CME Group Inc (CME)vsDoorDash, Inc. Class A Common Stock (DASH)
CME
CME Group Inc
$293.93
-2.89%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $105.67B
DASH
DoorDash, Inc. Class A Common Stock
$152.92
-1.17%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $67.22B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
DoorDash, Inc. Class A Common Stock generates 111% more annual revenue ($13.72B vs $6.51B). CME leads profitability with a 62.6% profit margin vs 6.8%. DASH appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.58. CME earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
CME
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
DASH
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+43.8%
Fair Value
$522.76
Current Price
$293.93
$228.83 discount
Margin of Safety
-75.2%
Fair Value
$100.15
Current Price
$152.92
$52.77 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
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
Revenue surging 37.7% year-over-year
Large-cap with strong market position
Earnings expanding 47.7% YoY
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
Grey zone — moderate risk
6.8% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
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 62.6% and operating margin at 63.8%.
Bull Case : DASH
The strongest argument for DASH centers on Revenue Growth, Market Cap, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 37.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : CME
The primary concerns for CME are P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : DASH
The primary concerns for DASH are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Profit Margin. A P/E of 72.3x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CME profiles as a mature stock while DASH is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
DASH carries more volatility with a beta of 1.90 — expect wider price swings.
DASH is growing revenue faster at 37.7% — sustainability is the question.
CME generates stronger free cash flow (1.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CME scores higher overall (63/100 vs 59/100), 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.
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.
Visit Website →DoorDash, Inc. Class A Common Stock
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · INTERNET RETAIL · USA
DoorDash, Inc. operates a logistics platform that connects merchants, consumers, and merchants in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
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