CME Group Inc (CME)vsFactSet Research Systems Inc (FDS)
CME
CME Group Inc
$257.40
+2.80%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $90.52B
FDS
FactSet Research Systems Inc
$255.62
+0.24%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $8.79B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
CME Group Inc generates 181% more annual revenue ($6.74B vs $2.40B). CME leads profitability with a 63.3% profit margin vs 24.5%. FDS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.14. FDS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
CME
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
FDS
Strong Buy65
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
Every $100 of equity generates 28 in profit
Keeps 25 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Strong operational efficiency at 29.8%
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Earnings declined 4.5%
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 : FDS
The strongest argument for FDS centers on Return on Equity, Profit Margin, P/E Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 24.5% and operating margin at 29.8%. PEG of 1.14 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 : FDS
The primary concerns for FDS are EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FDS carries more volatility with a beta of 0.71 — 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.
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Bottom Line
CME scores higher overall (65/100 vs 65/100), backed by strong 63.3% margins and 14.4% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Strong 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 →FactSet Research Systems Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · FINANCIAL DATA & STOCK EXCHANGES · USA
FactSet Research Systems Inc. provides integrated financial information and analytical applications to investment and corporate communities in the Americas, EMEA, and Asia Pacific. The company is headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut.
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