CME Group Inc (CME)vsPrologis Inc (PLD)
CME
CME Group Inc
$281.25
-1.95%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $101.91B
PLD
Prologis Inc
$144.09
+1.26%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $132.66B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Prologis Inc generates 39% more annual revenue ($9.38B vs $6.74B). CME leads profitability with a 63.3% profit margin vs 39.7%. CME appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 4.86. CME earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (C+).
CME
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
PLD
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for CME.
Margin of Safety
+46.8%
Fair Value
$267.33
Current Price
$144.09
$123.24 discount
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
Keeps 40 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 38.5%
Earnings expanding 65.2% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 1.1B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
ROE of 6.8% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 : PLD
The strongest argument for PLD centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 39.7% and operating margin at 38.5%.
Bear Case : CME
The primary concerns for CME are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : PLD
The primary concerns for PLD are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
PLD carries more volatility with a beta of 1.35 — 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 63/100), backed by strong 63.3% margins and 14.4% revenue growth. PLD offers better value entry with a 46.8% margin of safety. 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 →Prologis Inc
REAL ESTATE · REIT - INDUSTRIAL · USA
Prologis, Inc. is a real estate investment trust headquartered in San Francisco, California that invests in logistics facilities, with a focus on the consumption side of the global supply chain.
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