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INGREDION INC (INGR) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:INGR - US4571871023 - Common Stock

129.25 USD
+1.18 (+0.92%)
Last: 8/27/2025, 8:04:00 PM
129.25 USD
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After Hours: 8/27/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

7

Overall INGR gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated INGR against 90 industry peers in the Food Products industry. INGR has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on INGR. With these ratings, INGR could be worth investigating further for value investing!.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

INGR had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year INGR had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years INGR has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years INGR always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
INGR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFINGR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B

1.2 Ratios

INGR's Return On Assets of 8.69% is amongst the best of the industry. INGR outperforms 88.89% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 16.11%, INGR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.22% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 12.25%, INGR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.78% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for INGR is significantly below the industry average of 27.81%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (12.25%) for INGR is above the 3 year average (10.82%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.69%
ROE 16.11%
ROIC 12.25%
ROA(3y)7.87%
ROA(5y)6.07%
ROE(3y)16.94%
ROE(5y)13.28%
ROIC(3y)10.82%
ROIC(5y)9.98%
INGR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICINGR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

With an excellent Profit Margin value of 9.24%, INGR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
INGR's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
INGR has a Operating Margin of 14.87%. This is amongst the best in the industry. INGR outperforms 84.44% of its industry peers.
INGR's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
INGR has a Gross Margin (25.57%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
INGR's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 14.87%
PM (TTM) 9.24%
GM 25.57%
OM growth 3Y10.37%
OM growth 5Y3.2%
PM growth 3Y72.48%
PM growth 5Y5.54%
GM growth 3Y7.68%
GM growth 5Y2.67%
INGR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsINGR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so INGR is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, INGR has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, INGR has less shares outstanding
INGR has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
INGR Yearly Shares OutstandingINGR Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M
INGR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsINGR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

INGR has an Altman-Z score of 4.11. This indicates that INGR is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
INGR has a better Altman-Z score (4.11) than 81.11% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of INGR is 2.23, which is a good value as it means it would take INGR, 2.23 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
INGR has a better Debt to FCF ratio (2.23) than 85.56% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.43 indicates that INGR is not too dependend on debt financing.
INGR has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.43) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.43
Debt/FCF 2.23
Altman-Z 4.11
ROIC/WACC1.63
WACC7.51%
INGR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFINGR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B 3B

2.3 Liquidity

INGR has a Current Ratio of 2.78. This indicates that INGR is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
INGR's Current ratio of 2.78 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. INGR outperforms 78.89% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.81 indicates that INGR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of INGR (1.81) is better than 82.22% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.78
Quick Ratio 1.81
INGR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesINGR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

INGR shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 24.54%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 9.90% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
The Revenue has decreased by -5.16% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, INGR shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.66% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)24.54%
EPS 3Y16.87%
EPS 5Y9.9%
EPS Q2Q%0%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.16%
Revenue growth 3Y2.53%
Revenue growth 5Y3.66%
Sales Q2Q%-2.4%

3.2 Future

INGR is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 1.09% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, INGR will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.07% on average per year.
EPS Next Y9.12%
EPS Next 2Y5.7%
EPS Next 3Y4.29%
EPS Next 5Y1.09%
Revenue Next Year-0.81%
Revenue Next 2Y0.81%
Revenue Next 3Y1.44%
Revenue Next 5Y1.07%

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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
INGR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesINGR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2B 4B 6B 8B
INGR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesINGR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2 4 6 8 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 11.22 indicates a reasonable valuation of INGR.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, INGR is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 78.89% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.14. INGR is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 10.88, which indicates a very decent valuation of INGR.
84.44% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than INGR, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.80, INGR is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.22
Fwd PE 10.88
INGR Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsINGR Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

INGR's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. INGR is cheaper than 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, INGR is valued cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 10.33
EV/EBITDA 7.03
INGR Per share dataINGR EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80 100

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)1.23
PEG (5Y)1.13
EPS Next 2Y5.7%
EPS Next 3Y4.29%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.51%, INGR has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.61, INGR pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
INGR's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.34.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.51%

5.2 History

The dividend of INGR has a limited annual growth rate of 4.40%.
INGR has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
The dividend of INGR decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.4%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
INGR Yearly Dividends per shareINGR Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

5.3 Sustainability

31.36% of the earnings are spent on dividend by INGR. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of INGR is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP31.36%
EPS Next 2Y5.7%
EPS Next 3Y4.29%
INGR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendINGR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
INGR Dividend Payout.INGR Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.INGR Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

INGREDION INC

NYSE:INGR (8/27/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 129.25 0 (0%)

129.25

+1.18 (+0.92%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)08-01 2025-08-01/bmo
Earnings (Next)11-03 2025-11-03/bmo
Inst Owners93.58%
Inst Owner Change-0.02%
Ins Owners0.82%
Ins Owner Change2.56%
Market Cap8.30B
Analysts76.92
Price Target150.85 (16.71%)
Short Float %2.02%
Short Ratio2.77
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.51%
Yearly Dividend3.24
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.4%
DP31.36%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date07-01 2025-07-01 (0.8)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)10.78%
Min EPS beat(2)0.92%
Max EPS beat(2)20.64%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)9.44%
Min EPS beat(4)0.51%
Max EPS beat(4)20.64%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)8.85%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)10.12%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)8.14%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.09%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.88%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.31%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-4.95%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.81%
Max Revenue beat(4)-3.31%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-6.24%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-5.7%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-3.72%
PT rev (1m)-1.88%
PT rev (3m)0.11%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.51%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.43%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.64%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.79%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.17%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.41%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.15%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.12%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.22
Fwd PE 10.88
P/S 1.13
P/FCF 10.33
P/OCF 7.05
P/B 1.98
P/tB 2.84
EV/EBITDA 7.03
EPS(TTM)11.52
EY8.91%
EPS(NY)11.88
Fwd EY9.19%
FCF(TTM)12.51
FCFY9.68%
OCF(TTM)18.34
OCFY14.19%
SpS113.99
BVpS65.39
TBVpS45.45
PEG (NY)1.23
PEG (5Y)1.13
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.69%
ROE 16.11%
ROCE 16.69%
ROIC 12.25%
ROICexc 14.12%
ROICexgc 18.22%
OM 14.87%
PM (TTM) 9.24%
GM 25.57%
FCFM 10.98%
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y14.86%
ROICexcg 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 Turnover0.94
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.43
Debt/FCF 2.23
Debt/EBITDA 1.37
Cap/Depr 173.95%
Cap/Sales 5.11%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 90.33%
Profit Quality 118.79%
Current Ratio 2.78
Quick Ratio 1.81
Altman-Z 4.11
F-Score7
WACC7.51%
ROIC/WACC1.63
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)24.54%
EPS 3Y16.87%
EPS 5Y9.9%
EPS Q2Q%0%
EPS Next Y9.12%
EPS Next 2Y5.7%
EPS Next 3Y4.29%
EPS Next 5Y1.09%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.16%
Revenue growth 3Y2.53%
Revenue growth 5Y3.66%
Sales Q2Q%-2.4%
Revenue Next Year-0.81%
Revenue Next 2Y0.81%
Revenue Next 3Y1.44%
Revenue Next 5Y1.07%
EBIT growth 1Y20.22%
EBIT growth 3Y13.16%
EBIT growth 5Y6.97%
EBIT Next Year27.76%
EBIT Next 3Y9.67%
EBIT Next 5Y4.11%
FCF growth 1Y542.4%
FCF growth 3Y131.07%
FCF growth 5Y26.38%
OCF growth 1Y170.58%
OCF growth 3Y54.15%
OCF growth 5Y16.13%