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Ingredion Incorporated (INGR)

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$135.71
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Upturn Advisory Summary

07/11/2025: INGR (2-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

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Below Average Performance

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7 Analysts rated it

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1 Year Target Price $148.91

1 Year Target Price $148.91

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$148.91 Target price
52w Low $111.29
Current$135.71
52w High $152.72

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 16.41%
Avg. Invested days 63
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Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 8.73B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 14.3
1Y Target Price 148.91
Price to earnings Ratio 14.3
1Y Target Price 148.91
Volume (30-day avg) 7
Beta 0.73
52 Weeks Range 111.29 - 152.72
Updated Date 07/13/2025
52 Weeks Range 111.29 - 152.72
Updated Date 07/13/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 2.36%
Basic EPS (TTM) 9.49

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Profitability

Profit Margin 8.53%
Operating Margin (TTM) 15.61%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 9.07%
Return on Equity (TTM) 16.31%

Valuation

Trailing PE 14.3
Forward PE 12.27
Enterprise Value 9665647167
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.19
Enterprise Value 9665647167
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.19
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.31
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 8.28
Shares Outstanding 64311000
Shares Floating 63916140
Shares Outstanding 64311000
Shares Floating 63916140
Percent Insiders 0.73
Percent Institutions 93.19

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Ingredion Incorporated

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

Ingredion Incorporated was founded in 1906 as Corn Products Refining Co. It has evolved from a corn refining company into a global provider of ingredient solutions, expanding through acquisitions and innovation to serve diverse industries.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • North America: Production and sale of starches, sweeteners, co-products, and biomaterials primarily in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
  • South America: Production and sale of starches, sweeteners, co-products, and specialty ingredients in South America, including Brazil, Argentina, and Colombia.
  • Asia-Pacific: Production and sale of starches, sweeteners, co-products, and specialty ingredients in the Asia-Pacific region, including China, Australia, and Thailand.
  • Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA): Production and sale of starches, sweeteners, co-products, and specialty ingredients in the EMEA region.
  • Specialty Ingredients: Focuses on value-added ingredients like modified starches, texturizers, clean label ingredients, and nutritional ingredients.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Ingredion Incorporated is led by its CEO, Ilene Gordon (Currently Jim Zallie), and has a structured organizational hierarchy with various functional departments and regional divisions.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • Competitors: Archer Daniels Midland (ADM),Cargill,Tate & Lyle
  • Starches: Native and modified starches used in food, beverage, and industrial applications. Ingredion is a major player in the starch market, competing with companies like ADM and Cargill. Market share data is fragmented, but Ingredion is estimated to hold a significant portion in North America.
  • Competitors: Archer Daniels Midland (ADM),Cargill,Tate & Lyle
  • Sweeteners: High fructose corn syrup (HFCS), glucose, dextrose, and polyols used in food and beverage production. Competing with ADM and Cargill in this segment.
  • Competitors: Kerry Group,DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences
  • Specialty Ingredients: Clean label starches, texturizers, and nutritional ingredients. This is a growing area, facing competition from smaller, specialized ingredient suppliers.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The ingredient solutions industry is driven by food and beverage consumption, industrial demand for starches, and growing consumer interest in healthier, cleaner label products. The industry is competitive and influenced by commodity prices and regulatory changes.

Positioning

Ingredion is a global leader with a broad product portfolio, strong customer relationships, and a focus on innovation. Its competitive advantage lies in its scale, supply chain, and ability to offer customized solutions.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The global food ingredients market is estimated to be in the hundreds of billions of dollars. Ingredion is positioned to capture a significant portion of this market through its diverse product offerings and global presence.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Global presence and scale
  • Broad product portfolio
  • Strong customer relationships
  • Focus on innovation
  • Established supply chain

Weaknesses

  • Exposure to commodity price volatility
  • Dependence on corn supply
  • Potential for regulatory risks
  • Susceptibility to currency fluctuations

Opportunities

  • Growing demand for clean label ingredients
  • Expanding into emerging markets
  • Developing new applications for existing products
  • Acquiring complementary businesses
  • Capitalizing on health and wellness trends

Threats

  • Increased competition from other ingredient suppliers
  • Changing consumer preferences
  • Economic downturns
  • Disruptions in the supply chain
  • Adverse weather conditions impacting corn yields

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • ADM
  • CAG
  • TATE

Competitive Landscape

Ingredion competes on scale, product breadth, and innovation. It has advantages in certain geographic regions and product categories, but faces intense competition from other large players and smaller, specialized firms.

Major Acquisitions

PureCircle Limited

  • Year: 2020
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 300
  • Strategic Rationale: Expanded Ingredion's stevia-based sweetener portfolio and strengthened its position in the natural sweetener market.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Ingredion's growth has been driven by both organic expansion and acquisitions. The company has invested in new technologies and expanded its presence in emerging markets.

Future Projections: Analyst estimates vary, but generally project moderate growth for Ingredion, driven by increased demand for specialty ingredients and expansion in emerging markets.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include investments in plant-based protein ingredients, clean label solutions, and expansion of its specialty ingredients portfolio.

Summary

Ingredion Incorporated is a well-established global provider of ingredient solutions with a diverse product portfolio. Its strengths lie in its scale, customer relationships, and focus on innovation. However, it faces challenges related to commodity price volatility, competition, and changing consumer preferences. The recent acquisition of PureCircle Limited will bolster its offerings in the clean label space.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

  • Ingredion Incorporated's Investor Relations Website
  • Financial News Articles
  • Industry Reports
  • Company 10K reports

Disclaimers:

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About Ingredion Incorporated

Exchange NYSE
Headquaters Westchester, IL, United States
IPO Launch date 1997-12-11
President, CEO & Director Mr. James P. Zallie
Sector Consumer Defensive
Industry Packaged Foods
Full time employees 11000
Full time employees 11000

Ingredion Incorporated, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells sweeteners, starches, nutrition ingredients, and biomaterial solutions derived from wet milling and processing corn, and other starch-based materials to a range of industries worldwide. The company offers starch products for use in a range of processed foods; cornstarch; specialty paper starches for enhanced drainage, fiber retention, oil and grease resistance, improved printability, and biochemical oxygen demand control; starches and specialty starches for textile industry; industrial starches are used in the production of construction materials, textiles, adhesives, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics, as well as in mining and water filtration; and specialty industrial starches for use in biomaterial applications, including biodegradable plastics, fabric softeners and detergents, hair and skin care applications, dusting powders for surgical gloves, and in the production of glass fiber and insulation. It provides sweetener products comprising glucose syrups, high maltose syrup, high fructose corn syrup, dextrose, polyols, maltodextrin, glucose syrup solids, and non-genetically modified organism syrups for applications in food and beverage products, such as baked goods, snack foods, canned fruits, condiments, candy and other sweets, dairy products, ice cream, jams and jellies, prepared mixes, table syrups, and beverages. In addition, the company sells refined corn oil, corn gluten feed, and corn gluten meal; and other products. The company was formerly known as Corn Products International, Inc. and changed its name to Ingredion Incorporated in June 2012. Ingredion Incorporated was founded in 1906 and is headquartered in Westchester, Illinois.