CME Group Inc (CME)vsAT&T Inc. (T)
CME
CME Group Inc
$281.25
-1.95%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $101.91B
T
AT&T Inc.
$25.16
-0.40%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $175.52B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
AT&T Inc. generates 1776% more annual revenue ($126.53B vs $6.74B). CME leads profitability with a 63.3% profit margin vs 16.9%. T appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.81. CME earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (C+).
CME
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
T
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for CME.
Margin of Safety
+21.5%
Fair Value
$32.17
Current Price
$25.16
$7.01 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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 22.7%
Generating 2.7B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
2.9% revenue growth
Earnings declined 11.3%
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 : T
The strongest argument for T centers on P/E Ratio, Market Cap, Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 16.9% and operating margin at 22.7%.
Bear Case : CME
The primary concerns for CME are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : T
The primary concerns for T are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CME profiles as a mature stock while T is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
T carries more volatility with a beta of 0.42 — expect wider price swings.
CME is growing revenue faster at 14.4% — sustainability is the question.
T generates stronger free cash flow (2.7B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CME scores higher overall (65/100 vs 64/100), backed by strong 63.3% margins and 14.4% revenue growth. T offers better value entry with a 21.5% 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 →AT&T Inc.
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · TELECOM SERVICES · USA
AT&T Inc. is an American multinational conglomerate holding company, Delaware-registered but headquartered at Whitacre Tower in Downtown Dallas, Texas. It is the world largest telecommunications company, and the second largest provider of mobile telephone services.
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