CME Group Inc (CME)vsT-Mobile US Inc (TMUS)
CME
CME Group Inc
$293.93
-2.89%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $105.67B
TMUS
T-Mobile US Inc
$211.36
+0.05%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $236.30B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
T-Mobile US Inc generates 1257% more annual revenue ($88.31B vs $6.51B). CME leads profitability with a 62.6% profit margin vs 12.4%. TMUS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.80. CME earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
CME
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
TMUS
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C
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
-235.8%
Fair Value
$66.10
Current Price
$211.36
$145.26 premium
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
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Growing faster than its price suggests
Generating 4.2B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Elevated debt levels
Earnings declined 26.6%
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 : TMUS
The strongest argument for TMUS centers on Market Cap, PEG Ratio, Free Cash Flow. Revenue growth of 11.3% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.80 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 : TMUS
The primary concerns for TMUS are Debt/Equity, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score. Debt-to-equity of 1.99 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CME profiles as a mature stock while TMUS is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
TMUS carries more volatility with a beta of 0.41 — expect wider price swings.
TMUS is growing revenue faster at 11.3% — sustainability is the question.
TMUS generates stronger free cash flow (4.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CME scores higher overall (63/100 vs 60/100), backed by strong 62.6% margins. 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 →T-Mobile US Inc
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · TELECOM SERVICES · USA
T-Mobile US, Inc., doing business under the global brand name T-Mobile, is an American wireless network operator. Its headquarters are located in Bellevue, Washington, in the Seattle metropolitan area and Overland Park, Kansas, in the Kansas City metropolitan area.
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