CME GroupCME -4.41%81 FCF Yield % is 5.17 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 31% above its 10-year median of 3.94. GuruFocus rates CME with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $270.89 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 808 Capital Markets companies, CME Group ranks better than 65.97% on this metric.
FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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CME Group FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CME Group's FCF Yield % 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 FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % 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 FCF Yield % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, CME Group's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CME Group's FCF Yield % falls into.
* 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 FCF Yield % of 5.17 as of Jun. 25, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on CME Group and its competitors. This is 31% above median its historical median of 3.94. Over the past decade, CME Group's FCF Yield % has ranged from 2.46 to 5.25. According to the industry distribution chart, CME Group ranks #275 out of 808 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 34%.
Is CME Group's FCF Yield % too high?
CME Group's current FCF Yield % of 5.17 is 31% above median its 10-year median of 3.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.46 to a high of 5.25. Based on the distribution chart, CME Group ranks #275 out of 808 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, CME Group has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CME Group's FCF Yield % compare to ICE and MCO?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, CME Group ranks #275 out of 808 companies for FCF Yield %. This puts CME Group in the upper half of its industry. Historically, CME Group's own FCF Yield % has ranged from 2.46 to 5.25 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 FCF Yield % for a Capital Markets company?
A good FCF Yield % depends on the Capital Markets industry context. However, FCF Yield % 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 FCF Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on CME Group and its competitors. CME Group's current FCF Yield % is 5.17, which is 31% above median its own 10-year median of 3.94. 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 $270.89, compared to a current price of $231.68 — trading 14.5% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 5.17, which is 31% above median its 10-year median of 3.94. CME Group's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CME Group (CME), the current FCF Yield % is 5.17 as of Jun. 25, 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 $231.68 is trading 14.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $270.89.
GuruFocus considers CME Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CME:
FCF Yield %: 5.17 (31% above median its 10-year median of 3.94)
GF Value™: $270.89 vs. price of $231.68 (14.5% 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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