Intercontinental Exchange (MEX:ICE) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.99 (As of Jul. 22, 2026) — 30% Below Median

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MEX:ICE Intercontinental Exchange Inc MEX:ICE
83 GF Score
Price MXN2,425.33
GF Value MXN2,841.59
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Intercontinental Exchange Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Intercontinental Exchange MEX:ICE +1.25% 83 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.99 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 30% below its 10-year median of 4.29. GuruFocus rates MEX:ICE with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN2,841.59 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 632 Capital Markets companies, Intercontinental Exchange ranks worse than 75.47% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-22), Intercontinental Exchange's current share price is MXN2425.33. Intercontinental Exchange's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN812.50. Intercontinental Exchange's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.99.

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

MEX:ICE' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.8   Med: 4.29   Max: 5.12
Current: 3.18

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.

MEX:ICE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
75.47% of 632 companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 1.315 vs MEX:ICE: 3.18

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 MXN939.166. 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 MXN812.50 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Intercontinental Exchange  (MEX: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
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Intercontinental Exchange Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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MEX: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
=2425.33/812.50
=2.99

* 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)
=939.166/330.2130*330.2130
=939.166

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Intercontinental Exchange Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 475.298 241.018 651.194
201609 504.088 241.428 689.466
201612 544.601 241.432 744.865
201703 500.254 243.801 677.562
201706 487.899 244.955 657.715
201709 495.261 246.819 662.597
201712 571.230 246.524 765.149
201803 530.894 249.554 702.486
201806 575.278 251.989 753.859
201809 551.388 252.439 721.265
201812 593.571 251.233 780.172
201903 587.296 254.202 762.908
201906 586.026 256.143 755.490
201909 607.155 256.759 780.851
201912 587.418 256.974 754.835
202003 724.791 258.115 927.243
202006 719.321 257.797 921.381
202009 749.007 260.280 950.253
202012 691.362 260.474 876.466
202103 724.802 264.877 903.586
202106 745.326 271.696 905.852
202109 788.783 274.310 949.533
202112 830.396 278.802 983.521
202203 807.375 287.504 927.311
202206 822.531 296.311 916.640
202209 805.284 296.808 895.917
202212 791.907 296.797 881.067
202303 747.022 301.836 817.253
202306 729.228 305.109 789.228
202309 775.293 307.789 831.777
202312 761.827 306.746 820.109
202403 759.412 312.332 802.888
202406 853.244 314.175 896.800
202409 933.960 315.301 978.131
202412 1,004.217 315.605 1,050.698
202503 997.034 319.799 1,029.502
202506 936.325 322.561 958.537
202509 921.161 324.800 936.513
202512 918.227 324.054 935.679
202603 939.166 330.213 939.166

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 2.99 mean?
Intercontinental Exchange (MEX:ICE) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.99 as of Jul. 22, 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 30% 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 #477 out of 632 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 75.5%.
Is Intercontinental Exchange's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Intercontinental Exchange's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.99 is 30% 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 1.32. Intercontinental Exchange's value of 2.99 is 127.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Intercontinental Exchange ranks #477 out of 632 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Intercontinental Exchange has a GF Score™ of 83/100 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 #477 out of 632 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 1.32. Intercontinental Exchange's value of 2.99 is 127.4% 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 1.32, 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 1.32, based on 632 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 2.99 is 127.4% 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 1.32 — 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 2.99, which is 30% 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 (MEX:ICE) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN2,841.59, compared to a current price of MXN2,425.33 — trading 14.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.99, which is 30% below median its 10-year median of 4.29 and 127.4% above the Capital Markets industry median of 1.32. Intercontinental Exchange's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 (MEX:ICE), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.99 as of Jul. 22, 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 (MEX:ICE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Intercontinental Exchange stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN2,425.33 is trading 14.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,841.59. GuruFocus considers Intercontinental Exchange to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:ICE:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.99 (30% below median its 10-year median of 4.29)
  • GF Value™: MXN2,841.59 vs. price of MXN2,425.33 (14.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 127.4% above the Capital Markets median (#477 of 632)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX: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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