NASDAQ INC (NAQ.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:NAQ - US6311031081 - Common Stock
76.55 EUR
+0.58 (+0.76%)
Overall NAQ gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated NAQ against 120 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. While NAQ belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. NAQ has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
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 has a better Return On Assets (5.30%) than 73.33% of its industry peers.
NAQ has a Return On Equity of 13.52%. This is in the better half of the industry: NAQ outperforms 70.00% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of NAQ (7.71%) is better than 77.50% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for NAQ is in line with the industry average of 9.33%.
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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 19.89%, NAQ is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.17% of the companies in the same industry.
NAQ's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
NAQ has a better Operating Margin (28.43%) than 69.17% of its industry peers.
NAQ's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of NAQ (62.26%) is better than 71.67% of its industry peers.
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
NAQ has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for NAQ has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
NAQ has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
NAQ has an Altman-Z score of 2.57. This is not the best score and indicates that NAQ is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
NAQ has a Altman-Z score of 2.57. This is in the better half of the industry: NAQ outperforms 74.17% 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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of NAQ (4.34) is better than 74.17% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.72 indicates that NAQ is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of NAQ (0.72) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.72 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.34 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.57 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
NAQ has a Current Ratio of 0.99. This is a bad value and indicates that NAQ is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.99, NAQ perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.17% of the companies in the same industry.
NAQ has a Quick Ratio of 0.99. This is a bad value and indicates that NAQ is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.99, NAQ is in line with its industry, outperforming 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.99 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.99 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 17.99% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 11.09% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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 13.25% on average per year.
NAQ is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 7.56% yearly.
EPS Next Y23.68%
EPS Next 2Y17.06%
EPS Next 3Y15.24%
EPS Next 5Y13.25%
Revenue Next Year11.35%
Revenue Next 2Y9.37%
Revenue Next 3Y8.76%
Revenue Next 5Y7.56%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same 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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 26.95 indicates a quite expensive valuation of NAQ.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of NAQ is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.98, NAQ is valued at the same level.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.87, NAQ is valued on the expensive side.
62.50% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NAQ, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of NAQ to the average of the S&P500 Index (35.79), we can say NAQ is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.95 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.87 |
4.2 Price Multiples
70.83% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NAQ, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, NAQ is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 70.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 24.17 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.1 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of NAQ may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as NAQ's earnings are expected to grow with 15.24% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.14
PEG (5Y)2.43
EPS Next 2Y17.06%
EPS Next 3Y15.24%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.24%, NAQ has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
NAQ's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 5.42.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.24, NAQ pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.41.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.24% |
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
36.06% of the earnings are spent on dividend by NAQ. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of NAQ is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP36.06%
EPS Next 2Y17.06%
EPS Next 3Y15.24%
FRA:NAQ (11/24/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
76.55
+0.58 (+0.76%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners74.86%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.54%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap43.92B
Revenue(TTM)8.17B
Net Income(TTM)1.63B
Analysts81.54
Price Target92.42 (20.73%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.24% |
Yearly Dividend0.82
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)2.93%
PT rev (3m)2.66%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.83%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.45%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.34%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.17%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.02%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.69%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.55%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.87%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.95 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.87 | ||
| P/S | 6.21 | ||
| P/FCF | 24.17 | ||
| P/OCF | 21.72 | ||
| P/B | 4.22 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.1 |
EPS(TTM)2.84
EY3.71%
EPS(NY)3.35
Fwd EY4.37%
FCF(TTM)3.17
FCFY4.14%
OCF(TTM)3.53
OCFY4.6%
SpS12.33
BVpS18.15
TBVpS-13.49
PEG (NY)1.14
PEG (5Y)2.43
Graham Number34.06
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 | 2.57 |
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 Y23.68%
EPS Next 2Y17.06%
EPS Next 3Y15.24%
EPS Next 5Y13.25%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)16.44%
Revenue growth 3Y7.93%
Revenue growth 5Y11.67%
Sales Q2Q%14.75%
Revenue Next Year11.35%
Revenue Next 2Y9.37%
Revenue Next 3Y8.76%
Revenue Next 5Y7.56%
EBIT growth 1Y22.92%
EBIT growth 3Y6.98%
EBIT growth 5Y12.18%
EBIT Next Year19.17%
EBIT Next 3Y11.84%
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.
Can you provide the valuation status for NASDAQ INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 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 7 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for NASDAQ INC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of NASDAQ INC (NAQ.DE) is expected to grow by 23.68% in the next year.
How sustainable is the dividend of NASDAQ INC (NAQ.DE) stock?
The dividend rating of NASDAQ INC (NAQ.DE) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 36.06%.