AGCO Corporation (AGCO)vsCME Group Inc (CME)
AGCO
AGCO Corporation
$117.36
+0.85%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $8.50B
CME
CME Group Inc
$293.93
-2.89%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $105.67B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
AGCO Corporation generates 55% more annual revenue ($10.08B vs $6.51B). CME leads profitability with a 62.6% profit margin vs 7.2%. AGCO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.14. AGCO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
AGCO
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
CME
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+69.7%
Fair Value
$456.30
Current Price
$117.36
$338.94 discount
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
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
1.1% revenue growth
7.2% margin — thin
Moderate valuation
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AGCO
The strongest argument for AGCO centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 1.14 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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 : AGCO
The primary concerns for AGCO are Revenue Growth, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : CME
The primary concerns for CME are P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AGCO profiles as a value stock while CME is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
AGCO carries more volatility with a beta of 1.11 — 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
AGCO scores higher overall (68/100 vs 63/100). CME offers better value entry with a 43.8% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong 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.
AGCO Corporation
INDUSTRIALS · FARM & HEAVY CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY · USA
AGCO Corporation manufactures and distributes agricultural equipment and related spare parts worldwide. The company is headquartered in Duluth, Georgia.
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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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