Intercontinental Exchange Inc (ICE)vsMorningstar Inc (MORN)
ICE
Intercontinental Exchange Inc
$157.40
+1.02%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $88.36B
MORN
Morningstar Inc
$191.02
-1.10%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $7.52B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Intercontinental Exchange Inc generates 311% more annual revenue ($10.56B vs $2.57B). ICE leads profitability with a 38.3% profit margin vs 16.4%. ICE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.15. MORN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
ICE
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
MORN
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Keeps 38 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 52.6%
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 1.7B in free cash flow
Every $100 of equity generates 40 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 24.2%
Earnings expanding 35.4% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
4.8% revenue growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ICE
The strongest argument for ICE centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 38.3% and operating margin at 52.6%.
Bull Case : MORN
The strongest argument for MORN centers on Return on Equity, Operating Margin, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 16.4% and operating margin at 24.2%.
Bear Case : ICE
The primary concerns for ICE are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : MORN
The primary concerns for MORN are PEG Ratio, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 1.86 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ICE profiles as a value stock while MORN is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
MORN carries more volatility with a beta of 1.00 — expect wider price swings.
MORN is growing revenue faster at 9.6% — sustainability is the question.
ICE generates stronger free cash flow (1.7B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
MORN scores higher overall (65/100 vs 61/100), backed by strong 16.4% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Intercontinental Exchange Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · FINANCIAL DATA & STOCK EXCHANGES · USA
The Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) is an American Fortune 500 company formed in 2000 that operates global exchanges, clearing houses and provides mortgage technology, data and listing services. The company owns exchanges for financial and commodity markets, and operates regulated exchanges and marketplaces.
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FINANCIAL SERVICES · FINANCIAL DATA & STOCK EXCHANGES · USA
Morningstar, Inc. offers independent investment research services in North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
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