CME Group Inc (CME)vsNasdaq Inc (NDAQ)
CME
CME Group Inc
$264.32
-0.17%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $94.44B
NDAQ
Nasdaq Inc
$94.56
+0.15%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $52.33B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
CME Group Inc generates 20% more annual revenue ($6.76B vs $5.61B). CME leads profitability with a 63.4% profit margin vs 35.0%. NDAQ appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.78. NDAQ earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
CME
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
NDAQ
Strong Buy67
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
Keeps 35 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 49.3%
Large-cap with strong market position
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
Moderate valuation
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 63.4% and operating margin at 65.0%.
Bull Case : NDAQ
The strongest argument for NDAQ centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 35.0% and operating margin at 49.3%. Revenue growth of 14.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : CME
The primary concerns for CME are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : NDAQ
The primary concerns for NDAQ are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CME profiles as a value stock while NDAQ is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
NDAQ carries more volatility with a beta of 0.97 — expect wider price swings.
NDAQ is growing revenue faster at 14.9% — sustainability is the question.
CME generates stronger free cash flow (924M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NDAQ scores higher overall (67/100 vs 55/100), backed by strong 35.0% margins and 14.9% 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.
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FINANCIAL SERVICES · FINANCIAL DATA & STOCK EXCHANGES · USA
Nasdaq, Inc. is an American multinational financial services corporation that owns and operates stock exchanges in the United States and Europe. It is headquartered in New York City.
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