Brookfield Corp (BN)vsCME Group Inc (CME)
BN
Brookfield Corp
$39.22
-0.58%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $86.53B
CME
CME Group Inc
$293.93
-2.89%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $105.67B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Brookfield Corp generates 1093% more annual revenue ($77.66B vs $6.51B). CME leads profitability with a 62.6% profit margin vs 1.7%. BN appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.27. BN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
BN
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
CME
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-103.3%
Fair Value
$22.93
Current Price
$39.22
$16.29 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
Earnings expanding 80.4% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 29.2%
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
3.5% revenue growth
ROE of 1.9% — below average capital efficiency
1.7% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Moderate valuation
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BN
The strongest argument for BN centers on EPS Growth, Market Cap, Price/Book. PEG of 1.27 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 : BN
The primary concerns for BN are Revenue Growth, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 78.1x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 1.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : CME
The primary concerns for CME are P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BN profiles as a value stock while CME is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
BN carries more volatility with a beta of 1.86 — expect wider price swings.
CME is growing revenue faster at 8.0% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
BN scores higher overall (64/100 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.
Brookfield Corp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Brookfield Corporation is an alternative asset manager and REIT/Real Estate Investment Manager firm focuses on real estate, renewable power, infrastructure and venture capital and private equity assets. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada with additional offices across Northern America; South America; Europe; Middle East and Asia.
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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