Cboe Global Markets Inc (CBOE)vsCME Group Inc (CME)
CBOE
Cboe Global Markets Inc
$281.91
-1.44%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $30.86B
CME
CME Group Inc
$257.40
-1.28%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $90.52B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
CME Group Inc generates 41% more annual revenue ($6.74B vs $4.79B). CME leads profitability with a 63.3% profit margin vs 25.8%. CBOE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.13. CBOE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B-).
CBOE
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B-
CME
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Strong operational efficiency at 39.7%
Earnings expanding 54.4% YoY
Every $100 of equity generates 23 in profit
Keeps 26 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
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
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CBOE
The strongest argument for CBOE centers on Operating Margin, EPS Growth, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 25.8% and operating margin at 39.7%.
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 : CBOE
The primary concerns for CBOE are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio.
Bear Case : CME
The primary concerns for CME are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CBOE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.40 — 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.
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Bottom Line
CBOE scores higher overall (70/100 vs 65/100), backed by strong 25.8% margins. 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.
Cboe Global Markets Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · FINANCIAL DATA & STOCK EXCHANGES · USA
Cboe Global Markets is an American company that owns the Chicago Board Options Exchange and the stock exchange operator BATS Global Markets.
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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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