NASDAQ INC (NAQ.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:NAQ - US6311031081 - Common Stock
75.67 EUR
+0.86 (+1.15%)
Taking everything into account, NAQ scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. NAQ was compared to 114 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
In the past year NAQ was profitable.
NAQ had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years NAQ has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years NAQ had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 5.30%, NAQ is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.56% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 13.52%, NAQ is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.05% of the companies in the same industry.
NAQ has a Return On Invested Capital of 7.71%. This is amongst the best in the industry. NAQ outperforms 80.70% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for NAQ is in line with the industry average of 8.46%.
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
With a decent Profit Margin value of 19.89%, NAQ is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.91% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of NAQ has declined.
The Operating Margin of NAQ (28.43%) is better than 70.18% 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 71.93% 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, NAQ has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
NAQ has an Altman-Z score of 2.55. 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 better Altman-Z score (2.55) than 72.81% of its industry peers.
NAQ has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.34. This is a neutral value as NAQ would need 4.34 years to pay back of all of its debts.
NAQ has a Debt to FCF ratio of 4.34. This is in the better half of the industry: NAQ outperforms 76.32% 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.
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 | 2.55 |
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.
NAQ has a Current ratio (0.99) which 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 comparable to the rest of the 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.
NAQ shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 11.09% yearly.
NAQ shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 16.44%.
Measured over the past years, NAQ shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 11.67% on average per year.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 13.25% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 7.56% on average over the next years.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 26.74, the valuation of NAQ can be described as expensive.
NAQ's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.35, NAQ is valued at the same level.
NAQ is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.66.
NAQ's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 33.72. NAQ is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.74 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.66 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of NAQ indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: NAQ is cheaper than 72.81% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, NAQ is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 69.30% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 23.95 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.95 |
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.
NAQ's earnings are expected to grow with 15.24% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.13
PEG (5Y)2.41
EPS Next 2Y17.06%
EPS Next 3Y15.24%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.25%, NAQ has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.73, NAQ has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.25, NAQ pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.36.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.25% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of NAQ grows each year by 8.85%, which is quite nice.
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 2Y17.06%
EPS Next 3Y15.24%
FRA:NAQ (11/10/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
75.67
+0.86 (+1.15%)
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 Cap43.42B
Revenue(TTM)8.17B
Net Income(TTM)1.63B
Analysts81.54
Price Target92.52 (22.27%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.25% |
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)3.04%
PT rev (3m)2.04%
EPS NQ rev (1m)3.52%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.33%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.08%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.52%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.69%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.69%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.85%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.18%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.74 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.66 | ||
| P/S | 6.15 | ||
| P/FCF | 23.95 | ||
| P/OCF | 21.52 | ||
| P/B | 4.18 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.95 |
EPS(TTM)2.83
EY3.74%
EPS(NY)3.34
Fwd EY4.41%
FCF(TTM)3.16
FCFY4.18%
OCF(TTM)3.52
OCFY4.65%
SpS12.3
BVpS18.11
TBVpS-13.45
PEG (NY)1.13
PEG (5Y)2.41
Graham Number33.96
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 | 2.55 |
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 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 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%.