CME Group Inc (CME)vsMSCI Inc (MSCI)
CME
CME Group Inc
$307.58
-0.33%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $108.50B
MSCI
MSCI Inc
$674.30
+5.40%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $43.98B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
CME Group Inc generates 103% more annual revenue ($6.96B vs $3.43B). CME leads profitability with a 63.5% profit margin vs 40.3%. MSCI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.84. CME earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
CME
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
MSCI
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
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
Keeps 40 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 56.4%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
ROE of 0.0% — 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 : MSCI
The strongest argument for MSCI centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 40.3% and operating margin at 56.4%. Revenue growth of 12.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : CME
The primary concerns for CME are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : MSCI
The primary concerns for MSCI are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MSCI carries more volatility with a beta of 1.24 — 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 58/100), backed by strong 63.5% margins and 13.0% revenue growth. 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.
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FINANCIAL SERVICES · FINANCIAL DATA & STOCK EXCHANGES · USA
MSCI Inc. (formerly Morgan Stanley Capital International and MSCI Barra), is an American finance company headquartered in New York City and serving as a global provider of equity, fixed income, hedge fund stock market indexes, multi-asset portfolio analysis tools and ESG products. It publishes the MSCI BRIC, MSCI World and MSCI EAFE Indexes.
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