Brookfield Asset Management Inc (BAM)vsCME Group Inc (CME)
BAM
Brookfield Asset Management Inc
$42.87
-1.08%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $70.28B
CME
CME Group Inc
$293.93
-2.89%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $105.67B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
CME Group Inc generates 35% more annual revenue ($6.51B vs $4.82B). CME leads profitability with a 62.6% profit margin vs 51.6%. BAM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.48. BAM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
BAM
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
CME
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-400.1%
Fair Value
$10.47
Current Price
$42.87
$32.40 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
Keeps 52 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 67.9%
Revenue surging 31.1% year-over-year
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 22 in profit
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
Moderate valuation
Trading at 8.5x book value
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 20.7%
Moderate valuation
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BAM
The strongest argument for BAM centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 51.6% and operating margin at 67.9%. Revenue growth of 31.1% 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 : BAM
The primary concerns for BAM are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : CME
The primary concerns for CME are P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BAM profiles as a growth stock while CME is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
BAM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.29 — expect wider price swings.
BAM is growing revenue faster at 31.1% — sustainability is the question.
CME generates stronger free cash flow (1.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BAM scores higher overall (66/100 vs 63/100), backed by strong 51.6% margins and 31.1% 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.
Brookfield Asset Management Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Brookfield Asset Management is a leading global alternative asset manager and one of the largest investors in real assets.
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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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