ICE (Intercontinental Exchange) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.18 (As of Jul. 21, 2026) — 26% Below Median

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ICE Intercontinental Exchange Inc ICE
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Price $138.67
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Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Intercontinental Exchange Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Intercontinental Exchange ICE -2.05% 80 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.18 as of Jul. 21, 2026, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 4.29. GuruFocus rates ICE with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $162.57 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 634 Capital Markets companies, Intercontinental Exchange ranks worse than 76.18% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-21), Intercontinental Exchange's current share price is $138.67. Intercontinental Exchange's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $43.54. Intercontinental Exchange's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.18.

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

ICE' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.8   Med: 4.29   Max: 5.12
Current: 3.25

During the past years, Intercontinental Exchange's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 5.12. The lowest was 2.80. And the median was 4.29.

ICE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
76.18% of 634 companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 1.325 vs ICE: 3.25

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 Mar. 2026 was $52.081. 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 $43.54 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Intercontinental Exchange  (NYSE:ICE) 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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ICE 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
=138.67/43.54
=3.18

* 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 Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

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

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=52.081/330.2130*330.2130
=52.081

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Intercontinental Exchange Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 25.701 241.018 35.212
201609 26.071 241.428 35.659
201612 26.415 241.432 36.129
201703 26.568 243.801 35.985
201706 26.992 244.955 36.387
201709 27.290 246.819 36.511
201712 29.086 246.524 38.960
201803 29.222 249.554 38.667
201806 29.277 251.989 38.365
201809 29.478 252.439 38.560
201812 30.230 251.233 39.733
201903 30.276 254.202 39.329
201906 30.508 256.143 39.330
201909 30.754 256.759 39.552
201912 31.146 256.974 40.023
202003 30.911 258.115 39.545
202006 31.164 257.797 39.918
202009 33.906 260.280 43.016
202012 34.756 260.474 44.062
202103 35.458 264.877 44.204
202106 37.442 271.696 45.506
202109 38.361 274.310 46.179
202112 40.480 278.802 47.944
202203 40.549 287.504 46.573
202206 40.885 296.311 45.563
202209 40.034 296.808 44.540
202212 40.619 296.797 45.192
202303 41.444 301.836 45.340
202306 42.536 305.109 46.036
202309 44.509 307.789 47.752
202312 44.881 306.746 48.315
202403 45.758 312.332 48.378
202406 46.574 314.175 48.952
202409 47.433 315.301 49.676
202412 48.151 315.605 50.380
202503 48.735 319.799 50.322
202506 49.727 322.561 50.907
202509 50.215 324.800 51.052
202512 50.996 324.054 51.965
202603 52.081 330.213 52.081

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 3.18 mean?
Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.18 as of Jul. 21, 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 26% below median its historical median of 4.29. 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 #483 out of 634 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 76.2%.
Is Intercontinental Exchange's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Intercontinental Exchange's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.18 is 26% below median its 10-year median of 4.29. 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 1.33. Intercontinental Exchange's value of 3.18 is 140% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Intercontinental Exchange ranks #483 out of 634 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Intercontinental Exchange has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, 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 #483 out of 634 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 1.33. Intercontinental Exchange's value of 3.18 is 140% 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 4.29 vs. the industry median of 1.33, 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 1.33, based on 634 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 3.18 is 140% 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 1.33 — 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 3.18, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 4.29. 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 (ICE) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $162.57, compared to a current price of $138.67 — trading 14.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.18, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 4.29 and 140% above the Capital Markets industry median of 1.33. Intercontinental Exchange's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 3 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 (ICE), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.18 as of Jul. 21, 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 (ICE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Intercontinental Exchange stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $138.67 is trading 14.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $162.57. GuruFocus considers Intercontinental Exchange to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ICE:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.18 (26% below median its 10-year median of 4.29)
  • GF Value™: $162.57 vs. price of $138.67 (14.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 140% above the Capital Markets median (#483 of 634)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ICE 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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