Comcast Corp (CMCSA)vsCME Group Inc (CME)
CMCSA
Comcast Corp
$28.73
-1.68%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $106.47B
CME
CME Group Inc
$293.93
-2.89%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $105.67B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Comcast Corp generates 1801% more annual revenue ($123.71B vs $6.51B). CME leads profitability with a 62.6% profit margin vs 16.2%. CME appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 5.84. CME earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
CMCSA
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
CME
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+11.4%
Fair Value
$36.65
Current Price
$28.73
$7.92 discount
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 21 in profit
Generating 5.1B in free cash flow
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
1.2% revenue growth
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 52.5%
Moderate valuation
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CMCSA
The strongest argument for CMCSA centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 16.2% and operating margin at 10.8%.
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 : CMCSA
The primary concerns for CMCSA are Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : CME
The primary concerns for CME are P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CMCSA profiles as a value stock while CME is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
CMCSA carries more volatility with a beta of 0.78 — expect wider price swings.
CME is growing revenue faster at 8.0% — sustainability is the question.
CMCSA generates stronger free cash flow (5.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CME scores higher overall (63/100 vs 62/100), backed by strong 62.6% margins. 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.
Comcast Corp
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · TELECOM SERVICES · USA
Comcast Corporation is an American telecommunications conglomerate headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is the second-largest broadcasting and cable television company in the world by revenue (behind AT&T), the largest pay-TV company, the largest cable TV company and largest home Internet service provider in the United States, and the nation's third-largest home telephone service provider. Comcast provides services to U.S. residential and commercial customers in 40 states and in the District of Columbia. As the parent company of the international media company NBCUniversal since 2011, Comcast is a producer of feature films and television programs intended for theatrical exhibition and over-the-air and cable television broadcast, respectively.
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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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