Financial Services · NYSE/NASDAQ: CME
CME GROUP INC.
Financial Data & Stock Exchanges
Market Cap $96.14B
Verdict: Exceptional
Quality Scores
Multi-Bagger
91/100
Compounder Quality
96/100
Management Credibility
92/100
Governance
95/100
Cash Flow Quality
98/100
AI Summary
CME Group stands as the world's leading derivatives marketplace, demonstrating a remarkable structural transformation from a floor-based exchange to a diversified global financial infrastructure powerhouse. The 10-year data reflects a significant scaling of operations, notably highlighted by the integration of Nex Group and expansion in interest rate and energy trading. Revenue has expanded from approximately $912 million in 2016 to over $6.5 billion in 2025 (extrapolated), representing a CAGR of nearly 22%. Net margins consistently hover above 50%, a testament to the immense operating…
Top Opportunities
- Natural monopoly/oligopoly Moat
- Exceptional operating margins exceeding 60%
- CFO consistently higher than Net Income
Top Risks
- Significant regulatory oversight risk
- Sensitivity to trading volume fluctuations
- Dependency on interest rate environments
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