CME Group Inc (CME)vsDoorDash, Inc. Class A Common Stock (DASH)
CME
CME Group Inc
$281.25
-1.95%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $101.91B
DASH
DoorDash, Inc. Class A Common Stock
$163.93
-4.33%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $74.66B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
DoorDash, Inc. Class A Common Stock generates 118% more annual revenue ($14.72B vs $6.74B). CME leads profitability with a 63.3% profit margin vs 6.3%. DASH appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.76. CME earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (C+).
CME
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
DASH
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for CME.
Margin of Safety
+9.2%
Fair Value
$193.25
Current Price
$163.93
$29.32 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
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
Revenue surging 33.1% year-over-year
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
Grey zone — moderate risk
6.3% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
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 63.3% and operating margin at 69.8%. Revenue growth of 14.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : DASH
The strongest argument for DASH centers on Revenue Growth, Market Cap. Revenue growth of 33.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : CME
The primary concerns for CME are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : DASH
The primary concerns for DASH are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Profit Margin. A P/E of 81.2x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CME profiles as a mature stock while DASH is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
DASH carries more volatility with a beta of 1.87 — expect wider price swings.
DASH is growing revenue faster at 33.1% — sustainability is the question.
CME generates stronger free cash flow (1.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CME scores higher overall (65/100 vs 47/100), backed by strong 63.3% margins and 14.4% 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.
Visit Website →DoorDash, Inc. Class A Common Stock
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · INTERNET RETAIL · USA
DoorDash, Inc. operates a logistics platform that connects merchants, consumers, and merchants in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
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