CME Group Inc (CME)vsCoinbase Global Inc (COIN)
CME
CME Group Inc
$307.58
-0.33%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $108.50B
COIN
Coinbase Global Inc
$151.50
+4.16%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $38.00B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
CME Group Inc generates 28% more annual revenue ($6.96B vs $5.44B). CME leads profitability with a 63.5% profit margin vs -12.9%. COIN appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.10. CME earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
CME
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
COIN
Hold39
out of 100
Grade: F
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Keeps 64 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 65.8%
Large-cap with strong market position
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Earnings expanding 67.4% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -7.5% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CME
The strongest argument for CME centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 63.5% and operating margin at 65.8%. Revenue growth of 13.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : COIN
The strongest argument for COIN centers on EPS Growth, Price/Book.
Bear Case : CME
The primary concerns for CME are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : COIN
The primary concerns for COIN are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CME profiles as a mature stock while COIN is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
COIN carries more volatility with a beta of 3.41 — expect wider price swings.
CME is growing revenue faster at 13.0% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
CME scores higher overall (63/100 vs 39/100), backed by strong 63.5% margins and 13.0% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
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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FINANCIAL SERVICES · FINANCIAL DATA & STOCK EXCHANGES · USA
Coinbase Global, Inc. provides financial infrastructure and technology for the crypto economy. The company is headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware.
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