CME (CME Group) GF Value Rank: 10 (As of Jul. 09, 2026) — 67% Above Median


CME CME Group Inc CME
80 GF Score
Price $239.71
GF Value $271.38
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is CME Group GF Value Rank?

CME Group CME -1.38% 80 GF Value Rank is 10 as of Jul. 09, 2026, which is 67% above its 10-year median of 6.00. 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.

CME Group has the GF Value Rank of 10.

GF Value Rank evaluates the exclusive GuruFocus valuation and performance of a stock, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. It is determined by the price-to-GF-Value (P/GF Value) ratio, a proprietary metric calculated based on historical multiples along with an adjustment factor based on a company's past returns and growth and future estimates of the business' performance.

GuruFocus found that for valuation, we cannot simply give stocks a better GF Value rank simply because they have a lower P/GF Value ratio. Backtesting shows that over the long term, the two worst-performing groups are the most expensive group (with the highest P/GF Value ratio) and the least expensive group (with the lowest P/GF Value ratio).

We can understand why the most expensive group underperforms. We were initially puzzled by the underperformance of the least expensive group, but we realized there is a reason why some stocks are super cheap. If they look too undervalued, it is often because the businesses behind them are poor quality. The market realized this and gave them low valuations. In a way, the market is efficient.

After multiple backtesting analyses, we granted the stocks in third-cheapest percentile the highest GF Value rank, as they have performed the best over a full market cycle. Stock performance is actually not as sensitive to valuation as it is to growth and profitability. On average, the companies in the 20%-50% valuation groups have similar performances. Therefore, we should avoid the most expensive and the least expensive stocks. We can be more tolerant of valuation.

A higher score indicates a stock with a relatively low valuation and substantial potential for outperformance. Conversely, a lower score often reflects stocks that are either highly overvalued or deeply undervalued, both of which tend to underperform.

Please click GF Score to see more details on the GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

CME vs MCO, ICE, NDAQ: GF Value Rank Comparison

For the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges subindustry, CME Group's GF Value Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Value Rank 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 GF Value Rank vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, CME Group's GF Value Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where CME Group's GF Value Rank falls into.


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What does a GF Value Rank of 10 mean?
CME Group (CME) has a GF Value Rank of 10 as of Jul. 09, 2026. GF Value Rank is given based on historical multiples along with past returns, growth and future estimates of the business' performance. View historical data on CME Group and its competitors. This is 67% above median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, CME Group's GF Value Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 10.00.
Is CME Group's GF Value Rank too high?
CME Group's current GF Value Rank of 10 is 67% above median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 10.00. 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 GF Value Rank compare to MCO and ICE?
CME Group's GF Value Rank of 10 can be compared against companies in the Capital Markets industry. Historically, CME Group's own GF Value Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 10.00 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 GF Value Rank for a Capital Markets company?
A good GF Value Rank depends on the Capital Markets industry context. However, GF Value Rank 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 GF Value Rank mean?
A high GF Value Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Value Rank is given based on historical multiples along with past returns, growth and future estimates of the business' performance. View historical data on CME Group and its competitors. CME Group's current GF Value Rank is 10, which is 67% above median its own 10-year median of 6.00. 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 $239.71 — trading 11.7% below its estimated fair value. The current GF Value Rank is 10, which is 67% above median its 10-year median of 6.00. 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 GF Value Rank calculated?
GF Value Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CME Group (CME), the current GF Value Rank is 10 as of Jul. 09, 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 $239.71 is trading 11.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $271.38. GuruFocus considers CME Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CME:

  • GF Value Rank: 10 (67% above median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: $271.38 vs. price of $239.71 (11.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 3 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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