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IngredionINGR -0.17%77 EV-to-FCF is 21.32 as of Aug. 22, 2026, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 18.46. GuruFocus rates INGR with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $114.34 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,190 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Ingredion ranks worse than 61.26% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Ingredion's Enterprise Value is $7,569 Mil.
Ingredion's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $355 Mil. Therefore, Ingredion's EV-to-FCF for today is 21.32.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ingredion's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
INGR'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4204.82 Med: 18.46 Max: 96.22
Current: 21.32
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Ingredion was 96.22. The lowest was -4204.82. And the median was 18.46.
INGR's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 61.26% of 1190
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 16.085
vs INGR: 21.32
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Ingredion's share price for today is $106.84.
Ingredion's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $9.170.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Ingredion EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Ingredion EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ingredion's EV-to-FCF 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.
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Ingredion's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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.
Ingredion EV-to-FCF vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Ingredion's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ingredion's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Ingredion's current Enterprise Value is $7,569 Mil.
Ingredion's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $355 Mil.
* 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.
Ingredion (INGR) has a EV-to-FCF of 21.32 as of Aug. 22, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Ingredion and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 18.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Ingredion ranks #729 out of 1190 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 61.3%.
Is Ingredion's EV-to-FCF too high?
Ingredion's current EV-to-FCF of 21.32 is 15% above median its 10-year median of 18.46. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EV-to-FCF is 16.09. Ingredion's value of 21.32 is 32.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ingredion ranks #729 out of 1190 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ingredion has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ingredion's EV-to-FCF compare to CPB and LW?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Ingredion ranks #729 out of 1190 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Ingredion in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 16.09. Ingredion's value of 21.32 is 32.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 18.46 vs. the industry median of 16.09, Ingredion 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 EV-to-FCF for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 16.09, based on 1,190 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ingredion's current EV-to-FCF of 21.32 is 32.5% 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 EV-to-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Ingredion and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 16.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ingredion's current EV-to-FCF is 21.32, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 18.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ingredion stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ingredion (INGR) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $114.34, compared to a current price of $106.84 — trading 6.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 21.32, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 18.46 and 32.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 16.09. Ingredion's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ingredion (INGR), the current EV-to-FCF is 21.32 as of Aug. 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 Ingredion (INGR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ingredion stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $106.84 is trading 6.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $114.34.
GuruFocus considers Ingredion to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for INGR:
EV-to-FCF: 21.32 (15% above median its 10-year median of 18.46)
GF Value™: $114.34 vs. price of $106.84 (6.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 32.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#729 of 1190)
No single metric tells the full story. See the INGR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ingredion is an ingredients provider for the food, beverage, brewing, and animal nutrition industries. The company processes corn, tapioca, potatoes, stevia, grains, fruits, gums, and vegetables into value-added ingredients. The company sells specialty ingredients that include starch-based texturizers and natural alternative sweeteners such as stevia. Ingredion also sells commodity ingredients that include sweeteners, such as high-fructose corn syrup, and starches, such as those used for sustainable packaging, as well as plant-based proteins. The company plans to acquire Tate & Lyle in an all-cash deal that should close in 2027.
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