Analog Devices Inc (ADI)vsCME Group Inc (CME)
ADI
Analog Devices Inc
$322.03
+0.06%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $157.12B
CME
CME Group Inc
$293.93
-2.89%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $105.67B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Analog Devices Inc generates 81% more annual revenue ($11.76B vs $6.51B). CME leads profitability with a 62.6% profit margin vs 23.0%. ADI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.77. ADI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 75/100 (B).
ADI
Strong Buy75
out of 100
Grade: B
CME
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-25.8%
Fair Value
$256.00
Current Price
$322.03
$66.03 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
Strong operational efficiency at 33.1%
Revenue surging 30.4% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 116.7% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 23 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 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
ROE of 7.9% — below average capital efficiency
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Moderate valuation
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ADI
The strongest argument for ADI centers on Operating Margin, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 23.0% and operating margin at 33.1%. Revenue growth of 30.4% 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 62.6% and operating margin at 63.8%.
Bear Case : ADI
The primary concerns for ADI are Return on Equity, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 58.8x 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
ADI profiles as a growth stock while CME is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
ADI carries more volatility with a beta of 1.02 — expect wider price swings.
ADI is growing revenue faster at 30.4% — sustainability is the question.
ADI generates stronger free cash flow (1.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ADI scores higher overall (75/100 vs 63/100), backed by strong 23.0% margins and 30.4% revenue growth. CME offers better value entry with a 43.8% margin of safety. 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.
Analog Devices Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTORS · USA
Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI), also known simply as Analog, is an American multinational semiconductor company specializing in data conversion, signal processing and power management technology, headquartered in Wilmington, Massachusetts.
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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