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IBKR

S&P 500
Neutral · 48/100

Interactive Brokers

Financials
Investment Banking & Brokerage

$96.82

0.9%

Updated Today 7:15 PM ET

Price — Past Year

▲ Up 82.5% over the last 12 months

Price 50-day average 200-day averageSource: Yahoo Finance · refreshed daily
Key Metrics

Market Cap

$162.84B

P/E

156.3x

Forward P/E (est.)

121.96x

ROE

19.9%

Revenue Growth

12.9%

EPS Growth

28.2%

Profit Margin

9.7%

FCF Yield

28.6%

Debt / Equity

4.62x

ROIC

Interest Coverage

Current Ratio

Dividend Yield

0.4%

Implied Growth (rev. DCF)

Rating Score

48/100

Technical Analysis (Educational)
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Technical analysis reads price and volume to judge momentum and timing. It complements the fundamentals above — it does not replace them. Here is what IBKR's chart says today, with each tool explained.

Trend — moving averages. A moving average is the average closing price over a window, which smooths out daily noise. IBKR trades near $96.82, above its 50-day average ($83.48) and 200-day average ($72.19). Price above both averages, with the shorter one above the longer, is the textbook definition of an uptrend — momentum favours buyers.

Momentum — RSI. The Relative Strength Index runs 0–100 and measures how strong recent gains are versus losses. Above 70 is "overbought", below 30 "oversold". At 71 it is overbought — the recent rally is stretched and can cool off.

MACD. MACD compares two moving averages to flag shifts in momentum. Its histogram is currently positive — short-term momentum is improving.

Volatility — ATR. Average True Range is the typical daily move. IBKR's is $3.65 (~3.8% of price), so swings of about that size each day are normal — handy for setting a stop that isn't too tight.

Support & resistance. Over the last month IBKR found buyers near $79.12 (support) and sellers near $97.81 (resistance); its 52-week range is $49.30–$97.81. A decisive break beyond either edge often marks the next move.

Volume. The latest session traded 1.3× the 20-day average — heavier than usual, which adds conviction to the move. Rising volume on up-days suggests real buying; on down-days, real selling.

Educational information to help you read a chart — not a recommendation or a forecast. It updates daily as the price and indicators change.

Business Overview
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Interactive Brokers (IBKR) is a large-cap company in the Investment Banking & Brokerage industry, part of the Financials sector of the S&P 500, with a market value around $162.84B.

In its latest reported year it generated about $2.44B in revenue.

Our model rates IBKR Neutral (48/100) on growth, profitability, financial health, and valuation. The summary below is built from its filed financials and current ratios and refreshes automatically.

Revenue Growth
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4Y CAGR

11.7%

Revenue moved from $1.57B in 2021 to $2.44B in 2025, a 11.7% compound annual growth rate. The most recent year grew a steady 12.9% year over year. Consistent top-line growth is one sign of healthy demand.

Profitability
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Gross Margin

56.1%

Operating Margin

46.5%

Net Margin

9.7%

ROE

19.9%

Interactive Brokers keeps about 9.7% of each sales dollar as net profit, with a 56.1% gross margin and 46.5% operating margin. Return on equity is 19.9%. Margins are moderate — typical of a competitive but profitable business.

Debt Analysis
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Total Debt

Net Debt

Net Debt / EBITDA

Debt / Equity

4.62x

Leverage: debt-to-equity is 4.6x. That is elevated leverage, which raises risk if earnings or rates move against it.

Cash Flow Analysis
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Operating CF

$15.81B

Free Cash Flow

$15.81B

FCF Margin

648.0%

In the latest year Interactive Brokers produced about $15.81B of operating cash flow and $15.81B of free cash flow after capital spending. That is a free-cash-flow yield of about 28.6% on today's price. Strong cash generation funds dividends, buybacks, and reinvestment.

Valuation Analysis
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P/E

156.3x

P/S

15.09x

P/B

20.97x

EV / EBITDA

IBKR trades at 156.3x trailing earnings (about 122.0x on estimated forward earnings), 15.1x sales, and 21.0x book value. That is a rich multiple that prices in a lot of future growth.

Metrics vs. Typical Range

Where this stock sits versus what most companies trade at.

TTM P/E
156.3xExpensive
Forward P/E
122.0xExpensive
P/S ratio
15.1xExpensive
Revenue growth
12.9%Strong
EPS growth
28.2%Strong
Gross margin
56.1%Strong
Net margin
9.7%Average
ROE
19.9%Strong

Typical ranges are general references (e.g., many stocks trade at ~18–26x earnings), not hard rules. Context only — not investment advice.

Sector Peer Comparison

How IBKR stacks up against its Financials peers — valuation, profitability, and growth versus the sector median.

In the Financials sector (76 S&P 500 companies), IBKR ranks #68 of 76 by our overall rating. It trades at a premium versus the sector on earnings (156.3x P/E vs. 15.2x median) with a higher return on equity (19.9% vs. 15.3%) and faster revenue growth (12.9% vs. 9.1%).

P/E vs sector

156.3x

median 15.2x

ROE vs sector

19.9%

median 15.3%

Growth vs sector

12.9%

median 9.1%

Sector rank

#68

of 76 by rating

CompanyP/ERev Gr.Rating
IBKRThis stock156.3x12.9%Neutral· 48
SCHW16.8x8.1%Favorable· 66
HOOD52.1x41.5%Favorable· 63
GS17.9x1.3%Neutral· 49
MS19.4x12.3%Neutral· 57
RJF14.1x5.3%Neutral· 47
BLK27.1x22.4%Favorable· 62
BX48.3x15.2%Favorable· 60
Financials median15.2x9.1%65/100

Valuation vs. quality map

sector medianSCHWHOODGSMSRJFBLKBXIBKRP/E — cheaper ←→ pricierROE — more profitable ↑

The sweet spot is upper-left: more profitable (higher ROE) for a lower P/E. Dashed lines mark the sector median.

Compare side by side

Peers are the closest Financials companies by sub-industry and size. Sector median is across all 76 S&P 500 names in the sector. Educational, not a recommendation.

5-Year Projection Model

Project revenue → earnings → price. Edit the assumptions to build your own case.

2030 price target (Base Case)

$1,000.63$1,660.61

vs. $96.82 today · expected CAGR 60%77%

Metric20262027202820292030
Revenue$2.76B$3.12B$3.52B$3.98B$4.50B
Net income$275.72M$311.56M$352.07M$397.84M$449.55M
EPS$6.53$7.38$8.34$9.42$10.64
Share price (low)$613.70$693.48$783.64$885.51$1,000.63
Share price (high)$1,018.49$1,150.89$1,300.50$1,469.57$1,660.61
CAGR (low–high)534% / 952%168% / 245%101% / 138%74% / 97%60% / 77%

Educational model on sample fundamentals — not a forecast or investment advice. Outputs are only as good as your assumptions.

Bull Case

The case for IBKR:

  • Revenue is growing 12.9% a year, a sign of real demand.
  • Strong return on equity (19.9%) shows capital is put to work well.
  • Healthy free-cash-flow yield (~28.6%) funds buybacks and dividends.
Bear Case

The case against IBKR:

  • Elevated leverage (debt/equity 4.6x) adds financial risk.
  • A rich 156.3x earnings multiple prices in a lot of growth.
Key Risks
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Valuation risk — at 156.3x earnings, disappointing results could compress the multiple.

Balance-sheet risk — debt/equity of 4.6x magnifies the impact of higher rates or weaker earnings.

Market risk — sector rotation, the economic cycle, and broad sentiment move the stock regardless of fundamentals.

Investment Thesis
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On balance, the picture is mixed: Interactive Brokers is a large-cap financials business still growing nicely, with modest profitability, and a heavier debt load to watch. It trades at 156.3x earnings, which our model scores Neutral (48/100). Weigh this against your own goals and time horizon — this is educational information, not a recommendation.

Data notice. Fundamentals and financial statements are sourced from company filings (SEC EDGAR) and market-data providers; prices and market caps refresh on trading days and may be delayed. Ratings, projections, technical signals, and written summaries are model- or rule-generated for education and may simplify or lag the latest filings.

Not advice. Nothing on this page is investment advice or a recommendation to buy, hold, or sell any security. Do your own research and consult a licensed financial professional before investing.