Boston Scientific Corp (BSX)vsCME Group Inc (CME)
BSX
Boston Scientific Corp
$53.93
-4.67%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $84.08B
CME
CME Group Inc
$281.25
-1.95%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $101.91B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Boston Scientific Corp generates 206% more annual revenue ($20.61B vs $6.74B). CME leads profitability with a 63.3% profit margin vs 17.3%. BSX appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.68. BSX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 71/100 (B).
BSX
Strong Buy71
out of 100
Grade: B
CME
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-22.6%
Fair Value
$46.16
Current Price
$53.93
$7.77 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for CME.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 100.0% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Growing faster than its price suggests
Strong operational efficiency at 20.6%
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
Areas to Watch
No major concerns identified
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BSX
The strongest argument for BSX centers on EPS Growth, Market Cap, PEG Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 17.3% and operating margin at 20.6%. Revenue growth of 11.6% 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 63.3% and operating margin at 69.8%. Revenue growth of 14.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BSX
No major red flags identified for BSX, but monitor valuation.
Bear Case : CME
The primary concerns for CME are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BSX carries more volatility with a beta of 0.62 — 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.
Monitor MEDICAL DEVICES industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
BSX scores higher overall (71/100 vs 65/100), backed by strong 17.3% margins and 11.6% revenue growth. 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.
Boston Scientific Corp
HEALTHCARE · MEDICAL DEVICES · USA
Boston Scientific Corporation, doing business as Boston Scientific, is a manufacturer of medical devices used in interventional medical specialties, including interventional radiology, interventional cardiology, peripheral interventions, neuromodulation, neurovascular intervention, electrophysiology, cardiac surgery, vascular surgery, endoscopy, oncology, urology and gynecology.
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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