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CME GroupCME -0.50%78 Net-Net Working Capital is $-475.85 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CME with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $271.33 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 287 Capital Markets companies, CME Group ranks worse than 348431.71% on this metric.
In calculating the Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC), Benjamin Graham assumed that a company's accounts receivable is only worth 75% its value, its inventory is only worth 50% of its value, but its liabilities have to be paid in full. In addition, Graham believed that preferred stock belongs on the liability side of the balance sheet, not as part of capital and surplus. This is a conservative way of estimating the company's value.
CME Group's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-475.85.
The industry rank for CME Group's Net-Net Working Capital or its related term are showing as below:
CME's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Capital Markets industry.
Industry Median: 4.91 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.
CME Group (NAS:CME) Net-Net Working Capital Explanation
One research study, covering the years 1970 through 1983 showed that portfolios picked at the beginning of each year, and held for one year, returned 29.4 percent, on average, over the 13-year period, compared to 11.5 percent for the S&P 500 Index. Other studies of Graham's strategy produced similar results.
Benjamin Graham looked for companies whose market values were less than two-thirds of their net-net value. They are collected under our Net-Net screener.
CME Group Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms
CME Group Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CME Group's Net-Net Working Capital 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 vs MCO, ICE, NDAQ: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison
For the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges subindustry, CME Group's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital 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 Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, CME Group's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CME Group's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital 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.
In calculating the Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC), Benjamin Graham assumed that a company's accounts receivable is only worth 75% its value, its inventory is only worth 50% of its value, but its liabilities have to be paid in full.
In addition, Graham believed that preferred stock belongs on the liability side of the balance sheet, not as part of capital and surplus. In "Security Analysis", preferred stock is dubbed "an imperfect creditorship position" that is best placed on the balance sheet alongside funded debt.
This is a conservative way of estimating the company's value.
What does a Net-Net Working Capital of $-475.85 mean?
CME Group (CME) has a Net-Net Working Capital of $-475.85 as of Mar. 2026. Ben Graham defined net-net working capital as the per-share sum of cash, 75% of receivables and 50% of inventory less total liabilities. View historical data on CME Group According to the industry distribution chart, CME Group ranks #999999 out of 287 companies in the Capital Markets industry.
Is CME Group's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
CME Group's current Net-Net Working Capital is $-475.85. Based on the distribution chart, CME Group ranks #999999 out of 287 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 Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CME Group's Net-Net Working Capital compare to MCO and ICE?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, CME Group ranks #999999 out of 287 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places CME Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 4.91. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net-Net Working Capital for a Capital Markets company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Capital Markets companies is 4.91, based on 287 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net-Net Working Capital significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net-Net Working Capital 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 Net-Net Working Capital mean?
A high Net-Net Working Capital can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Ben Graham defined net-net working capital as the per-share sum of cash, 75% of receivables and 50% of inventory less total liabilities. View historical data on CME Group For the Capital Markets industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 4.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CME Group's current Net-Net Working Capital is $-475.85. 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 $271.33, compared to a current price of $245.05 — trading 9.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is $-475.85. 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 Net-Net Working Capital calculated?
Net-Net Working Capital is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CME Group (CME), the current Net-Net Working Capital is $-475.85 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 $245.05 is trading 9.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $271.33.
GuruFocus considers CME Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CME:
Net-Net Working Capital: $-475.85
GF Value™: $271.33 vs. price of $245.05 (9.7% 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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