Intercontinental Exchange (BSP:I1CE34) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.49 (As of Sep. 12, 2026) — 18% Below Median

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BSP:I1CE34 Intercontinental Exchange Inc BSP:I1CE34
74 GF Score
Price R$66.77
GF Value R$70.76
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Intercontinental Exchange Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Intercontinental Exchange BSP:I1CE34 -0.04% 74 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.49 as of Sep. 12, 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 4.27. GuruFocus rates BSP:I1CE34 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of R$70.76 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 437 Capital Markets companies, Intercontinental Exchange ranks worse than 75.97% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-12), Intercontinental Exchange's current share price is R$66.77. Intercontinental Exchange's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was R$19.15. Intercontinental Exchange's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.49.

The historical rank and industry rank for Intercontinental Exchange's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

BSP:I1CE34' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.8   Med: 4.27   Max: 5.12
Current: 3.54

During the past years, Intercontinental Exchange's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 5.12. The lowest was 2.80. And the median was 4.27.

BSP:I1CE34's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
75.97% of 437 companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 1.48 vs BSP:I1CE34: 3.54

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Intercontinental Exchange's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was R$22.493. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is R$19.15 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Intercontinental Exchange  (BSP:I1CE34) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Intercontinental Exchange Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Intercontinental Exchange Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Intercontinental Exchange's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Intercontinental Exchange Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Intercontinental Exchange Annual Data
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Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Intercontinental Exchange Quarterly Data
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BSP:I1CE34 vs MCO, CME, NDAQ: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges subindustry, Intercontinental Exchange's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Intercontinental Exchange Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Intercontinental Exchange's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Intercontinental Exchange's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Intercontinental Exchange Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Intercontinental Exchange's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=66.77/19.15
=3.49

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Intercontinental Exchange's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Intercontinental Exchange's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=22.493/333.9520*333.9520
=22.493

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Intercontinental Exchange Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 7.068 241.428 9.777
201612 7.383 241.432 10.212
201703 6.924 243.801 9.484
201706 7.412 244.955 10.105
201709 7.124 246.819 9.639
201712 7.986 246.524 10.818
201803 7.985 249.554 10.685
201806 9.200 251.989 12.192
201809 10.093 252.439 13.352
201812 9.783 251.233 13.004
201903 9.690 254.202 12.730
201906 9.802 256.143 12.780
201909 10.558 256.759 13.732
201912 10.653 256.974 13.844
202003 12.586 258.115 16.284
202006 13.474 257.797 17.454
202009 15.257 260.280 19.575
202012 14.901 260.474 19.104
202103 16.651 264.877 20.993
202106 15.690 271.696 19.285
202109 16.876 274.310 20.545
202112 19.076 278.802 22.849
202203 16.816 287.504 19.533
202206 17.198 296.311 19.383
202209 17.493 296.808 19.682
202212 17.755 296.797 19.978
202303 17.989 301.836 19.903
202306 17.205 305.109 18.831
202309 18.318 307.789 19.875
202312 18.326 306.746 19.951
202403 18.989 312.332 20.303
202406 20.904 314.175 22.220
202409 21.889 315.301 23.184
202412 24.481 315.605 25.904
202503 23.385 319.799 24.420
202506 22.981 322.561 23.793
202509 22.442 324.800 23.074
202512 23.185 324.054 23.893
202603 22.697 330.213 22.954
202606 22.493 333.952 22.493

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.49 mean?
Intercontinental Exchange (BSP:I1CE34) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.49 as of Sep. 12, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Intercontinental Exchange and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 4.27. Over the past decade, Intercontinental Exchange's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.80 to 5.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Intercontinental Exchange ranks #332 out of 437 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 76%.
Is Intercontinental Exchange's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Intercontinental Exchange's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.49 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 4.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.80 to a high of 5.12. The Capital Markets industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.48. Intercontinental Exchange's value of 3.49 is 135.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Intercontinental Exchange ranks #332 out of 437 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Intercontinental Exchange has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Intercontinental Exchange's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to MCO and CME?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Intercontinental Exchange ranks #332 out of 437 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Intercontinental Exchange in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.48. Intercontinental Exchange's value of 3.49 is 135.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Intercontinental Exchange's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.80 to 5.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.27 vs. the industry median of 1.48, Intercontinental Exchange has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Capital Markets company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Capital Markets companies is 1.48, based on 437 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Intercontinental Exchange's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.49 is 135.8% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Intercontinental Exchange and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Intercontinental Exchange's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.49, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 4.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Intercontinental Exchange stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Intercontinental Exchange (BSP:I1CE34) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$70.76, compared to a current price of R$66.77 — trading 5.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.49, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 4.27 and 135.8% above the Capital Markets industry median of 1.48. Intercontinental Exchange's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Intercontinental Exchange (BSP:I1CE34), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.49 as of Sep. 12, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Intercontinental Exchange (BSP:I1CE34) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Intercontinental Exchange stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R$66.77 is trading 5.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$70.76. GuruFocus considers Intercontinental Exchange to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:I1CE34:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.49 (18% below median its 10-year median of 4.27)
  • GF Value™: R$70.76 vs. price of R$66.77 (5.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 135.8% above the Capital Markets median (#332 of 437)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:I1CE34 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Intercontinental Exchange Business Description

Address 5660 New Northside Drive, Atlanta, GA, USA, 30328
Intercontinental Exchange is a vertically integrated operator of financial exchanges and provides ancillary data products. Though the company is probably best known for its ownership of the New York Stock Exchange, which it acquired in 2013, ICE operates a large derivatives exchange, too. The company's largest commodity futures product is the ICE Brent crude futures contract. In addition to the exchanges business, which is about 54% of net revenue, Intercontinental Exchange has used a series of acquisitions to create its mortgage technology business (22% of net revenue) and fixed-income and data-services segment (24% of net revenue).
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