Bank of Montreal (BMO)vsCME Group Inc (CME)
BMO
Bank of Montreal
$152.90
+0.28%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $109.28B
CME
CME Group Inc
$281.25
-1.95%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $101.91B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Bank of Montreal generates 396% more annual revenue ($33.48B vs $6.74B). CME leads profitability with a 63.3% profit margin vs 27.1%. BMO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.56. BMO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
BMO
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
CME
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Strong operational efficiency at 39.9%
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 27 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 7.0B in free cash flow
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
Expensive relative to growth rate
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BMO
The strongest argument for BMO centers on Operating Margin, Market Cap, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 27.1% and operating margin at 39.9%.
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 : BMO
The primary concerns for BMO are PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : CME
The primary concerns for CME are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BMO carries more volatility with a beta of 1.17 — expect wider price swings.
CME is growing revenue faster at 14.4% — sustainability is the question.
BMO generates stronger free cash flow (7.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
BMO scores higher overall (73/100 vs 65/100), backed by strong 27.1% margins. 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.
Bank of Montreal
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Bank of Montreal offers diversified financial services primarily in North America. The company is headquartered in Montreal, Canada.
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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