97.43 USD
+2.07 (+2.17%)
Overall NDAQ gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated NDAQ against 238 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of NDAQ get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. NDAQ is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year NDAQ was profitable.
In the past year NDAQ had a positive cash flow from operations.
NDAQ had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
NDAQ had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
NDAQ's Return On Assets of 5.30% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NDAQ outperforms 71.01% of its industry peers.
NDAQ has a Return On Equity of 13.52%. This is in the better half of the industry: NDAQ outperforms 72.27% of its industry peers.
NDAQ has a Return On Invested Capital of 7.71%. This is amongst the best in the industry. NDAQ outperforms 81.51% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for NDAQ is in line with the industry average of 7.00%.
The 3 year average ROIC (7.46%) for NDAQ 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
NDAQ's Profit Margin of 19.89% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. NDAQ outperforms 55.04% of its industry peers.
NDAQ's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a Operating Margin value of 28.43%, NDAQ perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.56% of the companies in the same industry.
NDAQ's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
NDAQ's Gross Margin of 62.26% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NDAQ outperforms 72.27% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of NDAQ 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, NDAQ has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 5 years ago, NDAQ has more shares outstanding
NDAQ has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.69 indicates that NDAQ is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
NDAQ has a better Altman-Z score (2.69) than 73.95% of its industry peers.
NDAQ has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.34. This is a neutral value as NDAQ would need 4.34 years to pay back of all of its debts.
NDAQ has a better Debt to FCF ratio (4.34) than 72.27% of its industry peers.
NDAQ has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.72. This is a neutral value indicating NDAQ is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
NDAQ's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.72 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. NDAQ outperforms 57.14% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.72 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.34 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.69 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
NDAQ has a Current Ratio of 0.99. This is a bad value and indicates that NDAQ is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
NDAQ has a Current ratio (0.99) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.99 indicates that NDAQ may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
NDAQ 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.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 11.09% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
NDAQ shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 16.44%.
Measured over the past years, NDAQ 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
Based on estimates for the next years, NDAQ will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 13.25% on average per year.
NDAQ is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 7.56% yearly.
EPS Next Y23.92%
EPS Next 2Y17.35%
EPS Next 3Y15.61%
EPS Next 5Y13.25%
Revenue Next Year11.49%
Revenue Next 2Y9.61%
Revenue Next 3Y9.03%
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 29.70 indicates a quite expensive valuation of NDAQ.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, NDAQ is valued a bit more expensive than 71.01% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.39, NDAQ is valued at the same level.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 25.09, which means the current valuation is very expensive for NDAQ.
NDAQ's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. NDAQ is more expensive than 63.45% of the companies in the same industry.
NDAQ's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 23.84.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.7 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.09 |
4.2 Price Multiples
69.33% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NDAQ, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
NDAQ's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 26.52 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.38 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
NDAQ's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of NDAQ may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as NDAQ's earnings are expected to grow with 15.61% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.24
PEG (5Y)2.68
EPS Next 2Y17.35%
EPS Next 3Y15.61%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.14%, NDAQ has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.43, NDAQ is paying slightly less dividend.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, NDAQ is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.14% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of NDAQ grows each year by 8.85%, which is quite nice.
NDAQ has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
NDAQ has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.85%
Div Incr Years12
Div Non Decr Years12
5.3 Sustainability
NDAQ pays out 36.06% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
NDAQ's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP36.06%
EPS Next 2Y17.35%
EPS Next 3Y15.61%
NASDAQ:NDAQ (12/22/2025, 12:36:59 PM)
97.43
+2.07 (+2.17%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners75.5%
Inst Owner Change0.61%
Ins Owners0.54%
Ins Owner Change-0.08%
Market Cap55.63B
Revenue(TTM)8.17B
Net Income(TTM)1.63B
Analysts82.5
Price Target109.06 (11.94%)
Short Float %1.43%
Short Ratio2.14
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.14% |
Yearly Dividend0.94
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.85%
DP36.06%
Div Incr Years12
Div Non Decr Years12
Ex-Date
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)1.89%
PT rev (3m)3.47%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.71%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4.19%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.2%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.37%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.22%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.91%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.13%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.95%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.7 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.09 | ||
| P/S | 6.81 | ||
| P/FCF | 26.52 | ||
| P/OCF | 23.83 | ||
| P/B | 4.63 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.38 |
EPS(TTM)3.28
EY3.37%
EPS(NY)3.88
Fwd EY3.99%
FCF(TTM)3.67
FCFY3.77%
OCF(TTM)4.09
OCFY4.2%
SpS14.3
BVpS21.06
TBVpS-15.64
PEG (NY)1.24
PEG (5Y)2.68
Graham Number39.42
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 | 2.69 |
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 Y23.92%
EPS Next 2Y17.35%
EPS Next 3Y15.61%
EPS Next 5Y13.25%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)16.44%
Revenue growth 3Y7.93%
Revenue growth 5Y11.67%
Sales Q2Q%14.75%
Revenue Next Year11.49%
Revenue Next 2Y9.61%
Revenue Next 3Y9.03%
Revenue Next 5Y7.56%
EBIT growth 1Y22.92%
EBIT growth 3Y6.98%
EBIT growth 5Y12.18%
EBIT Next Year20.96%
EBIT Next 3Y12.98%
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 / NDAQ FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for NDAQ stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to NDAQ.
What is the valuation status of NASDAQ INC (NDAQ) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to NASDAQ INC (NDAQ). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of NDAQ stock?
NASDAQ INC (NDAQ) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for NDAQ stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for NASDAQ INC (NDAQ) is 29.7 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.63.
What is the financial health of NASDAQ INC (NDAQ) stock?
The financial health rating of NASDAQ INC (NDAQ) is 4 / 10.