Intercontinental Exchange Inc (ICE)vsS&P Global Inc (SPGI)
ICE
Intercontinental Exchange Inc
$155.47
+1.42%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $88.36B
SPGI
S&P Global Inc
$405.32
+0.30%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $120.99B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
S&P Global Inc generates 53% more annual revenue ($16.12B vs $10.56B). ICE leads profitability with a 38.3% profit margin vs 30.5%. SPGI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.00. SPGI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
ICE
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
SPGI
Strong Buy67
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
Keeps 31 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 44.8%
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 1.4B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
4.8% revenue growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Grey zone — moderate risk
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 : SPGI
The strongest argument for SPGI centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 30.5% and operating margin at 44.8%. Revenue growth of 10.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ICE
The primary concerns for ICE are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : SPGI
The primary concerns for SPGI are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ICE profiles as a value stock while SPGI is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
SPGI carries more volatility with a beta of 1.08 — expect wider price swings.
SPGI is growing revenue faster at 10.4% — sustainability is the question.
ICE generates stronger free cash flow (1.7B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SPGI scores higher overall (67/100 vs 61/100), backed by strong 30.5% margins and 10.4% 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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FINANCIAL SERVICES · FINANCIAL DATA & STOCK EXCHANGES · USA
S&P Global Inc. is an American publicly traded corporation headquartered in Manhattan, New York City. Its primary areas of business are financial information and analytics.
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