CME Group Inc (CME)vsSBA Communications Corp (SBAC)
CME
CME Group Inc
$298.86
-0.90%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $107.67B
SBAC
SBA Communications Corp
$199.62
-0.79%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $23.04B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
CME Group Inc generates 136% more annual revenue ($6.74B vs $2.85B). CME leads profitability with a 63.3% profit margin vs 35.7%. CME appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 4.76. CME earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (C+).
CME
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
SBAC
Hold46
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for CME.
Margin of Safety
+13.3%
Fair Value
$220.18
Current Price
$199.62
$20.56 discount
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
Keeps 36 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 52.4%
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 14.7%
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 : SBAC
The strongest argument for SBAC centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 35.7% and operating margin at 52.4%.
Bear Case : CME
The primary concerns for CME are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : SBAC
The primary concerns for SBAC are Return on Equity, PEG Ratio, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SBAC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.02 — expect wider price swings.
CME is growing revenue faster at 14.4% — sustainability is the question.
CME generates stronger free cash flow (1.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
CME scores higher overall (65/100 vs 46/100), backed by strong 63.3% margins and 14.4% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" 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 →SBA Communications Corp
REAL ESTATE · REIT - SPECIALTY · USA
SBA Communications Corporation is a real estate investment trust which owns and operates wireless infrastructure in the United States, Canada, Central America, South America, and South Africa.
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