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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