Intercontinental Exchange Inc (ICE)vsTransUnion (TRU)
ICE
Intercontinental Exchange Inc
$157.40
+1.02%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $88.36B
TRU
TransUnion
$77.70
+0.97%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $14.88B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Intercontinental Exchange Inc generates 116% more annual revenue ($10.56B vs $4.90B). ICE leads profitability with a 38.3% profit margin vs 15.1%. TRU appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.08. TRU earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 72/100 (B).
ICE
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
TRU
Strong Buy72
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
Earnings expanding 32.1% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
4.8% revenue growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : TRU
The strongest argument for TRU centers on EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.1% and operating margin at 19.7%. Revenue growth of 14.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ICE
The primary concerns for ICE are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : TRU
The primary concerns for TRU are Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ICE profiles as a value stock while TRU is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
TRU carries more volatility with a beta of 1.54 — expect wider price swings.
TRU is growing revenue faster at 14.9% — sustainability is the question.
ICE generates stronger free cash flow (1.7B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TRU scores higher overall (72/100 vs 61/100), backed by strong 15.1% margins and 14.9% 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
TransUnion offers risk and information solutions. The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
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