Adobe Systems Incorporated (ADBE)vsCME Group Inc (CME)
ADBE
Adobe Systems Incorporated
$253.04
-1.35%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $103.68B
CME
CME Group Inc
$281.25
-1.95%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $101.91B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Adobe Systems Incorporated generates 263% more annual revenue ($24.45B vs $6.74B). CME leads profitability with a 63.3% profit margin vs 29.5%. ADBE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.72. ADBE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
ADBE
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
CME
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+41.5%
Fair Value
$438.58
Current Price
$253.04
$185.54 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for CME.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 59 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 38.8%
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 30 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Keeps 63 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 69.8%
Large-cap with strong market position
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Earnings expanding 21.3% YoY
Generating 1.2B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Trading at 9.0x book value
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ADBE
The strongest argument for ADBE centers on Return on Equity, Operating Margin, Altman Z-Score. Profitability is solid with margins at 29.5% and operating margin at 38.8%. Revenue growth of 12.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : CME
The strongest argument for CME centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 63.3% and operating margin at 69.8%. Revenue growth of 14.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ADBE
The primary concerns for ADBE are Price/Book.
Bear Case : CME
The primary concerns for CME are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ADBE carries more volatility with a beta of 1.42 — expect wider price swings.
CME is growing revenue faster at 14.4% — sustainability is the question.
ADBE generates stronger free cash flow (2.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor SOFTWARE - APPLICATION industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
ADBE scores higher overall (74/100 vs 65/100), backed by strong 29.5% margins and 12.0% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
Adobe Systems Incorporated
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION · USA
Adobe Inc. is an American multinational computer software company. Incorporated in Delaware and headquartered in San Jose, California, it has historically specialized in software for the creation and publication of a wide range of content, including graphics, photography, illustration, animation, multimedia, motion pictures and print. The company has expanded into digital marketing management software. Adobe has millions of users worldwide. Flagship products include: Photoshop image editing software, Adobe Illustrator vector-based illustration software, Adobe Acrobat Reader and the Portable Document Format (PDF), plus a host of tools primarily for audio-visual content creation, editing and publishing.
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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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