CME GROUP INC (MX4A.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:MX4A - US12572Q1058 - Common Stock
231.85 EUR
-0.75 (-0.32%)
Taking everything into account, MX4A scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. MX4A was compared to 120 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. MX4A scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. MX4A is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
MX4A had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year MX4A had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years MX4A has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years MX4A always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of 1.99%, MX4A perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.50% of the companies in the same industry.
MX4A's Return On Equity of 13.18% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MX4A outperforms 70.00% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of MX4A (18.72%) is better than 95.00% of its industry peers.
MX4A had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 15.81%. This is significantly above the industry average of 9.23%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (18.72%) for MX4A is above the 3 year average (15.81%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.99% | ||
| ROE | 13.18% | ||
| ROIC | 18.72% |
ROA(3y)2.17%
ROA(5y)1.91%
ROE(3y)11.65%
ROE(5y)10.5%
ROIC(3y)15.81%
ROIC(5y)11.95%
1.3 Margins
MX4A has a better Profit Margin (32.91%) than 79.17% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MX4A has declined.
The Operating Margin of MX4A (80.16%) is better than 95.00% of its industry peers.
MX4A's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 80.16% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 32.91% | ||
| GM | N/A |
OM growth 3Y9.92%
OM growth 5Y6.02%
PM growth 3Y-13.33%
PM growth 5Y-2.37%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
Compared to 1 year ago, MX4A has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
MX4A has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
MX4A has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
MX4A has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.84. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.84 years to pay back of all of its debts.
MX4A has a Debt to FCF ratio of 0.84. This is amongst the best in the industry. MX4A outperforms 92.50% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.12 indicates that MX4A is not too dependend on debt financing.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.12, MX4A is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.12 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.84 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.02 indicates that MX4A should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
MX4A has a better Current ratio (1.02) than 65.83% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.02 indicates that MX4A should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.02, MX4A is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.50% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.02 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.02 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 8.41% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, MX4A shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 8.57% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 10.03% in the past year. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing by 13.14% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.41%
EPS 3Y15.32%
EPS 5Y8.57%
EPS Q2Q%0%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.03%
Revenue growth 3Y26.89%
Revenue growth 5Y13.14%
Sales Q2Q%-41.12%
3.2 Future
MX4A is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 7.30% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.71% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y9.47%
EPS Next 2Y7.01%
EPS Next 3Y6.81%
EPS Next 5Y7.3%
Revenue Next Year5.94%
Revenue Next 2Y5.46%
Revenue Next 3Y5.53%
Revenue Next 5Y4.71%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 24.85, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of MX4A.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as MX4A.
MX4A is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.61, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.18 indicates a rather expensive valuation of MX4A.
MX4A's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.01. MX4A is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.85 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.18 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of MX4A indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: MX4A is cheaper than 78.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of MX4A indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: MX4A is cheaper than 71.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 24.04 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.54 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
MX4A has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.62
PEG (5Y)2.9
EPS Next 2Y7.01%
EPS Next 3Y6.81%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.88%, MX4A has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
MX4A's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.18.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, MX4A has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.88% |
5.2 History
The dividend of MX4A is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 16.00%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)16%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
MX4A pays out 104.85% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of MX4A is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP104.85%
EPS Next 2Y7.01%
EPS Next 3Y6.81%
FRA:MX4A (12/22/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
231.85
-0.75 (-0.32%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners91.61%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.25%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap83.61B
Revenue(TTM)11.29B
Net Income(TTM)3.72B
Analysts69.52
Price Target249.04 (7.41%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.88% |
Yearly Dividend8.51
Dividend Growth(5Y)16%
DP104.85%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)0.59%
Min EPS beat(2)0.43%
Max EPS beat(2)0.76%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)0.49%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.28%
Max EPS beat(4)2.05%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)0.72%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)0.95%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)1.13%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.83%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.11%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.54%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)27.63%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.11%
Max Revenue beat(4)60.48%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)48.26%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)65.57%
Revenue beat(16)14
Avg Revenue beat(16)54.56%
PT rev (1m)16.79%
PT rev (3m)16.79%
EPS NQ rev (1m)15.64%
EPS NQ rev (3m)15.64%
EPS NY rev (1m)14.55%
EPS NY rev (3m)14.55%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)10.84%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)10.84%
Revenue NY rev (1m)9.67%
Revenue NY rev (3m)9.67%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.85 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.18 | ||
| P/S | 8.69 | ||
| P/FCF | 24.04 | ||
| P/OCF | 23.6 | ||
| P/B | 3.48 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.54 |
EPS(TTM)9.33
EY4.02%
EPS(NY)10
Fwd EY4.31%
FCF(TTM)9.64
FCFY4.16%
OCF(TTM)9.82
OCFY4.24%
SpS26.67
BVpS66.56
TBVpS-5.12
PEG (NY)2.62
PEG (5Y)2.9
Graham Number118.21
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.99% | ||
| ROE | 13.18% | ||
| ROCE | 24.11% | ||
| ROIC | 18.72% | ||
| ROICexc | 20.09% | ||
| ROICexgc | 151.85% | ||
| OM | 80.16% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 32.91% | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | 36.16% |
ROA(3y)2.17%
ROA(5y)1.91%
ROE(3y)11.65%
ROE(5y)10.5%
ROIC(3y)15.81%
ROIC(5y)11.95%
ROICexc(3y)17.24%
ROICexc(5y)12.98%
ROICexgc(3y)263.94%
ROICexgc(5y)202.43%
ROCE(3y)20.37%
ROCE(5y)15.39%
ROICexgc growth 3Y53.64%
ROICexgc growth 5Y25.03%
ROICexc growth 3Y41.34%
ROICexc growth 5Y22.06%
OM growth 3Y9.92%
OM growth 5Y6.02%
PM growth 3Y-13.33%
PM growth 5Y-2.37%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.06
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.12 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.84 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.36 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 23.26% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.68% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 66.76 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 44.34% | ||
| Profit Quality | 109.88% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.02 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.02 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score4
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)24.77%
Cap/Depr(5y)29.97%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.96%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.86%
Profit Quality(3y)106.99%
Profit Quality(5y)105.5%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.41%
EPS 3Y15.32%
EPS 5Y8.57%
EPS Q2Q%0%
EPS Next Y9.47%
EPS Next 2Y7.01%
EPS Next 3Y6.81%
EPS Next 5Y7.3%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.03%
Revenue growth 3Y26.89%
Revenue growth 5Y13.14%
Sales Q2Q%-41.12%
Revenue Next Year5.94%
Revenue Next 2Y5.46%
Revenue Next 3Y5.53%
Revenue Next 5Y4.71%
EBIT growth 1Y12.23%
EBIT growth 3Y39.48%
EBIT growth 5Y19.95%
EBIT Next Year11.96%
EBIT Next 3Y7.99%
EBIT Next 5Y7.1%
FCF growth 1Y23.34%
FCF growth 3Y16.49%
FCF growth 5Y8.18%
OCF growth 1Y22.71%
OCF growth 3Y15.38%
OCF growth 5Y6.67%
CME GROUP INC / MX4A.DE FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of CME GROUP INC (MX4A.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to MX4A.DE.
What is the valuation status for MX4A stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to CME GROUP INC (MX4A.DE). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is CME GROUP INC (MX4A.DE) stock?
CME GROUP INC (MX4A.DE) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of CME GROUP INC (MX4A.DE) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CME GROUP INC (MX4A.DE) is 24.85 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.48.
What is the financial health of CME GROUP INC (MX4A.DE) stock?
The financial health rating of CME GROUP INC (MX4A.DE) is 5 / 10.