CME Group Inc (CME)vsWalt Disney Company (DIS)
CME
CME Group Inc
$281.25
-1.95%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $101.91B
DIS
Walt Disney Company
$108.02
-0.59%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $188.69B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Walt Disney Company generates 1342% more annual revenue ($97.26B vs $6.74B). CME leads profitability with a 63.3% profit margin vs 11.5%. DIS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 3.08. CME earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (C+).
CME
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
DIS
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for CME.
Margin of Safety
+16.1%
Fair Value
$126.48
Current Price
$108.02
$18.46 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
Large-cap with strong market position
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 4.9B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Grey zone — moderate risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 29.8%
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 : DIS
The strongest argument for DIS centers on Market Cap, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bear Case : CME
The primary concerns for CME are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : DIS
The primary concerns for DIS are Altman Z-Score, PEG Ratio, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CME profiles as a mature stock while DIS is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
DIS carries more volatility with a beta of 1.42 — expect wider price swings.
CME is growing revenue faster at 14.4% — sustainability is the question.
DIS generates stronger free cash flow (4.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CME scores higher overall (65/100 vs 57/100), backed by strong 63.3% margins and 14.4% revenue growth. DIS offers better value entry with a 16.1% margin of safety. 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.
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 →Walt Disney Company
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · ENTERTAINMENT · USA
The Walt Disney Company, commonly known as Disney, is an American diversified multinational mass media and entertainment conglomerate headquartered at the Walt Disney Studios complex in Burbank, California.
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