CME (CME Group) Tax Expense: $1,326 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


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What is CME Group Tax Expense?

CME Group CME -1.78% 84 Tax Expense is $1,326 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CME with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $270.96 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

CME Group's tax expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $357 Mil. Its tax expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,326 Mil.


CME Group  (NAS:CME) Tax Expense Explanation

In the long run, income before tax and taxable income will likely be more similar than they are in any given period. If the one is less in earlier years, then it will be greater in later years. Deferred taxes will reverse themselves in the long run and in total will zero out, unless there is something like a change in tax rates in the intervening period. A deferred tax payable results from a tax break in the early years and will reverse itself in later years; a deferred tax receivable results from more taxes being paid in early years than the tax expense reported to shareholders and will again reverse itself in later years. The deferred tax amount is computed by estimating the amount and the timing of the reversal and multiplying that by the appropriate tax rates.


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CME Group Tax Expense Historical Data

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

CME Group Annual Data
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CME Group Quarterly Data
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CME Group Tax Expense Calculation

Tax paid by the company. It is computed in by multiplying the income before tax number, as reported to shareholders, by the appropriate tax rate. In reality, the computation is typically considerably more complex due to things such as expenses considered not deductible by taxing authorities ("add backs"), the range of tax rates applicable to various levels of income, different tax rates in different jurisdictions, multiple layers of tax on income, and other issues.

Tax 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 $1,326 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 Tax Expense →
What does a Tax Expense of $1,326 Mil mean?
CME Group (CME) has a Tax Expense of $1,326 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on CME Group and its competitors.
Is CME Group's Tax Expense too high?
CME Group's current Tax Expense is $1,326 Mil. Overall, CME Group has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CME Group's Tax Expense compare to ICE and MCO?
CME Group's Tax Expense of $1,326 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 Tax Expense for a Capital Markets company?
A good Tax Expense depends on the Capital Markets industry context. However, Tax 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 Tax Expense mean?
A high Tax Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on CME Group and its competitors. CME Group's current Tax Expense is $1,326 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 $221.00 — trading 18.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Tax Expense is $1,326 Mil. CME Group's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Tax Expense calculated?
Tax Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CME Group (CME), the current Tax Expense is $1,326 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 $221.00 is trading 18.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $270.96. GuruFocus considers CME Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CME:

  • Tax Expense: $1,326 Mil
  • GF Value™: $270.96 vs. price of $221.00 (18.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 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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