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Ingredion Incorporated · Consumer Defensive · United States · $6.6B · Avg Vol: $64M/d

64
StockRank
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Q
59
V
64
M
35
P/E (TTM)
11.0x
ROE
13.7%
D/E
0.4x
Dividend %
3.2%
AI CONVICTION THESIS

Insufficient evidence for a screen-pass. Ingredion Incorporated: fails the quant gate on momentum (Q59/V64/M35; every leg must be >= 50). Absence of evidence is neutral; nothing adverse is known.

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%7.2B7.2B7.3B0.7%
EPS1.747.439.749.8811.3659.8%9.2010.7911.581.0%
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%805.0M
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)+0.8%
99.46101103105107Jul 30Aug 20Sep 10
SMA 50SMA 200

Close
$101.13
RSI (14)
22.0
52W High
$123.71
From 52W High
0.8%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
59
ROIC
13.6%65.9
ROE
13.7%68.2
GP/Assets
21.7%36.8
Op. Margin
12.6%69.7
FCF/Assets
4.5%50.3
Piotroski
889.8
Int. Cover
11.2x50.9
D/E Ratio
0.39x47.8
Current Ratio
2.80x77.6
Value
64
P/E (TTM)
11.0x77.8
EV/EBITDA
6.3x77.0
P/FCF
18.6x47.5
P/B
1.4x59.0
P/S
0.9x55.9
Div Yield
3.2%56.2
Momentum
35
52W High %
82%53.2
RS 6M
-20%35.3
SMA 50/200
0.96x38.2
EPS Rev 4W
-1.8%18.4
EPS Rev 12W
-2.2%27.9
EPS Improve
+23%42.8
Q Growth
-42%14.1

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$6.6B
P/E (Forward)
8.9x
Gross Margin
23.7%

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)$6.6B64Hold
LWLamb Weston Holdings, Inc.$7.6B55Hold
SFDSmithfield Foods, Inc.$8.6B73Buy
DARDarling Ingredients Inc.$10.1B56Hold
CPBThe Campbell's Company$7.0B45Hold
SJMThe J. M. Smucker Company$14.1B55Hold
MKC-VMcCormick & Company, Incorporated$14.7B55Hold
MZTIThe Marzetti Company$3.1B53Hold
PPCPilgrim's Pride Corporation$7.5B41Hold
CENTCentral Garden & Pet Company$2.7B76Buy

Peer medians: ROE 9.2% · P/E 20.6x · Gross margin 35.5%

Ingredion Incorporated (INGR): Stock Score Summary

Ingredion Incorporated (INGR) has a MoatMap StockRank of 64/100 based on Quality (59/100), Value (64/100), and Momentum (35/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. Insufficient evidence for a screen-pass. Ingredion Incorporated: fails the quant gate on momentum (Q59/V64/M35; every leg must be >= 50). Absence of evidence is neutral; nothing adverse is known.

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$101.13
Market Cap$6.6B
P/E (TTM)11.01
P/E (Forward)8.92
Price/Book1.41
Return on Equity13.7%
Return on Invested Capital13.6%
Debt/Equity0.39x
Gross Margin23.7%
Operating Margin12.6%
Revenue Growth0.9%
Dividend Yield3.2%
Free Cash Flow$355M

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 64/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (59), Value (64), and Momentum (35) factor ranks across MoatMap’s universe of 25,000+ stocks.
Does Ingredion Incorporated have an economic moat?
Ingredion Incorporated (INGR) has a Quality factor score of 59/100. 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 Hold, based on a StockRank of 64/100. 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).