CME Group Inc (CME)vsWelltower Inc (WELL)
CME
CME Group Inc
$293.93
-2.89%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $105.67B
WELL
Welltower Inc
$196.73
+0.06%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $137.19B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Welltower Inc generates 67% more annual revenue ($10.84B vs $6.51B). CME leads profitability with a 62.6% profit margin vs 8.6%. WELL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 3.62. CME earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
CME
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
WELL
Hold39
out of 100
Grade: F
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
-2052.0%
Fair Value
$9.66
Current Price
$196.73
$187.07 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
Revenue surging 41.3% year-over-year
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 2.5% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Earnings declined 26.3%
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 : WELL
The strongest argument for WELL centers on Revenue Growth, Market Cap. Revenue growth of 41.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : CME
The primary concerns for CME are P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : WELL
The primary concerns for WELL are Return on Equity, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 138.5x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CME profiles as a mature stock while WELL is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
WELL carries more volatility with a beta of 0.81 — expect wider price swings.
WELL is growing revenue faster at 41.3% — 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 39/100), backed by strong 62.6% margins. 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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REAL ESTATE · REIT - HEALTHCARE FACILITIES · USA
Welltower Inc. is a real estate investment trust that invests in healthcare infrastructure.
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