CME Group Inc (CME)vsValue Line Inc (VALU)
CME
CME Group Inc
$293.93
-2.89%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $105.67B
VALU
Value Line Inc
$35.91
-2.10%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $338.68M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
CME Group Inc generates 18597% more annual revenue ($6.51B vs $34.80M). CME leads profitability with a 62.6% profit margin vs 61.1%. VALU trades at a lower P/E of 15.9x. CME earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
CME
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
VALU
Hold42
out of 100
Grade: D
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
+27.5%
Fair Value
$51.03
Current Price
$35.91
$15.12 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
Keeps 61 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Every $100 of equity generates 22 in profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Revenue declined 3.1%
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 : VALU
The strongest argument for VALU centers on Profit Margin, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score. Profitability is solid with margins at 61.1% and operating margin at 17.4%.
Bear Case : CME
The primary concerns for CME are P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : VALU
The primary concerns for VALU are Market Cap, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CME profiles as a mature stock while VALU is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
VALU carries more volatility with a beta of 1.25 — expect wider price swings.
CME is growing revenue faster at 8.0% — sustainability is the question.
CME generates stronger free cash flow (1.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CME scores higher overall (63/100 vs 42/100), backed by strong 62.6% margins. VALU offers better value entry with a 27.5% margin of safety. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" 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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FINANCIAL SERVICES · FINANCIAL DATA & STOCK EXCHANGES · USA
Value Line, Inc. produces and sells investment periodicals and related publications primarily in the United States. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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