Ingredion Incorporated (INGR) — Stock Score Summary

Ingredion Incorporated (INGR) has a MoatMap StockRank of 77/100 based on Quality (64/100), Value (64/100), and Momentum (33/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. Ingredion is a commodity ingredient processor with low margins and high exposure to agricultural raw material price volatility, failing our quality compounder screen.

Ingredion Incorporated is a global ingredient solutions provider that transforms corn, tapioca, and other plant-based raw materials into a wide array of starches, sweeteners, and nutritional ingredients for diverse industries, primarily food and beverage. The company's competitive moat is derived from its extensive global manufacturing network, proprietary processing technologies, and deep R&D expertise, enabling it to offer tailored, high-value solutions to major customers worldwide. This broad portfolio and technical differentiation solidify its position as a key partner in sustainable food ingredient innovation.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$101.64
Market Cap$6.5B
P/E (TTM)9.56
P/E (Forward)8.57
Price/Book1.43
Return on Equity16.2%
Return on Invested Capital15.4%
Debt/Equity41.43
Gross Margin24.5%
Operating Margin11.9%
Revenue Growth-1.2%
Dividend Yield3.3%
Free Cash Flow$358M

Ingredion Incorporated operates in the Packaged Foods industry, part of the Consumer Defensive sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ingredion Incorporated’s (INGR) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Ingredion Incorporated (INGR) is 77/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (64), Value (64), and Momentum (33) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Ingredion Incorporated have an economic moat?
Ingredion Incorporated (INGR) 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 Ingredion Incorporated a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Ingredion Incorporated (INGR) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 77/100. 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 Ingredion Incorporated in?
Ingredion Incorporated (INGR) operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically the Packaged Foods industry (United States).