NASDAQ INC (NAQ.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:NAQ - US6311031081 - Common Stock
78.39 EUR
-1.59 (-1.99%)
NAQ gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 112 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of NAQ get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. NAQ has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
NAQ had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year NAQ had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years NAQ has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years NAQ had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 4.96%, NAQ is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.21% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 12.77%, NAQ is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.75% of the companies in the same industry.
NAQ has a Return On Invested Capital of 7.36%. This is amongst the best in the industry. NAQ outperforms 80.36% of its industry peers.
NAQ had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 7.46%. This is in line with the industry average of 8.46%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.96% | ||
| ROE | 12.77% | ||
| ROIC | 7.36% |
ROA(3y)4.12%
ROA(5y)4.69%
ROE(3y)12.69%
ROE(5y)14.23%
ROIC(3y)7.46%
ROIC(5y)7.97%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 18.59%, NAQ is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.29% of the companies in the same industry.
NAQ's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
NAQ has a better Operating Margin (27.06%) than 70.54% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NAQ has remained more or less at the same level.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 60.60%, NAQ is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.32% of the companies in the same industry.
NAQ's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 27.06% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 18.59% | ||
| GM | 60.6% |
OM growth 3Y-0.88%
OM growth 5Y0.46%
PM growth 3Y-9.2%
PM growth 5Y-3.63%
GM growth 3Y2.64%
GM growth 5Y1.1%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
NAQ has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for NAQ has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for NAQ has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.62 indicates that NAQ is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.62, NAQ is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.54% of the companies in the same industry.
NAQ has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.30. This is a neutral value as NAQ would need 4.30 years to pay back of all of its debts.
NAQ's Debt to FCF ratio of 4.30 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NAQ outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.73 indicates that NAQ is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.73, NAQ is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.57% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.73 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.3 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.62 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.96 indicates that NAQ may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.96, NAQ perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.04% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.96 indicates that NAQ may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
NAQ's Quick ratio of 0.96 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. NAQ outperforms 59.82% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.96 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.96 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
NAQ shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 14.18%, which is quite good.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 11.09% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
Looking at the last year, NAQ shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 23.58%.
Measured over the past years, NAQ shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 11.67% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)14.18%
EPS 3Y3.77%
EPS 5Y11.09%
EPS Q2Q%23.19%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)23.58%
Revenue growth 3Y7.93%
Revenue growth 5Y11.67%
Sales Q2Q%12.68%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, NAQ will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 12.58% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, NAQ will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 7.21% on average per year.
EPS Next Y21.06%
EPS Next 2Y16.22%
EPS Next 3Y14.73%
EPS Next 5Y12.58%
Revenue Next Year10.45%
Revenue Next 2Y8.84%
Revenue Next 3Y8.35%
Revenue Next 5Y7.21%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 29.47, the valuation of NAQ can be described as expensive.
NAQ's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
NAQ's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.20.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 24.30, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of NAQ.
NAQ's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
NAQ is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.71, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.47 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.3 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, NAQ is valued a bit cheaper than 68.75% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of NAQ indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: NAQ is cheaper than 75.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 24.89 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.82 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
NAQ has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
NAQ's earnings are expected to grow with 14.73% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.4
PEG (5Y)2.66
EPS Next 2Y16.22%
EPS Next 3Y14.73%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
NAQ does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
FRA:NAQ (9/16/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
78.39
-1.59 (-1.99%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners68.99%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.54%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap44.98B
Analysts80.8
Price Target88.8 (13.28%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly Dividend0.8
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.85%
DP37.73%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)1.4%
Min EPS beat(2)0.42%
Max EPS beat(2)2.38%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)1.67%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.6%
Max EPS beat(4)4.49%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)1%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)1.23%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)1.74%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.6%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.51%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.31%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.77%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.94%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.31%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.86%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)16.68%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)29.2%
PT rev (1m)-2.06%
PT rev (3m)18.89%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.56%
EPS NQ rev (3m)6.71%
EPS NY rev (1m)3.28%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.76%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.23%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.13%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.36%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.57%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.47 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.3 | ||
| P/S | 6.55 | ||
| P/FCF | 24.89 | ||
| P/OCF | 22.52 | ||
| P/B | 4.5 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.82 |
EPS(TTM)2.66
EY3.39%
EPS(NY)3.23
Fwd EY4.12%
FCF(TTM)3.15
FCFY4.02%
OCF(TTM)3.48
OCFY4.44%
SpS11.97
BVpS17.43
TBVpS-13.67
PEG (NY)1.4
PEG (5Y)2.66
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.96% | ||
| ROE | 12.77% | ||
| ROCE | 9.66% | ||
| ROIC | 7.36% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.63% | ||
| ROICexgc | 198.88% | ||
| OM | 27.06% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 18.59% | ||
| GM | 60.6% | ||
| FCFM | 26.31% |
ROA(3y)4.12%
ROA(5y)4.69%
ROE(3y)12.69%
ROE(5y)14.23%
ROIC(3y)7.46%
ROIC(5y)7.97%
ROICexc(3y)7.79%
ROICexc(5y)8.72%
ROICexgc(3y)105.04%
ROICexgc(5y)113.14%
ROCE(3y)10.12%
ROCE(5y)10.74%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-7.3%
ROICexcg growth 5Y3.79%
ROICexc growth 3Y-12.6%
ROICexc growth 5Y-5.33%
OM growth 3Y-0.88%
OM growth 5Y0.46%
PM growth 3Y-9.2%
PM growth 5Y-3.63%
GM growth 3Y2.64%
GM growth 5Y1.1%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.27
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.73 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.3 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.08 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 36.25% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.76% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 5.66 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 83.83% | ||
| Profit Quality | 141.51% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.96 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.96 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.62 |
F-Score8
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)47.2%
Cap/Depr(5y)58.66%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.61%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.79%
Profit Quality(3y)146.14%
Profit Quality(5y)125.99%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)14.18%
EPS 3Y3.77%
EPS 5Y11.09%
EPS Q2Q%23.19%
EPS Next Y21.06%
EPS Next 2Y16.22%
EPS Next 3Y14.73%
EPS Next 5Y12.58%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)23.58%
Revenue growth 3Y7.93%
Revenue growth 5Y11.67%
Sales Q2Q%12.68%
Revenue Next Year10.45%
Revenue Next 2Y8.84%
Revenue Next 3Y8.35%
Revenue Next 5Y7.21%
EBIT growth 1Y17.95%
EBIT growth 3Y6.98%
EBIT growth 5Y12.18%
EBIT Next Year18.97%
EBIT Next 3Y11.81%
EBIT Next 5Y9.08%
FCF growth 1Y37.59%
FCF growth 3Y23.48%
FCF growth 5Y15.68%
OCF growth 1Y38.3%
OCF growth 3Y21.43%
OCF growth 5Y15.02%