ICL GROUP LTD (ICL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:ICL - IL0002810146 - Common Stock
6.11 USD
+0.03 (+0.49%)
Overall ICL gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated ICL against 83 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. ICL scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. ICL has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
ICL had positive earnings in the past year.
ICL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years ICL has been profitable.
ICL had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
ICL has a Return On Assets of 2.97%. This is in the better half of the industry: ICL outperforms 63.86% of its industry peers.
ICL has a better Return On Equity (6.10%) than 68.67% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 5.24%, ICL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.24% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ICL is significantly above the industry average of 6.34%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (5.24%) for ICL is well below the 3 year average (13.86%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that ICL had better years and this may not be a problem.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.97% | ||
| ROE | 6.1% | ||
| ROIC | 5.24% |
ROA(3y)9.18%
ROA(5y)6.94%
ROE(3y)19.28%
ROE(5y)15.08%
ROIC(3y)13.86%
ROIC(5y)10.81%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of ICL (5.28%) is better than 71.08% of its industry peers.
ICL's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
ICL has a Operating Margin of 10.46%. This is in the better half of the industry: ICL outperforms 60.24% of its industry peers.
ICL's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of ICL (32.29%) is better than 60.24% of its industry peers.
ICL's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 10.46% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.28% | ||
| GM | 32.29% |
OM growth 3Y-13.01%
OM growth 5Y-4.18%
PM growth 3Y-19.15%
PM growth 5Y-7.97%
GM growth 3Y-4.23%
GM growth 5Y-0.88%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so ICL is creating value.
ICL has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
ICL has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, ICL has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.35 indicates that ICL is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 2.35, ICL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.06% of the companies in the same industry.
ICL has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.12. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as ICL would need 6.12 years to pay back of all of its debts.
ICL has a Debt to FCF ratio of 6.12. This is in the better half of the industry: ICL outperforms 75.90% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.42 indicates that ICL is not too dependend on debt financing.
ICL has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.42. This is in the better half of the industry: ICL outperforms 71.08% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.42 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.12 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.35 |
ROIC/WACC0.69
WACC7.62%
2.3 Liquidity
ICL has a Current Ratio of 1.75. This is a normal value and indicates that ICL is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.75, ICL is not doing good in the industry: 60.24% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 1.05 indicates that ICL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of ICL (1.05) is worse than 63.86% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.75 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.05 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for ICL have decreased by -7.50% in the last year.
ICL shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -1.22%.
Measured over the past years, ICL shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.35% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-7.5%
EPS 3Y-16.38%
EPS 5Y0%
EPS Q2Q%-10%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.22%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.55%
Revenue growth 5Y5.35%
Sales Q2Q%4.57%
3.2 Future
ICL is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 12.56% yearly.
ICL is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.13% yearly.
EPS Next Y-3.39%
EPS Next 2Y12.89%
EPS Next 3Y12.56%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.8%
Revenue Next 2Y4.5%
Revenue Next 3Y4.13%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 16.51 indicates a correct valuation of ICL.
ICL's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. ICL is cheaper than 65.06% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of ICL to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.41), we can say ICL is valued slightly cheaper.
ICL is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.62.
67.47% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ICL, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
ICL is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.87, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.51 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.62 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ICL is valued a bit cheaper than 74.70% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, ICL is valued a bit cheaper than 73.49% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.57 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.5 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
ICL has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
ICL's earnings are expected to grow with 12.56% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y12.89%
EPS Next 3Y12.56%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
ICL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.07%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.47, ICL pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, ICL pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.07% |
5.2 History
The dividend of ICL decreases each year by -1.81%.
ICL has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.81%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
64.85% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ICL. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP64.85%
EPS Next 2Y12.89%
EPS Next 3Y12.56%
NYSE:ICL (9/23/2025, 9:47:29 AM)
6.11
+0.03 (+0.49%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners23.58%
Inst Owner Change3.18%
Ins Owners0.1%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap7.89B
Analysts47.5
Price Target0.02 (-99.67%)
Short Float %0.22%
Short Ratio2.34
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.07% |
Yearly Dividend0.19
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.81%
DP64.85%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-9.62%
Min EPS beat(2)-18.25%
Max EPS beat(2)-0.99%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)1.71%
Min EPS beat(4)-18.25%
Max EPS beat(4)25.18%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)9.5%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)6.24%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)18.56%
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)-69.34%
PT rev (3m)-67.72%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-15.38%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-16.24%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.9%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.38%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.51 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.62 | ||
| P/S | 1.13 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.57 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.09 | ||
| P/B | 1.31 | ||
| P/tB | 1.55 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.5 |
EPS(TTM)0.37
EY6.06%
EPS(NY)0.48
Fwd EY7.93%
FCF(TTM)0.37
FCFY6.04%
OCF(TTM)1
OCFY16.41%
SpS5.39
BVpS4.66
TBVpS3.93
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.97% | ||
| ROE | 6.1% | ||
| ROCE | 7.31% | ||
| ROIC | 5.24% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.64% | ||
| ROICexgc | 6.28% | ||
| OM | 10.46% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.28% | ||
| GM | 32.29% | ||
| FCFM | 6.85% |
ROA(3y)9.18%
ROA(5y)6.94%
ROE(3y)19.28%
ROE(5y)15.08%
ROIC(3y)13.86%
ROIC(5y)10.81%
ROICexc(3y)14.67%
ROICexc(5y)11.45%
ROICexgc(3y)16.24%
ROICexgc(5y)12.7%
ROCE(3y)19.96%
ROCE(5y)15.59%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-15.7%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-1.81%
ROICexc growth 3Y-15.48%
ROICexc growth 5Y-2.08%
OM growth 3Y-13.01%
OM growth 5Y-4.18%
PM growth 3Y-19.15%
PM growth 5Y-7.97%
GM growth 3Y-4.23%
GM growth 5Y-0.88%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.56
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.42 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.12 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.92 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 136.79% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 11.76% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 6.21 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 97.66% | ||
| Profit Quality | 129.7% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.75 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.05 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.35 |
F-Score5
WACC7.62%
ROIC/WACC0.69
Cap/Depr(3y)138.38%
Cap/Depr(5y)133.57%
Cap/Sales(3y)9.41%
Cap/Sales(5y)9.89%
Profit Quality(3y)123.56%
Profit Quality(5y)409.37%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-7.5%
EPS 3Y-16.38%
EPS 5Y0%
EPS Q2Q%-10%
EPS Next Y-3.39%
EPS Next 2Y12.89%
EPS Next 3Y12.56%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.22%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.55%
Revenue growth 5Y5.35%
Sales Q2Q%4.57%
Revenue Next Year3.8%
Revenue Next 2Y4.5%
Revenue Next 3Y4.13%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-7.97%
EBIT growth 3Y-13.49%
EBIT growth 5Y0.95%
EBIT Next Year73.14%
EBIT Next 3Y23.84%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-57.35%
FCF growth 3Y18.48%
FCF growth 5Y12.66%
OCF growth 1Y-29.9%
OCF growth 3Y11.29%
OCF growth 5Y8.15%