AbbVie Inc (ABBV)vsCME Group Inc (CME)
ABBV
AbbVie Inc
$207.18
+0.96%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $362.83B
CME
CME Group Inc
$293.93
-2.89%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $105.67B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
AbbVie Inc generates 840% more annual revenue ($61.16B vs $6.51B). CME leads profitability with a 62.6% profit margin vs 6.9%. ABBV appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.49. CME earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
ABBV
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
CME
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-1190.8%
Fair Value
$16.05
Current Price
$207.18
$191.13 premium
Margin of Safety
+43.8%
Fair Value
$522.76
Current Price
$293.93
$228.83 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Growing faster than its price suggests
Every $100 of equity generates 62 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 34.1%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Generating 4.9B in free cash flow
Keeps 63 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 63.8%
Large-cap with strong market position
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Earnings expanding 35.0% YoY
Generating 1.1B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
6.9% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Earnings declined 88.7%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Moderate valuation
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ABBV
The strongest argument for ABBV centers on Market Cap, PEG Ratio, Return on Equity. PEG of 0.49 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : CME
The strongest argument for CME centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 62.6% and operating margin at 63.8%.
Bear Case : ABBV
The primary concerns for ABBV are Profit Margin, P/E Ratio, EPS Growth. A P/E of 87.0x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : CME
The primary concerns for CME are P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ABBV profiles as a value stock while CME is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
ABBV carries more volatility with a beta of 0.33 — expect wider price swings.
ABBV is growing revenue faster at 10.0% — sustainability is the question.
ABBV generates stronger free cash flow (4.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ABBV scores higher overall (63/100 vs 63/100). CME offers better value entry with a 43.8% margin of safety. Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
AbbVie Inc
HEALTHCARE · DRUG MANUFACTURERS - GENERAL · USA
AbbVie is an American publicly traded biopharmaceutical company founded in 2013. It originated as a spin-off of Abbott Laboratories.
CME Group Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · FINANCIAL DATA & STOCK EXCHANGES · USA
CME Group Inc. (Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Chicago Board of Trade, New York Mercantile Exchange, The Commodity Exchange) is an American global markets company. It is the world's largest financial derivatives exchange, and trades in asset classes that include agricultural products, currencies, energy, interest rates, metals, stock indexes and cryptocurrencies futures.
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