CME Group Inc (CME)vsDell Technologies Inc (DELL)
CME
CME Group Inc
$257.40
-2.44%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $96.14B
DELL
Dell Technologies Inc
$421.90
-2.34%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $270.14B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Dell Technologies Inc generates 1887% more annual revenue ($134.00B vs $6.74B). CME leads profitability with a 63.3% profit margin vs 6.3%. DELL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.67. DELL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
CME
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
DELL
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
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
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 44 in profit
Revenue surging 87.5% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 282.5% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
6.3% margin — thin
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 63.3% and operating margin at 69.8%. Revenue growth of 14.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : DELL
The strongest argument for DELL centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 87.5% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.67 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : CME
The primary concerns for CME are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : DELL
The primary concerns for DELL are P/E Ratio, Profit Margin, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CME profiles as a mature stock while DELL is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
DELL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.38 — expect wider price swings.
DELL is growing revenue faster at 87.5% — sustainability is the question.
DELL generates stronger free cash flow (3.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
DELL scores higher overall (74/100 vs 65/100) and 87.5% 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.
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 →Dell Technologies Inc
TECHNOLOGY · COMPUTER HARDWARE · USA
Dell Technologies Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, markets, sells and supports information technology solutions, products and services worldwide. The company is headquartered in Round Rock, Texas.
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