CME Group Inc (CME)vsHDFC Bank Limited ADR (HDB)
CME
CME Group Inc
$281.25
-1.95%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $101.91B
HDB
HDFC Bank Limited ADR
$25.02
-2.53%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $131.53B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
HDFC Bank Limited ADR generates 41912% more annual revenue ($2.83T vs $6.74B). CME leads profitability with a 63.3% profit margin vs 26.8%. HDB appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.01. HDB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
CME
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
HDB
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
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
Strong operational efficiency at 40.5%
Generating 1.7T in free cash flow
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 27 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 10.3x book value
Elevated debt levels
Revenue declined 1.8%
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : HDB
The strongest argument for HDB centers on Operating Margin, Free Cash Flow, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 26.8% and operating margin at 40.5%. PEG of 1.01 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : CME
The primary concerns for CME are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : HDB
The primary concerns for HDB are Price/Book, Debt/Equity, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CME profiles as a mature stock while HDB is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
HDB carries more volatility with a beta of 0.48 — expect wider price swings.
CME is growing revenue faster at 14.4% — sustainability is the question.
HDB generates stronger free cash flow (1.7T), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HDB scores higher overall (68/100 vs 65/100), backed by strong 26.8% 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.
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 →HDFC Bank Limited ADR
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
HDFC Bank Limited offers various banking and financial services to individuals and businesses in India, Bahrain, Hong Kong and Dubai. The company is headquartered in Mumbai, India.
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