Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (ICE) — Stock Score Summary

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (ICE) has a MoatMap StockRank of 37/100 based on Quality (64/100), Value (20/100), and Momentum (40/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. Intercontinental Exchange has an attractive business model (exchanges, data services) with strong moats from network effects and switching costs. However, its Quality score (Q:48) is moderate, and its valuation (V:16) is very expensive. The 'STRONG_SELL' signal indicates it's already priced beyond a margin of safety, violating the 'avoid overpaying' principle, and offers no unpriced macro opportunity.

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (ICE) operates global financial exchanges, clearing houses, and provides proprietary data and listing services across a range of asset classes, notably owning the New York Stock Exchange. Its competitive moat is built on powerful network effects, high regulatory barriers to entry, and diversified revenue from critical market infrastructure. ICE is a dominant player in global trading, clearing, and market data.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$148.30
Market Cap$83.9B
P/E (TTM)21.93
P/E (Forward)17.15
Price/Book2.89
Return on Equity13.9%
Return on Invested Capital9.8%
Debt/Equity70.99
Gross Margin100.0%
Operating Margin57.3%
Revenue Growth20.4%
Dividend Yield1.4%
Free Cash Flow$3.7B

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. operates in the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges industry, part of the Financial Services sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.’s (ICE) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (ICE) is 37/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (64), Value (20), and Momentum (40) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. have an economic moat?
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (ICE) has a Quality factor score of 64/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (ICE) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 37/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. in?
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (ICE) operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges industry (United States).