Intercontinental Exchange Inc (ICE)vsNational Grid PLC ADR (NGG)
ICE
Intercontinental Exchange Inc
$141.50
+1.12%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $80.52B
NGG
National Grid PLC ADR
$81.86
+0.39%
UTILITIES · Cap: $80.25B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
National Grid PLC ADR generates 69% more annual revenue ($17.69B vs $10.44B). ICE leads profitability with a 37.7% profit margin vs 18.3%. NGG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.00. ICE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
ICE
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
NGG
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Keeps 38 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 57.3%
Earnings expanding 79.7% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 20.4% year-over-year
Strong operational efficiency at 32.6%
Large-cap with strong market position
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Trading at 8.2x book value
2.0% revenue growth
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ICE
The strongest argument for ICE centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 37.7% and operating margin at 57.3%. Revenue growth of 20.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : NGG
The strongest argument for NGG centers on Operating Margin, Market Cap, PEG Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.3% and operating margin at 32.6%. PEG of 1.00 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : ICE
The primary concerns for ICE are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : NGG
The primary concerns for NGG are Price/Book, Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ICE profiles as a growth stock while NGG is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
ICE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.96 — expect wider price swings.
ICE is growing revenue faster at 20.4% — sustainability is the question.
ICE generates stronger free cash flow (1.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ICE scores higher overall (74/100 vs 62/100), backed by strong 37.7% margins and 20.4% revenue growth. 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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UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC · USA
National Grid plc transmits and distributes electricity and natural gas. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
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