Nasdaq, Inc. (NDAQ) — Stock Score Summary

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.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$91.00
Market Cap$51.5B
P/E (TTM)27.37
P/E (Forward)20.52
Price/Book4.27
Return on Equity16.2%
Return on Invested Capital10.8%
Debt/Equity79.06
Gross Margin100.0%
Operating Margin48.4%
Revenue Growth13.7%
Dividend Yield1.2%
Free Cash Flow$1.6B

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nasdaq, Inc.’s (NDAQ) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Nasdaq, Inc. (NDAQ) is 43/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (66), Value (15), and Momentum (49) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Nasdaq, Inc. have an economic moat?
Nasdaq, Inc. (NDAQ) has a Quality factor score of 66/100. 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 Nasdaq, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Nasdaq, Inc. (NDAQ) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 43/100. 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 Nasdaq, Inc. in?
Nasdaq, Inc. (NDAQ) operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges industry (United States).