(INGR) Ingredion - Ratings and Ratios

Ingredion Incorporated (NYSE: INGR) is a global leader in the production and supply of innovative ingredient solutions derived from corn and other starch-based materials. The company operates through wet milling and processing technologies to deliver a diverse portfolio of sweeteners, starches, nutrition ingredients, and biomaterial solutions. Its products serve a wide array of industries, including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, textiles, construction, and industrial applications. Ingredion’s starch products are utilized in processed foods, specialty paper production, and textile manufacturing, while its industrial starches are integral to the production of construction materials, adhesives, and water filtration systems. The company also specializes in biomaterial applications, such as biodegradable plastics, fabric softeners, and personal care products. Its sweetener portfolio includes glucose syrups, high fructose corn syrup, and non-GMO syrups, catering to applications in baked goods, snacks, dairy products, and beverages. Additionally, Ingredion markets refined corn oil, corn gluten feed, and meal. Formerly known as Corn Products International, Inc., the company rebranded as Ingredion Incorporated in 2012. Headquartered in Westchester, Illinois, it has been in operation since 1906.

From a technical perspective, INGR is currently trading at $130.22, with a 20-day average volume of 449,531 shares. Its short-term moving averages (SMA 20: $130.95, SMA 50: $130.23) indicate a neutral trend, while the SMA 200 ($132.09) suggests mild downward pressure. The Average True Range (ATR) of 3.31 reflects moderate volatility. On the fundamental side, Ingredion boasts a market capitalization of $8.4 billion, with a trailing P/E of 13.45 and a forward P/E of 11.71, signaling undervaluation potential. The price-to-book ratio of 2.14 and price-to-sales ratio of 1.13 highlight its asset efficiency and revenue generation capabilities. With a return on equity (RoE) of 16.74%, the company demonstrates strong profitability.