CME Group Inc (CME)vsEOG Resources Inc (EOG)
CME
CME Group Inc
$293.78
-1.28%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $105.67B
EOG
EOG Resources Inc
$149.56
+1.40%
ENERGY · Cap: $77.34B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
EOG Resources Inc generates 248% more annual revenue ($22.65B vs $6.51B). CME leads profitability with a 62.6% profit margin vs 22.0%. EOG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 3.64. CME earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
CME
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
EOG
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+43.8%
Fair Value
$522.76
Current Price
$293.78
$228.98 discount
Margin of Safety
-90.6%
Fair Value
$62.02
Current Price
$149.56
$87.54 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Keeps 63 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 63.8%
Large-cap with strong market position
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Earnings expanding 35.0% YoY
Generating 1.1B in free cash flow
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 1.1B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
0.0% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 41.7%
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 62.6% and operating margin at 63.8%.
Bull Case : EOG
The strongest argument for EOG centers on Market Cap, Profit Margin, P/E Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.0% and operating margin at 16.9%.
Bear Case : CME
The primary concerns for CME are P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : EOG
The primary concerns for EOG are Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CME profiles as a mature stock while EOG is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
EOG carries more volatility with a beta of 0.43 — expect wider price swings.
CME is growing revenue faster at 8.0% — sustainability is the question.
CME generates stronger free cash flow (1.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CME scores higher overall (63/100 vs 56/100), backed by strong 62.6% margins. 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 →EOG Resources Inc
ENERGY · OIL & GAS E&P · USA
EOG Resources, Inc. is an American energy company engaged in hydrocarbon exploration. It is organized in Delaware and headquartered in the Heritage Plaza building in Houston, Texas.
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