CME Group Inc (CME)vsGE Vernova LLC (GEV)
CME
CME Group Inc
$293.93
-2.89%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $105.67B
GEV
GE Vernova LLC
$923.69
+1.57%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $246.74B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
GE Vernova LLC generates 485% more annual revenue ($38.07B vs $6.51B). CME leads profitability with a 62.6% profit margin vs 12.8%. GEV appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 3.34. CME earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
CME
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
GEV
Buy55
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
-6.0%
Fair Value
$829.76
Current Price
$923.69
$93.93 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
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 43 in profit
Generating 1.8B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
3.8% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 22.3x book value
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 : GEV
The strongest argument for GEV centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : CME
The primary concerns for CME are P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : GEV
The primary concerns for GEV are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 51.3x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CME profiles as a mature stock while GEV is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
CME is growing revenue faster at 8.0% — sustainability is the question.
GEV generates stronger free cash flow (1.8B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
CME scores higher overall (63/100 vs 55/100), 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 →GE Vernova LLC
INDUSTRIALS · SPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY · USA
GE Vernova LLC, an energy business company, generates electricity.
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