American International Group Inc (AIG)vsCME Group Inc (CME)
AIG
American International Group Inc
$75.33
+0.40%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $39.85B
CME
CME Group Inc
$275.54
+0.54%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $99.08B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
American International Group Inc generates 296% more annual revenue ($26.74B vs $6.76B). CME leads profitability with a 63.4% profit margin vs 11.1%. AIG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.57. AIG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
AIG
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
CME
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 1.7B in free cash flow
Keeps 63 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 65.0%
Large-cap with strong market position
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
0.5% revenue growth
ROE of 7.3% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 10.1%
Distress zone — elevated risk
0.8% revenue growth
2.5% earnings growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AIG
The strongest argument for AIG centers on Price/Book, Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.57 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 63.4% and operating margin at 65.0%.
Bear Case : AIG
The primary concerns for AIG are Revenue Growth, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : CME
The primary concerns for CME are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AIG carries more volatility with a beta of 0.51 — expect wider price swings.
CME is growing revenue faster at 0.8% — sustainability is the question.
AIG generates stronger free cash flow (1.7B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
AIG scores higher overall (64/100 vs 55/100). 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.
American International Group Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - DIVERSIFIED · USA
American International Group, Inc., also known as AIG, is an American multinational finance and insurance corporation with operations in more than 80 countries and jurisdictions. The company operates through three core businesses: General Insurance, Life & Retirement, and a standalone technology-enabled subsidiary.
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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