CME Group Inc (CME)vsS&P Global Inc (SPGI)
CME
CME Group Inc
$264.32
-0.17%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $94.44B
SPGI
S&P Global Inc
$405.24
-1.17%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $121.61B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
S&P Global Inc generates 139% more annual revenue ($16.12B vs $6.76B). CME leads profitability with a 63.4% profit margin vs 30.5%. SPGI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.96. SPGI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
CME
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
SPGI
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 31 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 44.8%
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 1.0B in free cash flow
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
Grey zone — moderate 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 : SPGI
The strongest argument for SPGI centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 30.5% and operating margin at 44.8%. Revenue growth of 10.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : CME
The primary concerns for CME are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : SPGI
The primary concerns for SPGI are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CME profiles as a value stock while SPGI is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
SPGI carries more volatility with a beta of 1.07 — expect wider price swings.
SPGI is growing revenue faster at 10.4% — sustainability is the question.
SPGI generates stronger free cash flow (1.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SPGI scores higher overall (67/100 vs 55/100), backed by strong 30.5% margins and 10.4% 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
S&P Global Inc. is an American publicly traded corporation headquartered in Manhattan, New York City. Its primary areas of business are financial information and analytics.
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