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Ingredion Incorporated · Consumer Defensive · United States · $6.4B · Avg Vol: $94M/d

70
StockRank
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Q
63
V
65
M
36
P/E (TTM)
9.9x
ROE
16.2%
D/E
0.4x
Dividend %
3.2%

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

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.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year20212022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue7.9B8.2B7.4B7.2B-3.1%7.2B7.3B7.5B1.7%
EPS1.747.439.749.8811.3659.8%10.4011.0111.791.9%
Shares65.7M65.2M64.5M63.0M-4.1%63.1M
Debt2.7B2.4B2.0B2.0B-9.7%1.8B
Equity3.3B3.6B3.9B4.4B10.2%
Op CF152.0M1.1B1.4B944.0M83.8%900.0M
Inv CF-320.0M-329.0M-47.0M-444.0M
Fin CF103.0M-569.0M-765.0M-491.0M
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PRICE (1Y)+0.9%
94.7196.7198.71101103Jun 16Jul 9Jul 29
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$101.74
RSI (14)
64.8
52W High
$130.76
From 52W High
0.8%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
63
ROIC
15.4%74.9
ROE
16.2%74.4
GP/Assets
22.3%38.9
Op. Margin
11.9%67.4
FCF/Assets
4.5%50.5
Piotroski
889.0
Int. Cover
27.3x64.1
D/E Ratio
0.41x49.7
Current Ratio
2.76x77.4
Value
65
P/E (TTM)
9.9x84.1
EV/EBITDA
6.2x77.3
P/FCF
17.8x48.9
P/B
1.5x56.2
P/S
0.9x54.9
Div Yield
3.2%53.5
Momentum
36
52W High %
78%42.4
RS 6M
-17%34.0
SMA 50/200
0.92x34.7
EPS Rev 4W
-0.4%57.5
EPS Rev 12W
-3.0%28.0
EPS Improve
+11%28.5
Q Growth
-28%16.6

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$6.4B
P/E (Forward)
8.9x
Gross Margin
24.5%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Consumer Defensive, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of INGR are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
INGRIngredion Incorporated(you)$6.4B70BUY
CSC.DEThe Campbell's Company$6.7B61HOLD
LWLamb Weston Holdings, Inc.$6.8B60HOLD
SJMThe J. M. Smucker Company$12.6B63HOLD
POSTPost Holdings, Inc.$4.1B56HOLD
PPCPilgrim's Pride Corporation$6.8B45HOLD
SFDSmithfield Foods, Inc.$10.3B87STRONG BUY
MZTIThe Marzetti Company$2.9B57HOLD
HRLHormel Foods Corporation$13.9B55HOLD
KHCThe Kraft Heinz Company$30.4B73BUY

Peer medians: ROE 12.3% · P/E 21.6x · Gross margin 35.0%

Ingredion Incorporated (INGR) — Stock Score Summary

Ingredion Incorporated (INGR) has a MoatMap StockRank of 70/100 based on Quality (63/100), Value (65/100), and Momentum (36/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY.

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$101.74
Market Cap$6.4B
P/E (TTM)9.86
P/E (Forward)8.87
Price/Book1.47
Return on Equity16.2%
Return on Invested Capital15.4%
Debt/Equity0.41x
Gross Margin24.5%
Operating Margin11.9%
Revenue Growth-1.2%
Dividend Yield3.2%
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 70/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (63), Value (65), and Momentum (36) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Ingredion Incorporated have an economic moat?
Ingredion Incorporated (INGR) has a Quality factor score of 63/100. 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 70/100. 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).