NASDAQ INC (NDAQ) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:NDAQ • US6311031081
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81.48 USD
-2.3 (-2.75%)
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This NDAQ fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. NDAQ Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year NDAQ was profitable.
- In the past year NDAQ had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years NDAQ has always been profitable.
- NDAQ had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- With a decent Return On Assets value of 5.76%, NDAQ is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.22% of the companies in the same industry.
- NDAQ's Return On Equity of 14.62% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NDAQ outperforms 73.22% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 8.44%, NDAQ belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.59% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for NDAQ is in line with the industry average of 7.28%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (7.14%) for NDAQ is below the current ROIC(8.44%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.76% | ||
| ROE | 14.62% | ||
| ROIC | 8.44% |
ROA(3y)4.24%
ROA(5y)4.8%
ROE(3y)11.47%
ROE(5y)14.25%
ROIC(3y)7.14%
ROIC(5y)8.41%
1.3 Margins
- NDAQ's Profit Margin of 21.64% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. NDAQ outperforms 58.16% of its industry peers.
- NDAQ's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- NDAQ has a Operating Margin (29.42%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NDAQ has grown nicely.
- NDAQ has a Gross Margin of 63.54%. This is in the better half of the industry: NDAQ outperforms 70.29% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of NDAQ has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 29.42% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 21.64% | ||
| GM | 63.54% |
OM growth 3Y3.02%
OM growth 5Y4.17%
PM growth 3Y6.2%
PM growth 5Y5.47%
GM growth 3Y3.36%
GM growth 5Y4.25%
2. NDAQ Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- Compared to 1 year ago, NDAQ has less shares outstanding
- NDAQ has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for NDAQ has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.48 indicates that NDAQ is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- With a decent Altman-Z score value of 2.48, NDAQ is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.80% of the companies in the same industry.
- NDAQ has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.53. This is a neutral value as NDAQ would need 4.53 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- NDAQ has a better Debt to FCF ratio (4.53) than 69.87% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.70 indicates that NDAQ is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- NDAQ's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.70 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NDAQ outperforms 62.76% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.7 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.53 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.48 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
- NDAQ has a Current Ratio of 1.01. This is a normal value and indicates that NDAQ is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a Current ratio value of 1.01, NDAQ perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.93% of the companies in the same industry.
- NDAQ has a Quick Ratio of 1.01. This is a normal value and indicates that NDAQ is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- NDAQ has a Quick ratio (1.01) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.01 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.01 |
3. NDAQ Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- NDAQ shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 23.40%, which is quite impressive.
- 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 11.68% in the past year. This is quite good.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.98% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)23.4%
EPS 3Y9.28%
EPS 5Y11.09%
EPS Q2Q%26.32%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.68%
Revenue growth 3Y9.89%
Revenue growth 5Y7.98%
Sales Q2Q%13.45%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 11.58% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.71% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y14.26%
EPS Next 2Y13.41%
EPS Next 3Y13.45%
EPS Next 5Y11.58%
Revenue Next Year9%
Revenue Next 2Y8.56%
Revenue Next 3Y8.3%
Revenue Next 5Y6.71%
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.
- The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. NDAQ Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 23.41 indicates a rather expensive valuation of NDAQ.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, NDAQ is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 70.71% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
- NDAQ's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 24.88.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.49, the valuation of NDAQ can be described as rather expensive.
- NDAQ's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. NDAQ is more expensive than 63.18% of the companies in the same industry.
- NDAQ's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 22.19.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.41 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.49 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- NDAQ's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. NDAQ is cheaper than 71.97% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of NDAQ is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 23.29 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.27 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- NDAQ's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- The decent profitability rating of NDAQ may justify a higher PE ratio.
- NDAQ's earnings are expected to grow with 13.45% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.64
PEG (5Y)2.11
EPS Next 2Y13.41%
EPS Next 3Y13.45%
5. NDAQ Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- NDAQ has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.25%.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.73, NDAQ is paying slightly less dividend.
- NDAQ's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.90.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.25% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of NDAQ grows each year by 10.18%, which is quite nice.
- NDAQ has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- NDAQ has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.18%
Div Incr Years12
Div Non Decr Years12
5.3 Sustainability
- 33.61% of the earnings are spent on dividend by NDAQ. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of NDAQ is growing around the same rate as the earnings are growing. If this keeps up the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP33.61%
EPS Next 2Y13.41%
EPS Next 3Y13.45%
NDAQ Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
81.48
-2.3 (-2.75%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)01-29 2026-01-29/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-22 2026-04-22
Inst Owners76.11%
Inst Owner Change-0.41%
Ins Owners0.6%
Ins Owner Change0.16%
Market Cap46.32B
Revenue(TTM)8.26B
Net Income(TTM)1.79B
Analysts83.48
Price Target112.91 (38.57%)
Short Float %1.48%
Short Ratio1.38
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.25% |
Yearly Dividend1.05
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.18%
DP33.61%
Div Incr Years12
Div Non Decr Years12
Ex-Date03-16 2026-03-16 (0.27)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)2.42%
Min EPS beat(2)1.81%
Max EPS beat(2)3.02%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)1.91%
Min EPS beat(4)0.42%
Max EPS beat(4)3.02%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)1.41%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)1.73%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)1.56%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.26%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.53%
Max Revenue beat(2)0%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.43%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.51%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.31%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.09%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)4.74%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)21.31%
PT rev (1m)-0.62%
PT rev (3m)3.53%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.19%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.36%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.35%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.39%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.6%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.07%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.27%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.41 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.49 | ||
| P/S | 5.61 | ||
| P/FCF | 23.29 | ||
| P/OCF | 20.54 | ||
| P/B | 3.79 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.27 |
EPS(TTM)3.48
EY4.27%
EPS(NY)3.98
Fwd EY4.88%
FCF(TTM)3.5
FCFY4.29%
OCF(TTM)3.97
OCFY4.87%
SpS14.53
BVpS21.51
TBVpS-15.23
PEG (NY)1.64
PEG (5Y)2.11
Graham Number41.04
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.76% | ||
| ROE | 14.62% | ||
| ROCE | 10.53% | ||
| ROIC | 8.44% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.67% | ||
| ROICexgc | 123.45% | ||
| OM | 29.42% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 21.64% | ||
| GM | 63.54% | ||
| FCFM | 24.07% |
ROA(3y)4.24%
ROA(5y)4.8%
ROE(3y)11.47%
ROE(5y)14.25%
ROIC(3y)7.14%
ROIC(5y)8.41%
ROICexc(3y)7.35%
ROICexc(5y)8.76%
ROICexgc(3y)118.06%
ROICexgc(5y)122.25%
ROCE(3y)8.99%
ROCE(5y)10.78%
ROICexgc growth 3Y7.04%
ROICexgc growth 5Y2.88%
ROICexc growth 3Y-8.1%
ROICexc growth 5Y-4.1%
OM growth 3Y3.02%
OM growth 5Y4.17%
PM growth 3Y6.2%
PM growth 5Y5.47%
GM growth 3Y3.36%
GM growth 5Y4.25%
F-Score9
Asset Turnover0.27
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.7 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.53 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.8 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 42.09% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.22% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 6.87 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 73.62% | ||
| Profit Quality | 111.24% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.01 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.01 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.48 |
F-Score9
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)41.59%
Cap/Depr(5y)48.46%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.87%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.77%
Profit Quality(3y)137.18%
Profit Quality(5y)125.43%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)23.4%
EPS 3Y9.28%
EPS 5Y11.09%
EPS Q2Q%26.32%
EPS Next Y14.26%
EPS Next 2Y13.41%
EPS Next 3Y13.45%
EPS Next 5Y11.58%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.68%
Revenue growth 3Y9.89%
Revenue growth 5Y7.98%
Sales Q2Q%13.45%
Revenue Next Year9%
Revenue Next 2Y8.56%
Revenue Next 3Y8.3%
Revenue Next 5Y6.71%
EBIT growth 1Y24.67%
EBIT growth 3Y13.21%
EBIT growth 5Y12.49%
EBIT Next Year16.1%
EBIT Next 3Y9.39%
EBIT Next 5Y9.21%
FCF growth 1Y14.84%
FCF growth 3Y8.57%
FCF growth 5Y13.33%
OCF growth 1Y16.3%
OCF growth 3Y9.75%
OCF growth 5Y12.49%
NASDAQ INC / NDAQ Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for NDAQ stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to NDAQ.
Can you provide the valuation status for NASDAQ INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to NASDAQ INC (NDAQ). This can be considered as Overvalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for NASDAQ INC?
NASDAQ INC (NDAQ) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the valuation of NASDAQ INC based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for NASDAQ INC (NDAQ) is 23.41 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.79.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for NDAQ stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of NASDAQ INC (NDAQ) is expected to grow by 14.26% in the next year.