Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (ICE) intrinsic value & 10-year financials

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (ICE) has a Graham intrinsic value of $145.76 per share. At $161.56 on Oct 17, 2026, the stock trades 11% above that value. Over the last 10 fiscal years revenue grew 12.2% a year to $12.6B, with an average return on invested capital of 8.0%.

Graham intrinsic value
$145.76
Share price (Oct 17, 2026)
$161.56
Price vs Graham value
11% above
Market cap
$92.9B
Revenue (FY2025)
$12.6B
Revenue growth (10-yr CAGR)
12.2%
ROIC (10-yr avg)
8.0%
Free cash flow (FY2025)
$4.3B

ICE 10-year financial history

Fiscal year Revenue Net income EPS (diluted) Free cash flow Operating margin ROIC
FY2025 $12.6B $3.3B $5.77 $4.3B 39.0% 7.9%
FY2024 $11.8B $2.8B $4.78 $4.2B 36.6% 7.0%
FY2023 $9.9B $2.4B $4.19 $3.4B 37.3% 7.1%
FY2022 $9.6B $1.4B $2.58 $3.3B 37.8% 7.9%
FY2021 $9.2B $4.1B $7.18 $2.9B 37.6% 6.8%
FY2020 $8.2B $2.1B $3.77 $2.7B 36.8% 7.7%
FY2019 $6.5B $1.9B $3.42 $2.5B 40.8% 8.7%
FY2018 $6.3B $2.0B $3.43 $2.4B 41.2% 9.1%
FY2017 $4.6B $2.5B $4.23 $1.9B 51.4% 11.0%
FY2016 $4.5B $1.4B $2.37 $1.9B 48.2% 7.1%

Source: annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR. Figures in USD.

Executive summary

Intercontinental Exchange is a consistent compounder, expanding top-line revenue at 12.2% annually over the past decade.

Intercontinental Exchange returns on capital have been average, hovering around 8.0% ROIC over the decade.

Over the decade, Intercontinental Exchange shows that the company has leveraged its balance sheet to sustain operations.

Benjamin Graham lens

Under Benjamin Graham's formula using SEC EDGAR fundamentals, Intercontinental Exchange is modeled at 10.4% normalized earnings growth with a 5.1% bond-yield adjustment. The resulting Graham intrinsic value estimate is $145.76 per share.

ICE stock: frequently asked questions

What is the intrinsic value of Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (ICE) stock?

Using Benjamin Graham's revised formula, V = EPS × (8.5 + 2g) × 4.4 / Y, with reported diluted earnings per share, a 10.4% normalized growth rate (capped at 15%) and a 5.1% AAA corporate bond yield, ICE's intrinsic value is about $145.76 per share.

Is ICE stock undervalued?

At $161.56 (close on Oct 17, 2026), ICE trades 11% above its Graham value of $145.76. On Graham's terms the shares look fully priced. A formula is a starting point for research, not a recommendation.

How fast has Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. grown?

Revenue went from $4.5B in fiscal 2016 to $12.6B in fiscal 2025, a compound annual growth rate of 12.2%. Net income was $3.3B in fiscal 2025.

Does Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. generate free cash flow?

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. generated $4.3B of free cash flow (operating cash flow minus capital expenditures) in fiscal 2025. Free cash flow was positive in 10 of the last 10 reported years.

What is ICE's return on invested capital?

Average ROIC over the last 10 fiscal years was 8.0%, and average return on equity was 11.6%. Sustained ROIC above about 15% usually points to a durable competitive advantage.

Where does this ICE data come from?

From Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.'s annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR, most recently filed Jul 30, 2026. Prices are end-of-day snapshots; valuations are formula outputs, not investment advice.

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