Nasdaq, Inc. (NDAQ) has a MoatMap StockRank of 43/100 based on Quality (66/100), Value (15/100), and Momentum (49/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. Nasdaq is an exemplary 'Durable Quality & Moats' business (Q:55) with powerful network effects, regulatory moats, high switching costs, and an asset-light model. Its high ROIC and rational capital allocation make it a superb compounder, aligning perfectly with Terry Smith and Warren Buffett. While not cheap (V:14), the market may consistently underprice the long-term compounding power and resilience of such a robust business model in an environment of elevated inflation and geopolitical uncertainty, offering asymmetric returns.
Nasdaq, Inc. operates a leading global exchange, The Nasdaq Stock Market, and provides critical technology and data solutions to the capital markets worldwide, including trading, listing, and information services. The company's formidable competitive moat stems from strong network effects for listed companies and traders, high switching costs, and proprietary market technology. Nasdaq is a global leader in financial infrastructure, offering essential services and data that underpin global capital flows.
| Price | $91.00 |
| Market Cap | $51.5B |
| P/E (TTM) | 27.37 |
| P/E (Forward) | 20.52 |
| Price/Book | 4.27 |
| Return on Equity | 16.2% |
| Return on Invested Capital | 10.8% |
| Debt/Equity | 79.06 |
| Gross Margin | 100.0% |
| Operating Margin | 48.4% |
| Revenue Growth | 13.7% |
| Dividend Yield | 1.2% |
| Free Cash Flow | $1.6B |
Nasdaq, Inc. operates in the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges industry, part of the Financial Services sector (United States).