CME Group Inc (CME)vsMitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc ADR (MUFG)
CME
CME Group Inc
$264.32
-0.17%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $94.44B
MUFG
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc ADR
$22.42
+0.51%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $253.17B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc ADR generates 99224% more annual revenue ($6.71T vs $6.76B). CME leads profitability with a 63.4% profit margin vs 25.8%. MUFG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.99. MUFG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 71/100 (B).
CME
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
MUFG
Strong Buy71
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 65.0%
Large-cap with strong market position
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Strong operational efficiency at 116.9%
Generating 8.1T in free cash flow
Keeps 26 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
0.8% revenue growth
2.5% earnings growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
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 63.4% and operating margin at 65.0%.
Bull Case : MUFG
The strongest argument for MUFG centers on Market Cap, Operating Margin, Free Cash Flow. Profitability is solid with margins at 25.8% and operating margin at 116.9%. Revenue growth of 11.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : CME
The primary concerns for CME are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : MUFG
The primary concerns for MUFG are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 3.52 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CME profiles as a value stock while MUFG is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
MUFG carries more volatility with a beta of 0.31 — expect wider price swings.
MUFG is growing revenue faster at 11.7% — sustainability is the question.
MUFG generates stronger free cash flow (8.1T), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
MUFG scores higher overall (71/100 vs 55/100), backed by strong 25.8% margins and 11.7% revenue growth. 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 →Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc ADR
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc., a banking holding company, offers financial services in Japan, the United States, and Asia / Oceania. The company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
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