Post Holdings [POST] vs Ingredion [INGR] Detailed Stock Comparison
Post Holdings
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Ingredion
NYSE
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Post Holdings wins in 6 metrics, Ingredion wins in 13 metrics, with 0 ties. Ingredion appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Post Holdings | Ingredion | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 18.65 | 12.36 | Ingredion |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 1.53 | 1.94 | Post Holdings |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 180.85 | 42.30 | Ingredion |
| PEG Ratio | 16.67 | 11.40 | Ingredion |
| EV/EBITDA | 9.37 | 7.00 | Ingredion |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 4.53% | 9.24% | Ingredion |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 9.84% | 14.95% | Ingredion |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 9.84% | 14.95% | Ingredion |
| Return on Equity | 9.13% | 17.17% | Ingredion |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 4.05% | 9.03% | Ingredion |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $502.20M | $1.14B | Ingredion |
| Dividend Yield | N/A | 1.74% | N/A |
| 1-Year Return | -8.43% | -3.83% | Ingredion |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 0.74 | 1.11 | Post Holdings |
| Enterprise Value | $12.19B | $9.09B | Post Holdings |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 1.55 | 1.24 | Ingredion |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 27.96% | 25.70% | Post Holdings |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $135 | $113 | Post Holdings |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $5.64 | $10.24 | Ingredion |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 0.43 | 0.71 | Post Holdings |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Post Holdings vs Ingredion Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Post Holdings | 4.92% | -2.75% | -3.65% | -7.43% | -8.57% | -9.19% |
| Ingredion | 0.02% | -4.01% | -7.33% | -6.94% | -1.27% | -7.49% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Post Holdings | -8.43% | 15.02% | 78.09% | 136.15% | 280.11% | 280.11% |
| Ingredion | -3.83% | 33.77% | 53.31% | 34.15% | 286.96% | 441.67% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Post Holdings vs Ingredion
| Metric | POST | INGR |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $5.86B | $8.14B |
| Market Cap Category | Mid cap | Mid cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 610,365 | 491,460 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 685,438 | 491,163 |
| Last Close | $107.96 | $126.29 |
| 52 Week Range | $101.05 - $125.84 | $120.51 - $155.44 |
| % from 52W High | -14.21% | -18.75% |
| All-Time High | $125.84 (Dec 09, 2024) | $155.44 (Nov 04, 2024) |
| % from All-Time High | -14.21% | -18.75% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | -0.02% | -0.02% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | -0.36% | 0.32% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.05% | 0.09% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.10% | 0.15% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.09% | 0.17% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 180.85 | 42.30 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $68.75 | $65.27 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $11.62 | $13.50 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $978.80M | $1.18B |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $613.50M | $573.12M |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | 1.74% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | N/A | $2.38 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Post Holdings vs Ingredion
| Metric | POST | INGR |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 18.65 | 12.36 |
| Forward P/E | 16.67 | 11.40 |
| PEG Ratio | 16.67 | 11.40 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 0.74 | 1.11 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 1.53 | 1.94 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $5.86B | $8.14B |
| Enterprise Value | $12.19B | $9.09B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 1.55 | 1.24 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 9.37 | 7.00 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 0.43 | 0.71 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $68.75 | $65.27 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Post Holdings vs Ingredion
Financial Metrics
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Revenue
EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
Current Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | POST | INGR |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $1.95B | $1.81B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $1.41B | $1.35B |
| Gross Profit | $545.80M | $466.00M |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $182.20M | $283.00M |
| EBITDA | $300.50M | $338.00M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $82.40M | $267.00M |
| Income Tax | $20.00M | $68.00M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $62.60M | $199.00M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | POST | INGR |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $617.60M | $837.00M |
| Total Current Assets | $2.17B | $3.37B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $1.02B | $1.18B |
| Long-Term Debt | $6.94B | $1.74B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $3.84B | $4.05B |
| Retained Earnings | $1.96B | $5.24B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $4.48B | N/A |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | POST | INGR |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $178.80M | $147.00M |
| Capital Expenditures | $-89.40M | N/A |
| Free Cash Flow | $70.20M | $-15.00M |
| Debt Repayment | $-1.20M | $-154.00M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $-200.00M | $-55.00M |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | POST | INGR |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 2.79M | 1.49M |
| Short Ratio | 4.03 | 3.14 |
| Short % of Float | 0.06% | 0.03% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 610,365 | 491,460 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 685,438 | 491,163 |
| Shares Outstanding | 58.43M | 64.50M |
| Float Shares | 44.95M | 63.90M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.11% | 0.01% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.97% | 0.93% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Post Holdings vs Ingredion
| Metric | POST | INGR |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | N/A | $2.38 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | 1.74% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | N/A | $2.74 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | N/A | 0.71% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | N/A | $8.21 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | N/A | Apr 01, 2025 |