NDAQ:NGS-Nasdaq Inc.

EQUITY | Financial Exchanges | Nasdaq Global Select

Last Closing

USD 104.22

Change

-0.06 (-0.06)%

Market Cap

USD 10.83B

Volume

0.52M

Analyst Target

USD 94.73
Analyst Rating

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Nasdaq Inc is a provider of trading, clearing, exchange technology, regulatory, securities listing, information and public company services across six continents.

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Financial Exchanges) Market Performance vs. Exchange (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 27.77% 100% F 76% C+
Dividend Return 1.12% 100% F 41% F
Total Return 28.88% 100% F 76% C+
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 11.93% 50% F 81% B-
Dividend Return 1.92% 100% F 45% F
Total Return 13.85% 50% F 82% B
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 160.35% 50% F 89% A-
Dividend Return 16.19% 50% F 68% D+
Total Return 176.54% 50% F 90% A-
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 18.43% 60% D- 76% C+
Dividend Return 20.45% 60% D- 76% C+
Total Return 2.02% 41% F 51% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 11.15% 96% N/A 83% B
Risk Adjusted Return 183.43% 96% N/A 99% N/A
Market Capitalization 10.83B 50% F 96% N/A

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Financial Exchanges) Ratio vs. Market (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 23.20 100% 30%
Price/Book Ratio 3.14 50% 36%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 0.00 50% 39%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 0.00 50% 33%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 9.41% 100% 67%
Return on Invested Capital N/A N/A N/A
Return on Assets 4.46% 100% 77%
Debt to Equity Ratio 54.25% 50% 39%

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Analyst Rating

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This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior risk adjusted returns

This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Superior return on assets

The company management has delivered better return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior return on equity

The company management has delivered better return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Underpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

High Gross Profit to Asset Ratio

This stock is in the top quartile compared to its peers on Gross Profit to Asset Ratio. This is a popular measure among value investors for showing superior returns in the long run.

What to not like:
Highly leveraged

The company is in the bottom half compared to its sector peers on debt to equity and is highly leveraged. However, do check the news and look at its sector and management statements. Sometimes this is high because the company is trying to grow aggressively.

Poor capital utilization

The company management has delivered below median return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Overpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.

Below median total returns

The company has under performed its peers on annual average total returns in the past 5 years.

Low market capitalization

This is among the smaller entities in its sectors with below median market capitalization. That may make it less stable in the long run unless it has a unique technology or market which can help it grow or get acquired in future.