Constellation Energy Corp (CEG)vsCME Group Inc (CME)
CEG
Constellation Energy Corp
$303.63
-2.46%
UTILITIES · Cap: $112.78B
CME
CME Group Inc
$281.25
-1.95%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $101.91B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Constellation Energy Corp generates 279% more annual revenue ($25.53B vs $6.74B). CME leads profitability with a 63.3% profit margin vs 9.1%. CEG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 3.74. CME earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (C+).
CEG
Hold43
out of 100
Grade: D
CME
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-44.5%
Fair Value
$191.58
Current Price
$303.63
$112.05 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for CME.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
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
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Earnings declined 48.9%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CEG
The strongest argument for CEG centers on Market Cap. Revenue growth of 12.9% 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 63.3% and operating margin at 69.8%. Revenue growth of 14.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : CEG
The primary concerns for CEG are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, EPS Growth. A P/E of 42.0x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : CME
The primary concerns for CME are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CEG profiles as a value stock while CME is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
CEG carries more volatility with a beta of 1.16 — 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
CME scores higher overall (65/100 vs 43/100), backed by strong 63.3% margins and 14.4% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Constellation Energy Corp
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCERS · USA
Constellation Energy Corporation is an energy producer in the United States. The company is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland.
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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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