BP PLC ADR (BP)vsCME Group Inc (CME)
BP
BP PLC ADR
$43.34
-1.07%
ENERGY · Cap: $114.92B
CME
CME Group Inc
$281.25
-1.95%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $101.91B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
BP PLC ADR generates 2762% more annual revenue ($193.00B vs $6.74B). CME leads profitability with a 63.3% profit margin vs 1.7%. BP appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.05. CME earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (C+).
BP
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
CME
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+26.9%
Fair Value
$52.77
Current Price
$43.34
$9.43 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for CME.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Earnings expanding 474.5% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
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
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 8.4x book value
ROE of 5.8% — below average capital efficiency
1.7% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BP
The strongest argument for BP centers on PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Market Cap. Revenue growth of 11.6% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.05 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 63.3% and operating margin at 69.8%. Revenue growth of 14.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BP
The primary concerns for BP are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Return on Equity. Thin 1.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : CME
The primary concerns for CME are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BP profiles as a value stock while CME is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
CME carries more volatility with a beta of 0.26 — expect wider price swings.
CME is growing revenue faster at 14.4% — sustainability is the question.
CME generates stronger free cash flow (1.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BP scores higher overall (65/100 vs 65/100) and 11.6% 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.
BP PLC ADR
ENERGY · OIL & GAS INTEGRATED · USA
BP plc participates in the energy business globally. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
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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