CME Group Inc (CME)vsVale SA ADR (VALE)
CME
CME Group Inc
$293.93
+1.24%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $105.67B
VALE
Vale SA ADR
$15.14
+1.82%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $64.24B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Vale SA ADR generates 3183% more annual revenue ($213.59B vs $6.51B). CME leads profitability with a 62.6% profit margin vs 6.5%. CME appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 5.84. CME earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
CME
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
VALE
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+43.8%
Fair Value
$522.76
Current Price
$293.93
$228.83 discount
Margin of Safety
-47.9%
Fair Value
$11.75
Current Price
$15.14
$3.39 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Keeps 63 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 63.8%
Large-cap with strong market position
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Earnings expanding 35.0% YoY
Generating 1.1B in free cash flow
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 27.6%
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
0.5% revenue growth
ROE of 5.9% — below average capital efficiency
6.5% margin — thin
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 62.6% and operating margin at 63.8%.
Bull Case : VALE
The strongest argument for VALE centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Operating Margin.
Bear Case : CME
The primary concerns for CME are P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : VALE
The primary concerns for VALE are P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CME profiles as a mature stock while VALE is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
VALE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.94 — expect wider price swings.
CME is growing revenue faster at 8.0% — sustainability is the question.
CME generates stronger free cash flow (1.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CME scores higher overall (63/100 vs 55/100), backed by strong 62.6% margins. 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.
Visit Website →Vale SA ADR
BASIC MATERIALS · OTHER INDUSTRIAL METALS & MINING · USA
Vale SA produces and sells iron ore and iron ore pellets for use as raw material in steelmaking in Brazil and internationally. The company is headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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