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Intercontinental Exchange Inc (ICE) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

Intercontinental Exchange Inc stock (ICE) is currently trading at $156.83. Intercontinental Exchange Inc PE ratio is 27.01. Intercontinental Exchange Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 8.95. Analyst consensus price target for ICE is $197.21. WallStSmart rates ICE as Hold.

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ICE

Intercontinental Exchange Inc

NYSEFINANCIAL SERVICES
$156.83
$1.01 (0.65%)
52W$142.28
$187.65
Target$197.21+25.7%

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ICE Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors

Benjamin Graham Formula · Intercontinental Exchange Inc (ICE)

Margin of Safety
+38.6%
Strong Buy Zone
ICE Fair Value
$255.26
Graham Formula
Current Price
$156.83
$98.43 below fair value
Undervalued
Fair: $255.26
Overvalued
Price $156.83
Graham IV $255.26
Analyst $197.21

ICE trades at a significant discount to its Graham intrinsic value of $255.26, offering a 39% margin of safety — a level value investors typically seek before buying.

Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

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Smart Analysis

Intercontinental Exchange Inc (ICE) · 10 metrics scored

Smart Score

63
out of 100
Grade: C+
Buy
Investment Rating

Category Performance

WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.

Investment Thesis

Strong fundamentals in market cap, operating margin, eps growth. Concerns around price/sales. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.

Intercontinental Exchange Inc (ICE) Key Strengths (5)

Avg Score: 9.4/10
Operating MarginProfitability
49.60%10/10

Keeps $50 of every $100 in revenue after operating costs

Profit MarginProfitability
33.40%10/10

Keeps $33 of every $100 in revenue as net profit

Institutional Own.Quality
94.74%10/10

94.74% of shares held by major funds and institutions

Market CapQuality
$88.85B9/10

Large-cap company with substantial market presence

EPS GrowthGrowth
23.40%8/10

Strong earnings growth at 23.40% per year

Supporting Valuation Data

ICE Target Price
$197.21
20% Upside

Intercontinental Exchange Inc (ICE) Areas to Watch (5)

Avg Score: 3.8/10
Price/SalesValuation
8.952/10

Very expensive at 8.9x annual revenue

PEG RatioValuation
2.204/10

Paying a premium for growth, expensive relative to earnings expansion

Price/BookValuation
3.114/10

Premium pricing at 3.1x book value

Revenue GrowthGrowth
7.80%4/10

Modest revenue growth at 7.80%

Return on EquityProfitability
11.90%5/10

Moderate profitability with room for improvement

Supporting Valuation Data

P/E Ratio
27.01
Expensive
Trailing P/E
27.01
Expensive
Price/Sales (TTM)
8.95
Premium
EV/Revenue
8.44
Premium

Intercontinental Exchange Inc (ICE) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 63/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C+ grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 5 register as strengths (avg 9.4/10) while 5 fall into concern territory (avg 3.8/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on Operating Margin, Profit Margin, Institutional Own.. Profitability is solid with Operating Margin at 49.60%, Profit Margin at 33.40%. Growth metrics are encouraging with EPS Growth at 23.40%.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are Price/Sales, PEG Ratio, Price/Book. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (2.20), Price/Sales (8.95), Price/Book (3.11) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 7.80%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 11.90%.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Price/Sales improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 11.90% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 7.80% needing to reaccelerate.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. Strengths and concerns are roughly balanced. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.

Bottom Line

Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Operating Margin, Profit Margin) and negatives (Price/Sales, PEG Ratio). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.

Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.

ICE Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue

ICE's Price-to-Sales ratio of 8.95x trades at a deep discount to its historical average of 31.35x (43th percentile). The current valuation is 94% below its historical high of 146.54x set in Feb 2007, and 70% above its historical low of 5.28x in Sep 2022.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for Intercontinental Exchange Inc (ICE) · FINANCIAL SERVICESFINANCIAL DATA & STOCK EXCHANGES

The Big Picture

Intercontinental Exchange Inc is a mature, profitable business with steady cash generation. Revenue reached 9.9B with 8% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are strong at 33.4%, reflecting pricing power and operational efficiency.

Key Findings

Excellent Capital Efficiency

ROE of 1190.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.

Strong Profitability

Profit margin of 33.4% and operating margin of 49.6% demonstrate strong pricing power and operational efficiency.

What to Watch Next

Debt management: total debt of 20.3B is significantly higher than cash (837M). Monitor refinancing risk.

Sector dynamics: monitor FINANCIAL DATA & STOCK EXCHANGES industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Intercontinental Exchange Inc.

Bottom Line

Intercontinental Exchange Inc is a well-established business delivering consistent profitability with 33.4% margins. The growth phase may be slowing, but strong cash generation and operational efficiency make it suitable for investors seeking reliability over excitement.

This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

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About Intercontinental Exchange Inc(ICE)

Exchange

NYSE

Sector

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Industry

FINANCIAL DATA & STOCK EXCHANG...

Country

USA

The Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) is an American Fortune 500 company formed in 2000 that operates global exchanges, clearing houses and provides mortgage technology, data and listing services. The company owns exchanges for financial and commodity markets, and operates regulated exchanges and marketplaces.

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