Cboe Global Markets Inc (CBOE)vsCME Group Inc (CME)
CBOE
Cboe Global Markets Inc
$281.04
-2.24%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $31.16B
CME
CME Group Inc
$280.46
+1.79%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $99.08B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
CME Group Inc generates 34% more annual revenue ($6.76B vs $5.06B). CME leads profitability with a 63.4% profit margin vs 26.7%. CBOE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.64. CBOE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
CBOE
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
CME
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Strong operational efficiency at 34.6%
Earnings expanding 50.2% YoY
Every $100 of equity generates 24 in profit
Keeps 27 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Revenue surging 22.9% year-over-year
Keeps 63 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 65.0%
Large-cap with strong market position
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
0.8% revenue growth
2.5% earnings growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CBOE
The strongest argument for CBOE centers on Operating Margin, EPS Growth, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 26.7% and operating margin at 34.6%. Revenue growth of 22.9% 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 63.4% and operating margin at 65.0%.
Bear Case : CBOE
The primary concerns for CBOE are PEG Ratio, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : CME
The primary concerns for CME are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CBOE profiles as a growth stock while CME is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
CBOE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.41 — expect wider price swings.
CBOE is growing revenue faster at 22.9% — sustainability is the question.
CME generates stronger free cash flow (924M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CBOE scores higher overall (74/100 vs 55/100), backed by strong 26.7% margins and 22.9% 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.
Cboe Global Markets Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · FINANCIAL DATA & STOCK EXCHANGES · USA
Cboe Global Markets is an American company that owns the Chicago Board Options Exchange and the stock exchange operator BATS Global Markets.
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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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