CME Group Inc.

CME Group Inc.

306.24
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+11.06
(+3.75%)
11.87EPS
18.59P/E
79.63BMarket Cap
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Total Valuation

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As of June 30, 2026, CME Group Inc. Class A carries a market capitalization of 79.63B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 80.78B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Market Cap79.63B
Enterprise Value80.78B

Important Dates

CME Group Inc. Class A's next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for February 10, 2027.

Earnings Date2/10/2027

Share Statistics

As of June 30, 2026, CME Group Inc. Class A has 359.28M shares outstanding.

Shares Outstanding359.28M

Valuation Ratios

As of June 30, 2026, CME Group Inc. Class A trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 18.59. The price-to-sales ratio is 11.78, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 3.00.

PE Ratio18.59
PS Ratio11.78
PB Ratio3.00
P/TBV Ratio-21.79
P/FCF Ratio19.01
P/OCF Ratio18.51

Enterprise Valuation

As of June 30, 2026, CME Group Inc. Class A trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 17.04 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 11.93 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 18.32 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. CME Group Inc. Class A trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 18.58, comparing the total takeover cost of the business to the cash it actually generates for all capital providers. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 80.78B versus a market cap of 79.63B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

EV / Sales11.93
EV / EBITDA17.04
EV / EBIT18.32
EV / FCF18.58

Financial Position

As of June 30, 2026, CME Group Inc. Class A maintains a current ratio of 1.02, meaning it holds 1.0x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 12.91, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 27.11 demonstrates strong ability to service its debt obligations.

Current Ratio1.02
Quick Ratio0.02
Debt / Equity12.91
Debt / EBITDA0.72
Interest Coverage27.11

Financial Efficiency

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, CME Group Inc. Class A posted a return on equity (ROE) of 15.81, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 11.06 - the clearest signal of whether the business earns more on its capital than that capital costs, and the core measure of a durable competitive advantage. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 2.29, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 14.47, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 1.76M in revenue per employee across its workforce of 3,846.25, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers.

Return on Equity (ROE)15.81
Return on Assets (ROA)2.29
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)11.06
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)14.47
Revenue Per Employee1.76M
Employee Count3,846.25

Taxes

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, CME Group Inc. Class A recorded 1.31B in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 23.36, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items. Taxes are levied on pretax income of 5.59B, leaving 4.29B in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

Income Tax1.31B
Effective Tax Rate23.36

Stock Price Statistics

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As of the close on October 22, 2026, CME Group Inc. Class A's stock has gained approximately 13.66% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 276.18, while the 200-day moving average is 278.94.

52-Week Price Change13.66%
50-Day Moving Average276.18
200-Day Moving Average278.94

Income Statement

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, CME Group Inc. Class A generated 6.77B in revenue and converted that into 4.29B in net income, yielding earnings per share of 11.87. EBITDA reached 4.74B, while operating income came in at 4.41B.

Revenue6.77B
Gross Profit5.84B
Operating Income4.41B
Pretax Income5.59B
Net Income4.29B
EBITDA4.74B
EBIT4.41B
Earnings Per Share (EPS)11.87

Balance Sheet

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As of June 30, 2026, CME Group Inc. Class A holds 2.28B in cash and equivalents against 3.42B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 1.28B. Total book value stands at 26.52B, with working capital of 2.91B providing operational flexibility.

Cash & Cash Equivalents2.28B
Total Debt3.42B
Net Debt1.28B
Equity (Book Value)26.52B
Book Value Per Share73.82
Working Capital2.91B

Cash Flow

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CME Group Inc. Class A produced 4.31B in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026. After subtracting -96.30M in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled 4.21B - equivalent to 11.71 per share.

Operating Cash Flow4.31B
Capital Expenditures-96.30M
Free Cash Flow4.21B
FCF Per Share11.71

Margins

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, CME Group Inc. Class A posted a gross margin of 86.19, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 65.10 and net profit margin of 63.30 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Gross Margin86.19
Operating Margin65.10
Pretax Margin82.60
Profit Margin63.30
EBITDA Margin70.01

Dividends & Yields

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, CME Group Inc. Class A paid dividends of 11.33 per share. The dividend payout ratio of 95.08 indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders, a key gauge of how sustainable the dividend is and how much room remains for future dividend growth. Free cash flow yield stands at 5.26, showing how much cash the business generates relative to its market value - dividends covered by free cash flow are generally more durable than those funded by debt. Total shareholder yield is negative at -12.96, meaning CME Group Inc. Class A raised more capital through share issuance and new debt than it returned via dividends and buybacks.

Dividend Per Share11.33
Payout Ratio95.08
Shareholder Yield-12.96
FCF Yield5.26

Stock Splits

CME Group Inc. Class A's most recent stock split took place on July 23, 2012 with a 1:5 split ratio.

Last Split Date7/23/2012
Split Ratio1:5

Scores

As of June 30, 2026, CME Group Inc. Class A has an Altman Z-Score of 0.48, below the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.

Altman Z-Score0.48