CME (CME Group) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.77 (As of Jul. 11, 2026) — 13% Above Median


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What is CME Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

CME Group CME +0.23% 80 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.77 as of Jul. 11, 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 2.45. GuruFocus rates CME with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $271.38 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 638 Capital Markets companies, CME Group ranks worse than 71.79% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-11), CME Group's current share price is $240.27. CME Group's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $86.71. CME Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.77.

The historical rank and industry rank for CME Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

CME' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.49   Med: 2.45   Max: 3.74
Current: 2.76

During the past years, CME Group's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.74. The lowest was 1.49. And the median was 2.45.

CME's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
71.79% of 638 companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 1.335 vs CME: 2.76

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

CME Group's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $73.573. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is $86.71 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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CME Group  (NAS:CME) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


CME Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


CME Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CME Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

CME Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

CME Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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CME Group Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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CME vs MCO, ICE, NDAQ: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges subindustry, CME Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


CME Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, CME Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where CME Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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CME Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

CME Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=240.27/86.71
=2.77

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

CME Group's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, CME Group's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=73.573/330.2130*330.2130
=73.573

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

CME Group Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 62.450 241.018 85.561
201609 62.917 241.428 86.055
201612 60.136 241.432 82.250
201703 60.720 243.801 82.241
201706 61.347 244.955 82.699
201709 61.524 246.819 82.311
201712 66.065 246.524 88.492
201803 67.090 249.554 88.774
201806 68.106 251.989 89.248
201809 68.544 252.439 89.662
201812 72.636 251.233 95.471
201903 73.267 254.202 95.175
201906 74.074 256.143 95.494
201909 74.929 256.759 96.365
201912 73.094 256.974 93.926
202003 74.278 258.115 95.026
202006 74.939 257.797 95.990
202009 75.355 260.280 95.602
202012 73.496 260.474 93.174
202103 74.050 264.877 92.316
202106 74.693 271.696 90.780
202109 76.084 274.310 91.590
202112 76.406 278.802 90.495
202203 77.340 287.504 88.829
202206 78.069 296.311 87.001
202209 78.719 296.808 87.579
202212 74.885 296.797 83.316
202303 76.294 301.836 83.467
202306 77.491 305.109 83.867
202309 78.375 307.789 84.085
202312 74.430 306.746 80.124
202403 75.571 312.332 79.897
202406 76.902 314.175 80.828
202409 78.474 315.301 82.185
202412 73.656 315.605 77.065
202503 75.159 319.799 77.606
202506 77.128 322.561 78.958
202509 78.339 324.800 79.645
202512 80.033 324.054 81.554
202603 73.573 330.213 73.573

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.77 mean?
CME Group (CME) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.77 as of Jul. 11, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on CME Group and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 2.45. Over the past decade, CME Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.49 to 3.74. According to the industry distribution chart, CME Group ranks #458 out of 638 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 71.8%.
Is CME Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
CME Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.77 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 2.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.49 to a high of 3.74. The Capital Markets industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.34. CME Group's value of 2.77 is 107.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CME Group ranks #458 out of 638 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, CME Group has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CME Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to MCO and ICE?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, CME Group ranks #458 out of 638 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places CME Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.34. CME Group's value of 2.77 is 107.5% above this benchmark. Historically, CME Group's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.49 to 3.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.45 vs. the industry median of 1.34, CME Group has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Capital Markets company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Capital Markets companies is 1.34, based on 638 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. CME Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.77 is 107.5% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on CME Group and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CME Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.77, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 2.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CME Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CME Group (CME) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $271.38, compared to a current price of $240.27 — trading 11.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.77, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 2.45 and 107.5% above the Capital Markets industry median of 1.34. CME Group's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CME Group (CME), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.77 as of Jul. 11, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is CME Group (CME) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CME Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $240.27 is trading 11.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $271.38. GuruFocus considers CME Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CME:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.77 (13% above median its 10-year median of 2.45)
  • GF Value™: $271.38 vs. price of $240.27 (11.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 107.5% above the Capital Markets median (#458 of 638)

No single metric tells the full story. See the CME stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


CME Group Business Description

Address 20 South Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, USA, 60606
Based in Chicago, CME Group operates exchanges giving investors, suppliers, and businesses the ability to trade futures and derivatives based on interest rates, equity indexes, foreign currencies, energy, metals, and commodities. The Chicago Mercantile Exchange was founded in 1898 and in 2002 completed its IPO. Since then, CME Group has consolidated parts of the industry by merging with crosstown rival CBOT Holdings in 2007 before acquiring Nymex Holdings in 2008 and NEX in 2018. In addition, the company has a 27% stake in S&P Dow Jones Indexes, making the Chicago Mercantile Exchange the exclusive venue to trade and clear S&P futures contracts. Through CME's acquisition of NEX, it also expanded into cash foreign exchange, fixed-income trading, and collateral optimization.
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