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NASDAQ INC (NDAQ) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:NDAQ - US6311031081 - Common Stock

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Last: 12/24/2025, 7:50:44 PM
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After Hours: 12/24/2025, 7:50:44 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, NDAQ scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. NDAQ was compared to 238 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of NDAQ get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. NDAQ is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year NDAQ was profitable.
NDAQ had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years NDAQ has been profitable.
In the past 5 years NDAQ always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
NDAQ Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFNDAQ 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 500M 1B 1.5B

1.2 Ratios

NDAQ's Return On Assets of 5.30% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NDAQ outperforms 71.01% of its industry peers.
NDAQ has a better Return On Equity (13.52%) than 72.27% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 7.71%, NDAQ belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.51% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for NDAQ is in line with the industry average of 7.00%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (7.71%) for NDAQ is above the 3 year average (7.46%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.3%
ROE 13.52%
ROIC 7.71%
ROA(3y)4.12%
ROA(5y)4.69%
ROE(3y)12.69%
ROE(5y)14.23%
ROIC(3y)7.46%
ROIC(5y)7.97%
NDAQ Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICNDAQ Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 19.89%, NDAQ is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.04% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of NDAQ has declined.
NDAQ has a Operating Margin (28.43%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NDAQ has remained more or less at the same level.
NDAQ has a Gross Margin of 62.26%. This is in the better half of the industry: NDAQ outperforms 72.27% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of NDAQ has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 28.43%
PM (TTM) 19.89%
GM 62.26%
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%
NDAQ Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsNDAQ Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The number of shares outstanding for NDAQ remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, NDAQ has more shares outstanding
NDAQ has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
NDAQ Yearly Shares OutstandingNDAQ Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M
NDAQ Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsNDAQ Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.75 indicates that NDAQ is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
NDAQ has a Altman-Z score of 2.75. This is in the better half of the industry: NDAQ outperforms 73.95% of its industry peers.
NDAQ has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.34. This is a neutral value as NDAQ would need 4.34 years to pay back of all of its debts.
NDAQ has a Debt to FCF ratio of 4.34. This is in the better half of the industry: NDAQ outperforms 72.27% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.72 indicates that NDAQ is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
NDAQ has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.72) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.72
Debt/FCF 4.34
Altman-Z 2.75
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
NDAQ Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFNDAQ Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.99 indicates that NDAQ may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.99, NDAQ is in line with its industry, outperforming 43.70% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.99 indicates that NDAQ may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
NDAQ has a Quick ratio (0.99) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.99
Quick Ratio 0.99
NDAQ Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesNDAQ Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 17.99% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, NDAQ shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 11.09% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 16.44% in the past year. This is quite good.
Measured over the past years, NDAQ shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 11.67% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)17.99%
EPS 3Y3.77%
EPS 5Y11.09%
EPS Q2Q%18.92%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)16.44%
Revenue growth 3Y7.93%
Revenue growth 5Y11.67%
Sales Q2Q%14.75%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 13.25% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 7.56% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y23.92%
EPS Next 2Y17.35%
EPS Next 3Y15.61%
EPS Next 5Y13.25%
Revenue Next Year11.49%
Revenue Next 2Y9.61%
Revenue Next 3Y9.03%
Revenue Next 5Y7.56%

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 stable.
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.
NDAQ Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesNDAQ Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 2B 4B 6B 8B
NDAQ Yearly EPS VS EstimatesNDAQ Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 1 2 3 4 5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 30.07, the valuation of NDAQ can be described as expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of NDAQ indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: NDAQ is more expensive than 71.43% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.59. NDAQ is around the same levels.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.40, NDAQ can be considered very expensive at the moment.
NDAQ's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. NDAQ is more expensive than 63.45% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.03. NDAQ is around the same levels.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 30.07
Fwd PE 25.4
NDAQ Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsNDAQ Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

69.33% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NDAQ, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
NDAQ's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 26.85
EV/EBITDA 22.01
NDAQ Per share dataNDAQ EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 -10 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

NDAQ's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
NDAQ has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as NDAQ's earnings are expected to grow with 15.61% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.26
PEG (5Y)2.71
EPS Next 2Y17.35%
EPS Next 3Y15.61%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.14%, NDAQ has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
NDAQ's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 6.43.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.88, NDAQ is paying slightly less dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.14%

5.2 History

The dividend of NDAQ is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 8.85%!
NDAQ has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
NDAQ has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.85%
Div Incr Years12
Div Non Decr Years12
NDAQ Yearly Dividends per shareNDAQ Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

36.06% of the earnings are spent on dividend by NDAQ. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
NDAQ's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP36.06%
EPS Next 2Y17.35%
EPS Next 3Y15.61%
NDAQ Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendNDAQ Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B
NDAQ Dividend Payout.NDAQ Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.NDAQ Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

NASDAQ INC

NASDAQ:NDAQ (12/24/2025, 7:50:44 PM)

After market: 98.64 0 (0%)

98.64

+0.63 (+0.64%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)10-21 2025-10-21/bmo
Earnings (Next)01-27 2026-01-27/amc
Inst Owners75.5%
Inst Owner Change0.61%
Ins Owners0.54%
Ins Owner Change-0.08%
Market Cap56.32B
Revenue(TTM)8.17B
Net Income(TTM)1.63B
Analysts82.5
Price Target109.06 (10.56%)
Short Float %1.43%
Short Ratio2.14
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.14%
Yearly Dividend0.94
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.85%
DP36.06%
Div Incr Years12
Div Non Decr Years12
Ex-Date12-05 2025-12-05 (0.27)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)2.1%
Min EPS beat(2)1.81%
Max EPS beat(2)2.38%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)1%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.6%
Max EPS beat(4)2.38%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)0.99%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)1.15%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)1.77%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.11%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.53%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.31%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.91%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.92%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.31%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.81%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)10.61%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)25.44%
PT rev (1m)1.89%
PT rev (3m)3.47%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.71%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4.19%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.2%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.37%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.22%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.91%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.13%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.95%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 30.07
Fwd PE 25.4
P/S 6.9
P/FCF 26.85
P/OCF 24.12
P/B 4.68
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 22.01
EPS(TTM)3.28
EY3.33%
EPS(NY)3.88
Fwd EY3.94%
FCF(TTM)3.67
FCFY3.72%
OCF(TTM)4.09
OCFY4.15%
SpS14.3
BVpS21.06
TBVpS-15.64
PEG (NY)1.26
PEG (5Y)2.71
Graham Number39.42
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.3%
ROE 13.52%
ROCE 10.12%
ROIC 7.71%
ROICexc 7.89%
ROICexgc 120.36%
OM 28.43%
PM (TTM) 19.89%
GM 62.26%
FCFM 25.69%
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-7.3%
ROICexgc 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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.72
Debt/FCF 4.34
Debt/EBITDA 2.94
Cap/Depr 37.98%
Cap/Sales 2.9%
Interest Coverage 6.23
Cash Conversion 79.26%
Profit Quality 129.11%
Current Ratio 0.99
Quick Ratio 0.99
Altman-Z 2.75
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)17.99%
EPS 3Y3.77%
EPS 5Y11.09%
EPS Q2Q%18.92%
EPS Next Y23.92%
EPS Next 2Y17.35%
EPS Next 3Y15.61%
EPS Next 5Y13.25%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)16.44%
Revenue growth 3Y7.93%
Revenue growth 5Y11.67%
Sales Q2Q%14.75%
Revenue Next Year11.49%
Revenue Next 2Y9.61%
Revenue Next 3Y9.03%
Revenue Next 5Y7.56%
EBIT growth 1Y22.92%
EBIT growth 3Y6.98%
EBIT growth 5Y12.18%
EBIT Next Year20.96%
EBIT Next 3Y12.98%
EBIT Next 5Y9.28%
FCF growth 1Y29.27%
FCF growth 3Y23.48%
FCF growth 5Y15.68%
OCF growth 1Y31.7%
OCF growth 3Y21.43%
OCF growth 5Y15.02%

NASDAQ INC / NDAQ FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for NDAQ stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to NDAQ.


What is the valuation status of NASDAQ INC (NDAQ) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to NASDAQ INC (NDAQ). This can be considered as Overvalued.


What is the profitability of NDAQ stock?

NASDAQ INC (NDAQ) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for NDAQ stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for NASDAQ INC (NDAQ) is 30.07 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.68.


What is the financial health of NASDAQ INC (NDAQ) stock?

The financial health rating of NASDAQ INC (NDAQ) is 4 / 10.