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CME vs NDAQ: CME Group vs Nasdaq Inc

CME Group (CME) and Nasdaq Inc (NDAQ) on Torvanta's measures: CME grades higher on 2 of the 4 factor families and NDAQ on 2.

CMENDAQ
Value gradeDD+
Growth gradeCB-
Profitability gradeBB-
Momentum gradeB+B
Market value$106.2B$52.5B
P/E (trailing)24.9x27.4x
Forward P/E (Torvanta model estimate)SubscribersSubscribers
Revenue, last 12 months$6.8B$8.8B
Revenue growth (y/y)+5%+8%
Operating margin65.1%29.5%
Return on invested capital13.9%10.3%
Free-cash-flow yield4.0%3.7%
Total return, 1 year+16.3%+8.3%
Total return, 3 years+52.7%+94.5%

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Which is better, CME or NDAQ?

CME Group (CME) and Nasdaq Inc (NDAQ) on Torvanta's measures: CME grades higher on 2 of the 4 factor families and NDAQ on 2. Which fits an investor depends on their goals; this is research, not a recommendation. Subscribers see where the model ranks each and its expected return.

Which is cheaper, CME or NDAQ?

On trailing earnings CME trades at 24.9x and NDAQ at 27.4x; their value grades are D and D+ against their sectors.

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