INGREDION INC (INGR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:INGR - US4571871023 - Common Stock
107.595 USD
+0.02 (+0.01%)
Overall INGR gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated INGR against 87 industry peers in the Food Products industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making INGR a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. INGR is cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. With these ratings, INGR could be worth investigating further for value investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year INGR was profitable.
INGR had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years INGR has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years INGR had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of INGR (8.41%) is better than 89.66% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of INGR (15.55%) is better than 88.51% of its industry peers.
INGR has a Return On Invested Capital of 11.85%. This is amongst the best in the industry. INGR outperforms 89.66% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for INGR is significantly below the industry average of 28.38%.
The 3 year average ROIC (10.82%) for INGR is below the current ROIC(11.85%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.41% | ||
| ROE | 15.55% | ||
| ROIC | 11.85% |
ROA(3y)7.87%
ROA(5y)6.07%
ROE(3y)16.94%
ROE(5y)13.28%
ROIC(3y)10.82%
ROIC(5y)9.98%
1.3 Margins
INGR has a better Profit Margin (9.07%) than 85.06% of its industry peers.
INGR's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
INGR's Operating Margin of 14.60% is amongst the best of the industry. INGR outperforms 86.21% of its industry peers.
INGR's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of INGR (25.43%) is better than 62.07% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of INGR has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 14.6% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.07% | ||
| GM | 25.43% |
OM growth 3Y10.37%
OM growth 5Y3.2%
PM growth 3Y72.48%
PM growth 5Y5.54%
GM growth 3Y7.68%
GM growth 5Y2.67%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
INGR has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, INGR has less shares outstanding
INGR has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for INGR has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
INGR has an Altman-Z score of 3.85. This indicates that INGR is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of INGR (3.85) is better than 85.06% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of INGR is 3.29, which is a good value as it means it would take INGR, 3.29 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
INGR's Debt to FCF ratio of 3.29 is amongst the best of the industry. INGR outperforms 82.76% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.42 indicates that INGR is not too dependend on debt financing.
INGR has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.42) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.42 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.29 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.85 |
ROIC/WACC1.67
WACC7.09%
2.3 Liquidity
INGR has a Current Ratio of 2.75. This indicates that INGR is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 2.75, INGR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.46% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.79 indicates that INGR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.79, INGR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.61% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.75 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.79 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
INGR shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 12.54%, which is quite good.
Measured over the past years, INGR shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 9.90% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, INGR shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -3.83% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.66% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)12.54%
EPS 3Y16.87%
EPS 5Y9.9%
EPS Q2Q%-9.84%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.83%
Revenue growth 3Y2.53%
Revenue growth 5Y3.66%
Sales Q2Q%-2.89%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 3.42% on average over the next years.
INGR is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.01% yearly.
EPS Next Y9.05%
EPS Next 2Y6.02%
EPS Next 3Y6.06%
EPS Next 5Y3.42%
Revenue Next Year-0.89%
Revenue Next 2Y0.84%
Revenue Next 3Y1.39%
Revenue Next 5Y1.01%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
INGR is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 9.59.
INGR's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. INGR is cheaper than 87.36% of the companies in the same industry.
INGR's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.15.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.00, the valuation of INGR can be described as very reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of INGR indicates a rather cheap valuation: INGR is cheaper than 93.10% of the companies listed in the same industry.
INGR's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 36.12.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.59 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of INGR indicates a rather cheap valuation: INGR is cheaper than 82.76% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, INGR is valued a bit cheaper than 77.01% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.65 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.03 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
INGR has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.06
PEG (5Y)0.97
EPS Next 2Y6.02%
EPS Next 3Y6.06%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
INGR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.07%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
INGR's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 5.21.
INGR's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.41.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.07% |
5.2 History
The dividend of INGR has a limited annual growth rate of 4.40%.
INGR has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
INGR has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.4%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
32.02% of the earnings are spent on dividend by INGR. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
INGR's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP32.02%
EPS Next 2Y6.02%
EPS Next 3Y6.06%
NYSE:INGR (11/28/2025, 12:49:02 PM)
107.595
+0.02 (+0.01%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners93.91%
Inst Owner Change1.12%
Ins Owners0.82%
Ins Owner Change0.3%
Market Cap6.91B
Revenue(TTM)7.26B
Net Income(TTM)659.00M
Analysts76.92
Price Target127.42 (18.43%)
Short Float %2.86%
Short Ratio2.96
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.07% |
Yearly Dividend3.24
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.4%
DP32.02%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-2.85%
Min EPS beat(2)-6.61%
Max EPS beat(2)0.92%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)3.86%
Min EPS beat(4)-6.61%
Max EPS beat(4)20.64%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)5.84%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)9.16%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)6.9%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-5.63%
Min Revenue beat(2)-6.39%
Max Revenue beat(2)-4.88%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-5.1%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.39%
Max Revenue beat(4)-3.31%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-6.33%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-6.03%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-4.12%
PT rev (1m)-15.53%
PT rev (3m)-15.53%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.89%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.52%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.51%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.06%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-4.86%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.51%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.08%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.59 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9 | ||
| P/S | 0.95 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.65 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.08 | ||
| P/B | 1.63 | ||
| P/tB | 2.33 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.03 |
EPS(TTM)11.22
EY10.43%
EPS(NY)11.95
Fwd EY11.11%
FCF(TTM)8.51
FCFY7.91%
OCF(TTM)15.19
OCFY14.12%
SpS113.15
BVpS66.03
TBVpS46.2
PEG (NY)1.06
PEG (5Y)0.97
Graham Number129.11
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.41% | ||
| ROE | 15.55% | ||
| ROCE | 16.17% | ||
| ROIC | 11.85% | ||
| ROICexc | 13.77% | ||
| ROICexgc | 17.74% | ||
| OM | 14.6% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.07% | ||
| GM | 25.43% | ||
| FCFM | 7.52% |
ROA(3y)7.87%
ROA(5y)6.07%
ROE(3y)16.94%
ROE(5y)13.28%
ROIC(3y)10.82%
ROIC(5y)9.98%
ROICexc(3y)11.98%
ROICexc(5y)11%
ROICexgc(3y)15.53%
ROICexgc(5y)14.43%
ROCE(3y)15.46%
ROCE(5y)14.31%
ROICexgc growth 3Y14.86%
ROICexgc growth 5Y5.37%
ROICexc growth 3Y15.04%
ROICexc growth 5Y5.66%
OM growth 3Y10.37%
OM growth 5Y3.2%
PM growth 3Y72.48%
PM growth 5Y5.54%
GM growth 3Y7.68%
GM growth 5Y2.67%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.93
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.42 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.29 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.41 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 195.89% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.91% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 76.23% | ||
| Profit Quality | 82.85% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.75 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.79 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.85 |
F-Score7
WACC7.09%
ROIC/WACC1.67
Cap/Depr(3y)141.49%
Cap/Depr(5y)144.09%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.9%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.35%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)12.54%
EPS 3Y16.87%
EPS 5Y9.9%
EPS Q2Q%-9.84%
EPS Next Y9.05%
EPS Next 2Y6.02%
EPS Next 3Y6.06%
EPS Next 5Y3.42%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.83%
Revenue growth 3Y2.53%
Revenue growth 5Y3.66%
Sales Q2Q%-2.89%
Revenue Next Year-0.89%
Revenue Next 2Y0.84%
Revenue Next 3Y1.39%
Revenue Next 5Y1.01%
EBIT growth 1Y10.19%
EBIT growth 3Y13.16%
EBIT growth 5Y6.97%
EBIT Next Year26.71%
EBIT Next 3Y10.25%
EBIT Next 5Y4.96%
FCF growth 1Y40.36%
FCF growth 3Y131.07%
FCF growth 5Y26.38%
OCF growth 1Y35.6%
OCF growth 3Y54.15%
OCF growth 5Y16.13%
INGREDION INC / INGR FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for INGREDION INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to INGR.
What is the valuation status of INGREDION INC (INGR) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to INGREDION INC (INGR). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of INGR stock?
INGREDION INC (INGR) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for INGR stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for INGREDION INC (INGR) is 9.59 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.63.
What is the financial health of INGREDION INC (INGR) stock?
The financial health rating of INGREDION INC (INGR) is 8 / 10.