CME Group Inc (CME)vsThe TJX Companies Inc (TJX)
CME
CME Group Inc
$281.25
-1.95%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $101.91B
TJX
The TJX Companies Inc
$153.36
-0.73%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $169.59B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
The TJX Companies Inc generates 795% more annual revenue ($60.37B vs $6.74B). CME leads profitability with a 63.3% profit margin vs 9.1%. TJX appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 3.42. CME earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (C+).
CME
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
TJX
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for CME.
Margin of Safety
-6.9%
Fair Value
$147.47
Current Price
$153.36
$5.89 premium
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
Every $100 of equity generates 59 in profit
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Large-cap with strong market position
Earnings expanding 27.9% YoY
Generating 2.6B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 16.7x book value
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 : TJX
The strongest argument for TJX centers on Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score, Market Cap.
Bear Case : CME
The primary concerns for CME are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : TJX
The primary concerns for TJX are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CME profiles as a mature stock while TJX is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
TJX carries more volatility with a beta of 0.64 — expect wider price swings.
CME is growing revenue faster at 14.4% — sustainability is the question.
TJX generates stronger free cash flow (2.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CME scores higher overall (65/100 vs 56/100), backed by strong 63.3% margins and 14.4% revenue growth. 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 →The TJX Companies Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · APPAREL RETAIL · USA
The TJX Companies, Inc. (abbreviated TJX) is an American multinational off-price department store corporation, headquartered in Framingham, Massachusetts.
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