CME Group Inc (CME)vsTrip.com Group Ltd ADR (TCOM)
CME
CME Group Inc
$293.93
-2.89%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $105.67B
TCOM
Trip.com Group Ltd ADR
$51.34
+0.31%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $33.45B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Trip.com Group Ltd ADR generates 859% more annual revenue ($62.41B vs $6.51B). CME leads profitability with a 62.6% profit margin vs 53.3%. TCOM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.91. TCOM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 81/100 (A-).
CME
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
TCOM
Exceptional Buy81
out of 100
Grade: A-
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
+82.1%
Fair Value
$323.86
Current Price
$51.34
$272.52 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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 53 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Earnings expanding 97.8% YoY
Every $100 of equity generates 21 in profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 : TCOM
The strongest argument for TCOM centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 53.3% and operating margin at 16.5%. Revenue growth of 20.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : CME
The primary concerns for CME are P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : TCOM
The primary concerns for TCOM are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CME profiles as a mature stock while TCOM is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
CME carries more volatility with a beta of 0.26 — expect wider price swings.
TCOM is growing revenue faster at 20.8% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
TCOM scores higher overall (81/100 vs 63/100), backed by strong 53.3% margins and 20.8% revenue growth. CME offers better value entry with a 43.8% margin of safety. Both earn "Exceptional 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.
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CONSUMER CYCLICAL · TRAVEL SERVICES · China
Trip.com Group Limited is a travel service provider for accommodation booking, transportation ticketing, destination and package tours, corporate travel management and other travel-related services in China and internationally. The company is headquartered in Shanghai, the People's Republic of China.
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