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CME GroupCME +0.21%78 EV-to-OCF is 22.61 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 24.65. GuruFocus rates CME with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $271.74 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 810 Capital Markets companies, CME Group ranks worse than 85.8% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, CME Group's Enterprise Value is $97,440 Mil.
CME Group's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $4,309 Mil. Therefore, CME Group's EV-to-OCF for today is 22.61.
The historical rank and industry rank for CME Group's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
CME'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 18.36 Med: 24.65 Max: 38.04
Current: 22.61
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of CME Group was 38.04. The lowest was 18.36. And the median was 24.65.
CME's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 85.8% of 810
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 0
vs CME: 22.61
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
CME Group's share price for today is $267.79.
CME Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $11.790.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
CME Group EV-to-OCF Related Terms
CME Group EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CME Group's EV-to-OCF 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.
For the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges subindustry, CME Group's EV-to-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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 EV-to-OCF vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, CME Group's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CME Group's EV-to-OCF falls into.
CME Group's current Enterprise Value is $97,440 Mil.
CME Group's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $4,309 Mil.
* 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 (CME) has a EV-to-OCF of 22.61 as of Aug. 01, 2026. This is near median its historical median of 24.65. Over the past decade, CME Group's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 18.36 to 38.04. According to the industry distribution chart, CME Group ranks #695 out of 810 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 85.8%.
Is CME Group's EV-to-OCF too high?
CME Group's current EV-to-OCF of 22.61 is near median its 10-year median of 24.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.36 to a high of 38.04. Based on the distribution chart, CME Group ranks #695 out of 810 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, CME Group has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CME Group's EV-to-OCF compare to ICE and MCO?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, CME Group ranks #695 out of 810 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places CME Group in the lower half of its industry. Historically, CME Group's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 18.36 to 38.04 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-OCF for a Capital Markets company?
A good EV-to-OCF depends on the Capital Markets industry context. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. CME Group's current EV-to-OCF is 22.61, which is near median its own 10-year median of 24.65. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $271.74, compared to a current price of $267.79 — trading 1.5% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 22.61, which is near median its 10-year median of 24.65. CME Group's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CME Group (CME), the current EV-to-OCF is 22.61 as of Aug. 01, 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 $267.79 is trading 1.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $271.74.
GuruFocus considers CME Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CME:
EV-to-OCF: 22.61 (near median its 10-year median of 24.65)
GF Value™: $271.74 vs. price of $267.79 (1.5% below fair value)
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.
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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