What Is Intercontinental Exchange Inc. (ICE) Worth in 2026?
According to the CirclFi Deep Alpha Valuation Engine, Intercontinental Exchange Inc. presents a highly debated valuation profile at its current price of $137.67. The composite intrinsic value is estimated at $125.20 (-9.1% average upside), masking a wide model spread between the 4 bullish models and 6 bearish models. Model dispersion is worth noting: ML-RIV targets $232.29 (+68.7%), versus EROIC at $43.04 (-68.7%). This +137.5% range highlights the importance of multi-model analysis rather than relying on any single methodology.
What Do the Models Say About ICE?
12 of 13 models are currently active for ICE. Of these, 4 models suggest upside while 8 models suggest overvaluation. The Bayesian DCF estimates ICE's intrinsic value at $144.69, implying +5.1% upside from the current price. See which stocks rank higher →
How Does ICE Rank in Security & Commodity Brokers, Dealers, Exchanges & Services?
Among 14 Security & Commodity Brokers, Dealers, Exchanges & Services stocks, ICE ranks #6 by Quality of Company score. CirclFi's QOC score of 8.6/10 evaluates 32 fundamental signals. A score of 8.6 places ICE in the top tier.
Intercontinental Exchange Inc. operates in a competitive landscape where fundamental quality metrics are key differentiators for long-term value creation.
Is ICE a Value Trap?
CirclFi's Value Trap algorithm assigns ICE a score of 17/100 (SAFE). This indicates minimal risk. Fundamentals are healthy. The score cross-references apparent undervaluation against fundamental deterioration signals. Browse lowest value-trap stocks →
Multi-Model Methodology
12 of 13 models are active for Intercontinental Exchange Inc.. Broad coverage provides high confidence. Each model applies a fundamentally different valuation philosophy. See the complete methodology →
According to the CirclFi 32-factor quality framework, Intercontinental Exchange Inc.'s fundamental quality profile registers 8.6/10. This robust score captures the company's profitability depth, growth consistency, balance sheet resilience, and shareholder return track record.
The gap between the most bullish and bearish model spans +137.5% — demonstrating why single-model analysis is dangerous. Browse all stocks with 13-model coverage →
Data Sources & Confidence
Every ICE valuation is built from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings — 700+ standardized financial tags. Macroeconomic context from FRED calibrates discount rates, while GDELT news sentiment feeds into our Sentiment SOTP model. All pipelines run daily. Read the complete data methodology →
Across ICE's 12 active models, average confidence is 47%. Lower confidence may reflect limited history or high volatility.
CirclFi's output is a research starting point, not a buy/sell signal. All data updates daily. Read the full methodology →