CME (CME Group) Interest Expense: $-175 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


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What is CME Group Interest Expense?

CME Group CME -0.75% 92 Interest Expense is $-175 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CME with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of $270.96 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. CME Group's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -44 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-175 Mil.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income(EBIT) by its Interest Expense. CME Group's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ 1,310 Mil. CME Group's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -44 Mil. CME Group's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 30.04. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

CME Group  (NAS:CME) Interest Expense Explanation

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense. The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

CME Group's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-44 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,310 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $3,423 Mil.

CME Group's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*1309.7/-43.6
=30.04

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

CME Group Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CME Group's Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense Chart

CME Group Annual Data
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CME Group Quarterly Data
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CME Group Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-175 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Expense →
What does a Interest Expense of $-175 Mil mean?
CME Group (CME) has a Interest Expense of $-175 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on CME Group and its competitors.
Is CME Group's Interest Expense too high?
CME Group's current Interest Expense is $-175 Mil. Overall, CME Group has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CME Group's Interest Expense compare to MCO and ICE?
CME Group's Interest Expense of $-175 Mil can be compared against companies in the Capital Markets industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Interest Expense for a Capital Markets company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Capital Markets industry context. However, Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense mean?
A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on CME Group and its competitors. CME Group's current Interest Expense is $-175 Mil. 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 $270.96, compared to a current price of $219.34 — trading 19.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is $-175 Mil. CME Group's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CME Group (CME), the current Interest Expense is $-175 Mil as of Mar. 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 $219.34 is trading 19.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $270.96. GuruFocus considers CME Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CME:

  • Interest Expense: $-175 Mil
  • GF Value™: $270.96 vs. price of $219.34 (19.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100 with 4 warning signs

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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