CME Group Inc. (CME) EBITDA Margin: 87.73%
Is CME Group Inc.’s EBITDA margin high or low?
CME Group Inc.'s EBITDA margin of 87.73% is in line with its 5-year average of 80.99%, near the high end of its 5-year range (68.65%–87.73%).
The EBITDA margin for CME Group Inc. (CME) is 87.73% as of Tuesday, June 9, 2026. It is above its 12-month average by 3.25% (84.97%).
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CME EBITDA Margin Metrics
EBITDA MARGIN
87.73%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG TTM
84.97%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 3Y
83.39%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 5Y
80.99%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 10Y
77.20%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 15Y
74.86%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 20Y
72.59%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+3.25%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+5.20%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+8.33%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+13.63%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+17.20%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+20.86%
CME Competitors' EBITDA Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | EBITDA MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CME Group Inc. (CME) | — | 87.73% | 84.97% | 83.39% | 80.99% |
| Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (MMC) | $89.82B | 3.37% | 15.85% | 21.23% | 22.61% |
| Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (ICE) | $80.05B | 52.56% | 52.11% | 47.43% | 52.41% |
| Moody's Corporation (MCO) | $78.60B | 50.98% | 49.01% | 45.68% | 47.50% |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) | $78.33B | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Robinhood Markets, Inc. (HOOD) | $75.44B | 48.74% | 43.53% | -1.12% | -15.18% |
| Aon plc (AON) | $70.82B | 31.13% | 31.29% | 30.61% | 28.77% |
| The Progressive Corporation (PGR) | $116.94B | 16.90% | 15.93% | 10.91% | 11.96% |
| The Travelers Companies, Inc. (TRV) | $63.85B | 18.23% | 16.96% | 14.25% | 14.49% |
| S&P Global Inc. (SPGI) | $125.75B | 50.16% | 48.94% | 48.22% | 49.12% |
Margin Comparison
Gross Margin
86.1%
EBITDA Margin
87.7%
Operating Margin
64.9%
Net Margin
62.0%
Formula: EBITDA Margin = (EBITDA / Revenue) × 100
Why EBITDA Margin matters:
- Removes effects of depreciation policies (D&A)
- Capital structure neutral (ignores interest)
- Tax neutral (ignores tax differences)
- Good proxy for operating cash generation
CME Group Inc. EBITDA Margin Formula & Definition
EBITDA Margin = EBITDA / Revenue
EBITDA margin measures operating profitability before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization as a percentage of revenue.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
CME Group Inc. EBITDA Margin FAQ
- What is the EBITDA margin for CME Group Inc. (CME)?
- The EBITDA margin for CME stock is 87.73%.
- Is CME Group Inc.'s EBITDA margin high or low?
- CME Group Inc.'s EBITDA margin of 87.73% is in line with its 5-year average of 80.99%, near the high end of its 5-year range (68.65%–87.73%).
- What is the TTM average EBITDA margin for CME Group Inc. (CME)?
- The TTM average EBITDA margin for CME stock is 84.97%.
- What is the 3Y average EBITDA margin for CME Group Inc. (CME)?
- The 3Y average EBITDA margin for CME stock is 83.39%.
- What is the 5Y average EBITDA margin for CME Group Inc. (CME)?
- The 5Y average EBITDA margin for CME stock is 80.99%.
- What is the 10Y average EBITDA margin for CME Group Inc. (CME)?
- The 10Y average EBITDA margin for CME stock is 77.20%.
- What is the 15Y average EBITDA margin for CME Group Inc. (CME)?
- The 15Y average EBITDA margin for CME stock is 74.86%.
- What is the 20Y average EBITDA margin for CME Group Inc. (CME)?
- The 20Y average EBITDA margin for CME stock is 72.59%.
CME Group Inc. EBITDA Margin History
| DATE | EBITDA MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 87.73% |
| 2024-12-31 | 82.20% |
| 2023-12-31 | 83.63% |
| 2022-12-31 | 80.00% |
| 2021-12-31 | 83.71% |
| 2020-12-31 | 68.65% |
| 2019-12-31 | 68.63% |
| 2018-12-31 | 73.89% |
| 2017-12-31 | 78.25% |
| 2016-12-31 | 73.33% |
| 2015-12-31 | 69.22% |
| 2014-12-31 | 68.24% |
| 2013-12-31 | 67.79% |
| 2012-12-31 | 71.32% |
| 2011-12-31 | 70.53% |
| 2010-12-31 | 70.59% |
| 2009-12-31 | 69.77% |
| 2008-12-31 | 62.17% |
| 2007-12-31 | 69.43% |
| 2006-12-31 | 63.87% |
| 2005-12-31 | 61.35% |
| 2004-12-31 | 57.15% |
| 2003-12-31 | 48.34% |
| 2002-12-31 | 47.94% |
| 2001-12-31 | 40.71% |
| 2000-12-31 | 11.21% |
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About CME Group Inc.
CME Group Inc., through its various subsidiaries, manages international marketplaces for the exchange of futures and options on futures contracts worldwide. Its extensive array of product offerings includes futures and options linked to a broad spectrum of underlying assets, such as interest rates, equity indices, foreign exchange, agricultural commodities, energy, and metals, alongside fixed-income products. The company additionally furnishes essential clearinghouse services, which entail the verification, settlement, and guarantee of futures, options, and cleared swap agreements traded across its venues. It also offers services for transaction processing and risk mitigation. Furthermore, the organization provides diverse market data services, encompassing both real-time and historical data feeds. Its wide-ranging client base consists of professional traders, financial institutions, both institutional and individual investors, corporations, manufacturers, producers, governments, and central banks. Founded in Chicago, Illinois, in 1898, the enterprise was formerly known as Chicago Mercantile Exchange Holdings Inc. before rebranding as CME Group Inc. in July 2007.
- Sector
- Financial Services
- Industry
- Financial - Data & Stock Exchanges
- CEO
- Terrence A. Duffy