NASDAQ INC (NAQ.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:NAQ - US6311031081 - Common Stock
85.21 EUR
+1.63 (+1.95%)
NAQ gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 120 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. While NAQ has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. NAQ is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
NAQ had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year NAQ had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years NAQ has been profitable.
In the past 5 years NAQ always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
NAQ has a Return On Assets of 5.30%. This is in the better half of the industry: NAQ outperforms 75.83% of its industry peers.
NAQ's Return On Equity of 13.52% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NAQ outperforms 71.67% of its industry peers.
NAQ has a better Return On Invested Capital (7.71%) than 80.00% 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 8.64%.
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 64.17% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of NAQ has declined.
NAQ's Operating Margin of 28.43% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NAQ outperforms 70.00% of its industry peers.
NAQ's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
NAQ has a better Gross Margin (62.26%) than 72.50% 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
The number of shares outstanding for NAQ remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, NAQ has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, NAQ has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.74 indicates that NAQ is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
NAQ's Altman-Z score of 2.74 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NAQ outperforms 77.50% 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.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 4.34, NAQ is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.50% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.72 indicates that NAQ is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.72, NAQ is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.72 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.34 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.74 |
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.
NAQ's Current ratio of 0.99 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NAQ outperforms 60.83% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.99 indicates that NAQ may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
NAQ's Quick ratio of 0.99 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NAQ outperforms 61.67% of 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.
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%.
NAQ shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 11.67% yearly.
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.
NAQ is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 7.56% yearly.
EPS Next Y24%
EPS Next 2Y17.6%
EPS Next 3Y15.8%
EPS Next 5Y13.25%
Revenue Next Year11.53%
Revenue Next 2Y9.69%
Revenue Next 3Y9.09%
Revenue Next 5Y7.56%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
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 30.54 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.
NAQ's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.17.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.67 indicates a quite expensive valuation of NAQ.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of NAQ is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of NAQ to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.79), we can say NAQ is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.54 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.67 |
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 69.17% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, NAQ is valued a bit cheaper than 70.83% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 27.25 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.93 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
NAQ's 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 15.80% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.27
PEG (5Y)2.75
EPS Next 2Y17.6%
EPS Next 3Y15.8%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
NAQ has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.11%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.25, NAQ has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.94, NAQ's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.11% |
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.
NAQ's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP36.06%
EPS Next 2Y17.6%
EPS Next 3Y15.8%
FRA:NAQ (1/6/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
85.21
+1.63 (+1.95%)
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 Cap48.65B
Revenue(TTM)8.17B
Net Income(TTM)1.63B
Analysts82.5
Price Target93.36 (9.56%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.11% |
Yearly Dividend0.8
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)1.01%
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 | 30.54 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.67 | ||
| P/S | 7 | ||
| P/FCF | 27.25 | ||
| P/OCF | 24.48 | ||
| P/B | 4.76 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.93 |
EPS(TTM)2.79
EY3.27%
EPS(NY)3.32
Fwd EY3.9%
FCF(TTM)3.13
FCFY3.67%
OCF(TTM)3.48
OCFY4.08%
SpS12.17
BVpS17.92
TBVpS-13.31
PEG (NY)1.27
PEG (5Y)2.75
Graham Number33.54
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 | 2.74 |
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 5Y13.25%
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 7 / 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%.