CME Group Inc. (CME) Operating Margin: 65.57%
Is CME Group Inc.’s operating margin high or low?
CME Group Inc.'s operating margin of 65.57% is in line with its 5-year average of 60.18%, near the high end of its 5-year range (54.01%–65.57%).
As of Wednesday, June 17, 2026. 1.67% above its 12-month average of 64.50%.
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CME Operating Margin Metrics
OPERATING MARGIN
65.57%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG TTM
64.50%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 3Y
62.66%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 5Y
60.18%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 10Y
59.92%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 15Y
59.52%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 20Y
59.30%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+1.67%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+4.64%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+8.96%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+9.43%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+10.17%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+10.57%
CME Competitors' Operating Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | OPERATING MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CME Group Inc. (CME) | $94.79B | 65.57% | 64.50% | 62.66% | 60.18% |
| The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (PNC)vs › | $94.24B | 27.54% | 24.28% | 25.36% | 25.95% |
| Robinhood Markets, Inc. (HOOD)vs › | $92.49B | 46.28% | 41.27% | -4.33% | -17.73% |
| U.S. Bancorp (USB)vs › | $91.41B | 23.18% | 20.36% | 21.07% | 25.19% |
| Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (MMC)vs › | $89.82B | 21.70% | 23.42% | 22.68% | 21.71% |
| KKR & Co. Inc. (KKR)vs › | $88.86B | 16.29% | 3.34% | 3.85% | 12.80% |
| Brookfield Corporation (BN)vs › | $102.01B | 28.32% | 24.76% | 19.95% | 18.38% |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM)vs › | $82.29B | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Moody's Corporation (MCO)vs › | $81.83B | 44.16% | 43.34% | 40.19% | 42.01% |
| Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (MRSH)vs › | $80.35B | 21.70% | 23.42% | 22.68% | 21.71% |
Operating Efficiency
Gross Margin
86.3%
Operating Margin
65.6%
CME Group Inc. Operating Margin Formula & Definition
Operating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue
Operating margin is the percentage of revenue remaining after operating expenses, reflecting operating efficiency.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
CME Group Inc. Operating Margin FAQ
- What is the operating margin for CME Group Inc. (CME)?
- The operating margin for CME stock is 65.57%.
- Is CME Group Inc.'s operating margin high or low?
- CME Group Inc.'s operating margin of 65.57% is in line with its 5-year average of 60.18%, near the high end of its 5-year range (54.01%–65.57%).
- What is the TTM average operating margin for CME Group Inc. (CME)?
- The TTM average operating margin for CME stock is 64.50%.
- What is the 3Y average operating margin for CME Group Inc. (CME)?
- The 3Y average operating margin for CME stock is 62.66%.
- What is the 5Y average operating margin for CME Group Inc. (CME)?
- The 5Y average operating margin for CME stock is 60.18%.
- What is the 10Y average operating margin for CME Group Inc. (CME)?
- The 10Y average operating margin for CME stock is 59.92%.
- What is the 15Y average operating margin for CME Group Inc. (CME)?
- The 15Y average operating margin for CME stock is 59.52%.
- What is the 20Y average operating margin for CME Group Inc. (CME)?
- The 20Y average operating margin for CME stock is 59.30%.
CME Group Inc. Operating Margin History
| DATE | OPERATING MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 64.86% |
| 2024-12-31 | 64.13% |
| 2023-12-31 | 61.58% |
| 2022-12-31 | 60.08% |
| 2021-12-31 | 56.40% |
| 2020-12-31 | 54.01% |
| 2019-12-31 | 53.16% |
| 2018-12-31 | 60.51% |
| 2017-12-31 | 63.40% |
| 2016-12-31 | 61.21% |
| 2015-12-31 | 59.78% |
| 2014-12-31 | 56.82% |
| 2013-12-31 | 55.75% |
| 2012-12-31 | 58.05% |
| 2011-12-31 | 61.61% |
| 2010-12-31 | 60.96% |
| 2009-12-31 | 60.82% |
| 2008-12-31 | 61.78% |
| 2007-12-31 | 59.82% |
| 2006-12-31 | 56.96% |
| 2005-12-31 | 53.68% |
| 2004-12-31 | 49.26% |
| 2003-12-31 | 38.45% |
| 2002-12-31 | 37.60% |
| 2001-12-31 | 31.22% |
| 2000-12-31 | -3.57% |
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