CME Group Inc (CME)vsCoinbase Global Inc (COIN)
CME
CME Group Inc
$264.32
-0.17%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $94.44B
COIN
Coinbase Global Inc
$149.89
-0.56%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $39.77B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
CME Group Inc generates 12% more annual revenue ($6.76B vs $6.04B). CME leads profitability with a 63.4% profit margin vs -16.3%. COIN appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.40. CME earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C-).
CME
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
COIN
Hold43
out of 100
Grade: D
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
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
Earnings expanding 430.6% YoY
Areas to Watch
0.8% revenue growth
2.5% earnings growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
ROE of 5.9% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 17.3%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull 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%.
Bull Case : COIN
The strongest argument for COIN centers on EPS Growth. PEG of 1.40 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : CME
The primary concerns for CME are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : COIN
The primary concerns for COIN are Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CME profiles as a value stock while COIN is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
COIN carries more volatility with a beta of 3.36 — expect wider price swings.
CME is growing revenue faster at 0.8% — sustainability is the question.
CME generates stronger free cash flow (924M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CME scores higher overall (55/100 vs 43/100), backed by strong 63.4% margins. 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.
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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FINANCIAL SERVICES · FINANCIAL DATA & STOCK EXCHANGES · USA
Coinbase Global, Inc. provides financial infrastructure and technology for the crypto economy. The company is headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware.
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