Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio 8.7x · EV/EBITDA 5.5x · ROE 17.7%. (1997–2025 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $6.1B | $7.2B | $9.2B | $7.3B | $6.6B | $6.6B | $5.3B | $6.3B | $6.6B | $10.3B | $9.3B |
| Enterprise Value | $6.9B | $7.9B | $10.2B | $9.3B | $9.0B | $8.5B | $7.0B | $8.0B | $8.3B | $11.5B | $10.7B |
| P/E Ratio → | 8.68 | 9.86 | 14.17 | 11.31 | 13.34 | 55.86 | 15.28 | 15.16 | 14.81 | 19.80 | 19.08 |
| P/S Ratio | 0.85 | 1.00 | 1.23 | 0.89 | 0.83 | 0.95 | 0.89 | 1.01 | 1.04 | 1.66 | 1.54 |
| P/B Ratio | 1.45 | 1.65 | 2.36 | 1.99 | 2.01 | 2.03 | 1.73 | 2.26 | 2.73 | 3.52 | 3.57 |
| P/FCF | 11.97 | 14.07 | 8.07 | 9.81 | — | 71.22 | 10.88 | 17.80 | 18.54 | 22.19 | 18.97 |
| P/OCF | 6.48 | 7.62 | 6.38 | 6.88 | 43.17 | 16.71 | 6.42 | 9.21 | 9.34 | 13.36 | 12.01 |
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Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 1.10 | 1.37 | 1.14 | 1.13 | 1.23 | 1.17 | 1.29 | 1.33 | 1.87 | 1.78 |
| EV / EBITDA | 5.46 | 6.31 | 9.30 | 7.88 | 9.21 | 15.98 | 8.83 | 9.06 | 8.78 | 11.05 | 10.68 |
| EV / EBIT | 6.63 | 7.86 | 10.51 | 9.73 | 11.74 | 26.31 | 11.96 | 12.08 | 11.88 | 13.61 | 13.13 |
| EV / FCF | — | 15.56 | 8.99 | 12.51 | — | 92.08 | 14.36 | 22.75 | 23.55 | 24.93 | 21.93 |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 25.3% | 25.3% | 24.1% | 21.4% | 18.8% | 19.3% | 21.2% | 21.1% | 21.8% | 23.8% | 23.3% |
| Operating Margin | 14.4% | 14.4% | 11.9% | 11.7% | 9.6% | 4.5% | 9.7% | 10.7% | 11.2% | 13.5% | 13.4% |
| Net Profit Margin | 10.1% | 10.1% | 8.7% | 7.9% | 6.2% | 1.7% | 5.8% | 6.7% | 7.0% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 17.7% | 17.7% | 17.2% | 18.6% | 15.2% | 3.7% | 11.9% | 15.9% | 16.6% | 18.8% | 20.3% |
| ROA | 9.5% | 9.5% | 8.6% | 8.5% | 6.8% | 1.7% | 5.4% | 7.0% | 7.5% | 8.8% | 8.9% |
| ROIC | 15.5% | 15.5% | 12.5% | 12.6% | 10.5% | 4.7% | 9.4% | 11.5% | 12.6% | 15.3% | 15.9% |
| ROCE | 16.3% | 16.3% | 14.7% | 16.6% | 13.6% | 5.7% | 11.1% | 13.5% | 14.2% | 16.8% | 17.6% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.41 | 0.41 | 0.52 | 0.66 | 0.82 | 0.70 | 0.77 | 0.72 | 0.87 | 0.64 | 0.75 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 1.42 | 1.42 | 1.86 | 2.04 | 2.74 | 4.24 | 2.98 | 2.27 | 2.21 | 1.78 | 1.95 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.17 | 0.27 | 0.55 | 0.75 | 0.60 | 0.55 | 0.63 | 0.74 | 0.43 | 0.56 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 0.60 | 0.60 | 0.95 | 1.70 | 2.50 | 3.62 | 2.14 | 1.97 | 1.87 | 1.21 | 1.44 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 1.49 | 0.91 | 2.70 | — | 20.86 | 3.48 | 4.95 | 5.01 | 2.74 | 2.95 |
| Interest Coverage | 27.32 | 27.32 | 24.87 | 8.36 | 7.75 | 4.35 | 7.25 | 7.53 | 8.67 | 10.73 | 11.16 |
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.66 | 2.66 | 2.62 | 1.92 | 1.76 | 1.78 | 1.82 | 2.23 | 2.26 | 2.52 | 2.30 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.73 | 1.73 | 1.69 | 1.10 | 0.91 | 1.01 | 1.19 | 1.34 | 1.39 | 1.66 | 1.50 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.78 | 0.78 | 0.79 | 0.23 | 0.13 | 0.22 | 0.46 | 0.28 | 0.35 | 0.63 | 0.53 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.91 | 1.00 | 1.07 | 1.05 | 0.98 | 0.87 | 1.03 | 1.10 | 1.02 | 1.04 |
| Inventory Turnover | 4.39 | 4.39 | 4.75 | 4.42 | 4.04 | 4.75 | 5.14 | 5.69 | 5.97 | 5.80 | 5.93 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 51.62 | 53.69 | 57.21 | 64.81 | 59.83 | 61.64 | 57.43 | 55.19 | 56.76 | 55.95 |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.3% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 3.2% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Payout Ratio | 28.9% | 28.9% | 32.5% | 30.2% | 36.8% | 157.3% | 48.9% | 42.1% | 41.1% | 31.8% | 29.1% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 11.5% | 10.1% | 7.1% | 8.8% | 7.5% | 1.8% | 6.5% | 6.6% | 6.8% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| FCF Yield | 8.4% | 7.1% | 12.4% | 10.2% | — | 1.4% | 9.2% | 5.6% | 5.4% | 4.5% | 5.3% |
| Buyback Yield | 3.7% | 3.1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10.0% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 7.0% | 6.1% | 4.6% | 4.1% | 4.5% | 3.8% | 3.2% | 2.8% | 12.8% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $65M | $67M | $67M | $67M | $68M | $68M | $67M | $72M | $74M | $74M |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying INGR stock.
Ingredion Incorporated's current P/E ratio is 8.7x. The historical average is 19.2x. This places it at the 4th percentile of its historical range.
Ingredion Incorporated's current EV/EBITDA is 5.5x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 8.4x.
Ingredion Incorporated's return on equity (ROE) is 17.7%. The historical average is 11.8%.
Based on historical data, Ingredion Incorporated is trading at a P/E of 8.7x. This is at the 4th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
Ingredion Incorporated's current dividend yield is 3.34% with a payout ratio of 28.9%.
Ingredion Incorporated has 25.3% gross margin and 14.4% operating margin. Operating margin between 10-20% is typical for established companies.
Ingredion Incorporated's Debt/EBITDA ratio is 1.4x, indicating moderate leverage. A ratio below 2x is generally considered financially healthy.
Key Metrics
Top Statement Risk
Revenue decline persists
Metrics are mathematically derived from official filings.
Deep Value with Specialty Premium
INGR trades at 9.28x trailing earnings and 5.80x EV/EBITDA, a steep discount to specialty peers like Tate & Lyle, reflecting skepticism about its corn-cycle exposure despite mix shift progress.
The market prices INGR at a P/E of 9.28 and EV/EBITDA of 5.80, well below the packaged foods peer average, implying that investors are assigning little credit to the specialty ingredients transformation. The PEG of 0.55 suggests the market expects minimal earnings growth, which may be overly pessimistic given the company's strategic pivot. However, the negative revenue growth of -2.8% YoY justifies some discount, as top-line contraction persists.
Margin Compression Amid Mix Shift
Gross margin fell to 23.0% in 2026Q2 from 26.0% a year earlier, while operating margin dropped 460 basis points to 10.2%, according to reported quarterly figures, indicating cost pressures and mix headwinds.
The sequential decline in gross margin from 24.5% in 2025Q4 to 23.0% in 2026Q2 suggests that input cost inflation or pricing lags are eroding the benefits of specialty mix. Operating margin compression from 15.2% in 2025Q1 to 10.2% in 2026Q2 highlights fixed-cost deleverage as volumes remain soft. The net margin of 6.2% in 2026Q2 is below the 10.7% reported in 2025Q2, indicating that the earnings beat in Q2 2026 was driven by one-off items rather than sustainable operational improvement.
ROIC Stalls Below Cost of Capital
ROIC has declined from 4.2% in 2025Q1 to 2.6% in 2026Q2, while ROE fell from 5.0% to 2.5%, based on reported figures, suggesting the company is not compounding returns effectively.
The downward trend in ROIC and ROE over the past five quarters indicates that capital deployed in specialty acquisitions and capacity expansions is not yet generating adequate returns. With ROIC at 2.6% and a weighted average cost of capital likely above 7%, INGR is currently destroying value, though this may be a transitional phase as new projects ramp. The increase in goodwill to $1.3B in 2025Q1 raises the risk of future impairments if these investments fail to meet growth expectations.
Working Capital Drag Intensifies
Cash conversion cycle widened to 82 days in 2026Q2 from 64 days in 2025Q4, driven by DSO rising to 67 days and DPO falling to 59 days, as per quarterly data, straining cash flow.
The elongation of the cash conversion cycle indicates that INGR is collecting receivables slower and paying suppliers faster, which is unusual for a company with pricing power. DSO increased from 65 to 67 days over the quarter, while DPO dropped from 86 to 59 days, suggesting a loss of negotiating leverage with suppliers. This working capital deterioration contributed to negative free cash flow of -$10M in 2026Q2, despite positive net income, highlighting the importance of monitoring working capital trends.
Leverage Comfortable but Rising
Debt-to-EBITDA rose to 5.98x in 2026Q2 from 5.52x a year earlier, while interest coverage remained strong at 22.56x in 2026Q1, according to reported figures, indicating manageable but increasing leverage.
The increase in D/EBITDA from 5.52x to 5.98x over the past year is partly due to declining EBITDA, as revenue and margins have contracted. However, the absolute debt level has remained stable at around $1.8B, and the current ratio of 2.80 provides a solid liquidity buffer. Interest coverage of 22.56x in 2026Q1 suggests that debt service is not a near-term concern, but if EBITDA continues to fall, leverage could become more restrictive.
Liquidity Cushion Supports Operations
Current ratio improved to 2.80 in 2026Q2 from 2.44 in 2024Q1, with cash rising to $948M, according to balance sheet data, providing a robust buffer against operational shocks.
The strengthening liquidity position, with a current ratio of 2.80 and quick ratio of 1.92, indicates that INGR can comfortably meet short-term obligations even if cash flow remains volatile. The increase in cash from $438M to $948M over two years suggests conservative capital management, though it also implies that the company is not aggressively deploying capital for growth. This liquidity cushion may support continued dividend payments and share repurchases despite negative free cash flow in recent quarters.
Misapplied P/E on Cyclical Earnings
The trailing P/E of 9.28 is misleading for INGR because earnings are depressed by the corn cycle and one-off items; EV/EBITDA or P/FCF better capture normalized earning power.
Investors often use P/E to value INGR, but the cyclicality of corn prices and the impact of hedging gains/losses make trailing earnings unreliable. The P/FCF of 12.80 is more informative, but free cash flow has been negative in 2026Q1 and Q2, so even that metric is distorted. A better approach is to use EV/EBITDA on normalized EBITDA, adjusting for the corn-to-starch spread and co-product credits, to assess the underlying cash-generating ability of the business.