NASDAQ INC (NAQ.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:NAQ - US6311031081 - Common Stock
76.7 EUR
-0.28 (-0.36%)
Taking everything into account, NAQ scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. NAQ was compared to 121 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 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.
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 75.21% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of NAQ (13.52%) is better than 70.25% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of NAQ (7.71%) is better than 78.51% 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 9.05%.
The 3 year average ROIC (7.46%) for NAQ is below the current ROIC(7.71%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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 61.16% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of NAQ has declined.
NAQ has a better Operating Margin (28.43%) than 66.94% of its industry peers.
NAQ's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
NAQ's Gross Margin of 62.26% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NAQ outperforms 69.42% of its industry peers.
NAQ's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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.
NAQ has more shares outstanding than it did 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 2.62. 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's Altman-Z score of 2.62 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NAQ outperforms 73.55% 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.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 4.34, NAQ is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.38% of the companies in the same industry.
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 of 0.72. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: NAQ outperforms 51.24% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.72 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.34 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.62 |
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 comparable to the rest of the industry.
| 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.
The Revenue has grown by 16.44% in the past year. This is quite good.
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
NAQ is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 13.25% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, NAQ will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 7.56% on average per year.
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
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.
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
NAQ is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 27.20.
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 26.15.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.12 indicates a rather expensive valuation of NAQ.
NAQ's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of NAQ to the average of the S&P500 Index (36.22), we can say NAQ is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.12 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, NAQ is valued a bit cheaper than 67.77% of the companies in the same industry.
68.59% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NAQ, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 24.31 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.64 |
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.
NAQ's earnings are expected to grow with 15.24% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.15
PEG (5Y)2.45
EPS Next 2Y17.06%
EPS Next 3Y15.24%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
NAQ has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.20%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.55, NAQ has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, NAQ's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.2% |
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
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 (12/2/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
76.7
-0.28 (-0.36%)
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 Cap43.80B
Revenue(TTM)8.17B
Net Income(TTM)1.63B
Analysts81.54
Price Target92.42 (20.5%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.2% |
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)2.93%
PT rev (3m)2.66%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.21%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.74%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.34%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.17%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.69%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.55%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.87%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.12 | ||
| P/S | 6.24 | ||
| P/FCF | 24.31 | ||
| P/OCF | 21.84 | ||
| P/B | 4.24 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.64 |
EPS(TTM)2.82
EY3.68%
EPS(NY)3.32
Fwd EY4.33%
FCF(TTM)3.15
FCFY4.11%
OCF(TTM)3.51
OCFY4.58%
SpS12.28
BVpS18.08
TBVpS-13.43
PEG (NY)1.15
PEG (5Y)2.45
Graham Number33.87
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 | 2.62 |
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%.