CME Group Inc (CME)vsPetróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras (PBR-A)
CME
CME Group Inc
$293.93
-2.89%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $105.67B
PBR-A
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras
$17.95
+2.40%
ENERGY · Cap: $114.52B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras generates 7547% more annual revenue ($497.55B vs $6.51B). CME leads profitability with a 62.6% profit margin vs 22.1%. PBR-A appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.30. PBR-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 75/100 (B).
CME
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
PBR-A
Strong Buy75
out of 100
Grade: B
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
+37.8%
Fair Value
$23.71
Current Price
$17.95
$5.76 discount
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
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 28 in profit
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
0.5% earnings growth
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 62.6% and operating margin at 63.8%.
Bull Case : PBR-A
The strongest argument for PBR-A centers on PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.1% and operating margin at 26.9%. PEG of 0.30 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : CME
The primary concerns for CME are P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : PBR-A
The primary concerns for PBR-A are EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CME profiles as a mature stock while PBR-A is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
CME carries more volatility with a beta of 0.26 — expect wider price swings.
CME is growing revenue faster at 8.0% — sustainability is the question.
PBR-A generates stronger free cash flow (3.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PBR-A scores higher overall (75/100 vs 63/100), backed by strong 22.1% margins. CME offers better value entry with a 43.8% margin of safety. 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 →Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras
ENERGY · OIL & GAS INTEGRATED · USA
Petrleo Brasileiro SA - Petrobras produces and sells oil and gas in Brazil and internationally. The company is headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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