CME Group Inc (CME)vsValue Line Inc (VALU)
CME
CME Group Inc
$257.40
+2.80%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $90.52B
VALU
Value Line Inc
$32.49
-0.03%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $319.73M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
CME Group Inc generates 19837% more annual revenue ($6.74B vs $33.83M). VALU leads profitability with a 65.0% profit margin vs 63.3%. VALU trades at a lower P/E of 14.6x. CME earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (C+).
CME
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
VALU
Hold44
out of 100
Grade: D
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
Keeps 65 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Every $100 of equity generates 20 in profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Revenue declined 7.7%
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 : VALU
The strongest argument for VALU centers on Profit Margin, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score. Profitability is solid with margins at 65.0% and operating margin at 12.1%.
Bear Case : CME
The primary concerns for CME are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
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 1.07 — expect wider price swings.
CME is growing revenue faster at 14.4% — sustainability is the question.
CME generates stronger free cash flow (1.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CME scores higher overall (65/100 vs 44/100), backed by strong 63.3% margins and 14.4% revenue growth. 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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