Airbnb Inc (ABNB)vsCME Group Inc (CME)
ABNB
Airbnb Inc
$131.81
+1.39%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $77.94B
CME
CME Group Inc
$293.93
-2.89%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $105.67B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Airbnb Inc generates 88% more annual revenue ($12.24B vs $6.51B). CME leads profitability with a 62.6% profit margin vs 20.5%. ABNB appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.24. CME earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
ABNB
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
CME
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-381.1%
Fair Value
$27.40
Current Price
$131.81
$104.41 premium
Margin of Safety
+43.8%
Fair Value
$522.76
Current Price
$293.93
$228.83 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 30 in profit
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 21 of every $100 in revenue as profit
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
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 9.7x book value
Earnings declined 23.7%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Moderate valuation
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ABNB
The strongest argument for ABNB centers on Return on Equity, Market Cap, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 20.5% and operating margin at 9.7%. Revenue growth of 12.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull 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%.
Bear Case : ABNB
The primary concerns for ABNB are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : CME
The primary concerns for CME are P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ABNB carries more volatility with a beta of 1.16 — expect wider price swings.
ABNB is growing revenue faster at 12.0% — sustainability is the question.
CME generates stronger free cash flow (1.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor TRAVEL SERVICES industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
CME scores higher overall (63/100 vs 58/100), 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.
Airbnb Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · TRAVEL SERVICES · USA
Airbnb, Inc. is an American company that operates an online marketplace for lodging, primarily homestays for vacation rentals, and tourism activities, based in San Francisco, California.
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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