQ is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.04, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.01 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.28 |
4.2 Price Multiples
NAQ's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. NAQ is cheaper than 68.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, NAQ is valued a bit cheaper than 68.80% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 26.83 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.22 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
NAQ has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as NAQ's earnings are expected to grow with 15.80% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.25
PEG (5Y)2.71
EPS Next 2Y17.6%
EPS Next 3Y15.8%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
NAQ has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.08%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
NAQ's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.32.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.92, NAQ's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.08% |
5.2 History
The dividend of NAQ is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 8.85%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.85%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
NAQ pays out 36.06% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of NAQ is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP36.06%
EPS Next 2Y17.6%
EPS Next 3Y15.8%
FRA:NAQ (1/13/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
84.32
-0.96 (-1.13%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners75.55%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.54%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap48.15B
Revenue(TTM)8.17B
Net Income(TTM)1.63B
Analysts82.61
Price Target93.36 (10.72%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.08% |
Yearly Dividend0.81
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.85%
DP36.06%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)2.1%
Min EPS beat(2)1.81%
Max EPS beat(2)2.38%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)1%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.6%
Max EPS beat(4)2.38%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)0.99%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)1.15%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)1.77%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.11%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.53%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.31%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.91%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.92%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.31%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.81%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)10.61%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)25.44%
PT rev (1m)1.67%
PT rev (3m)3.97%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.63%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4.8%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.06%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.34%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.29%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.14%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.04%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.02%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.01 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.28 | ||
| P/S | 6.89 | ||
| P/FCF | 26.83 | ||
| P/OCF | 24.11 | ||
| P/B | 4.68 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.22 |
EPS(TTM)2.81
EY3.33%
EPS(NY)3.34
Fwd EY3.96%
FCF(TTM)3.14
FCFY3.73%
OCF(TTM)3.5
OCFY4.15%
SpS12.23
BVpS18.01
TBVpS-13.38
PEG (NY)1.25
PEG (5Y)2.71
Graham Number33.74
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.3% | ||
| ROE | 13.52% | ||
| ROCE | 10.12% | ||
| ROIC | 7.71% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.89% | ||
| ROICexgc | 120.36% | ||
| OM | 28.43% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 19.89% | ||
| GM | 62.26% | ||
| FCFM | 25.69% |
ROA(3y)4.12%
ROA(5y)4.69%
ROE(3y)12.69%
ROE(5y)14.23%
ROIC(3y)7.46%
ROIC(5y)7.97%
ROICexc(3y)7.79%
ROICexc(5y)8.72%
ROICexgc(3y)105.04%
ROICexgc(5y)113.14%
ROCE(3y)10.12%
ROCE(5y)10.74%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-7.3%
ROICexgc growth 5Y3.79%
ROICexc growth 3Y-12.6%
ROICexc growth 5Y-5.33%
OM growth 3Y-0.88%
OM growth 5Y0.46%
PM growth 3Y-9.2%
PM growth 5Y-3.63%
GM growth 3Y2.64%
GM growth 5Y1.1%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.27
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.72 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.34 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.94 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 37.98% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.9% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 6.23 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 79.26% | ||
| Profit Quality | 129.11% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.99 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.99 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.77 |
F-Score8
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)47.2%
Cap/Depr(5y)58.66%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.61%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.79%
Profit Quality(3y)146.14%
Profit Quality(5y)125.99%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)17.99%
EPS 3Y3.77%
EPS 5Y11.09%
EPS Q2Q%18.92%
EPS Next Y24%
EPS Next 2Y17.6%
EPS Next 3Y15.8%
EPS Next 5Y13.93%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)16.44%
Revenue growth 3Y7.93%
Revenue growth 5Y11.67%
Sales Q2Q%14.75%
Revenue Next Year11.53%
Revenue Next 2Y9.69%
Revenue Next 3Y9.09%
Revenue Next 5Y7.56%
EBIT growth 1Y22.92%
EBIT growth 3Y6.98%
EBIT growth 5Y12.18%
EBIT Next Year20.92%
EBIT Next 3Y12.53%
EBIT Next 5Y9.28%
FCF growth 1Y29.27%
FCF growth 3Y23.48%
FCF growth 5Y15.68%
OCF growth 1Y31.7%
OCF growth 3Y21.43%
OCF growth 5Y15.02%
NASDAQ INC / NAQ.DE FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of NASDAQ INC (NAQ.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to NAQ.DE.
What is the valuation status for NAQ stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to NASDAQ INC (NAQ.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of NAQ stock?
NASDAQ INC (NAQ.DE) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What is the financial health of NASDAQ INC (NAQ.DE) stock?
The financial health rating of NASDAQ INC (NAQ.DE) is 4 / 10.
Is the dividend of NASDAQ INC sustainable?
The dividend rating of NASDAQ INC (NAQ.DE) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 36.06%.