CME Group Inc. (CME) Return on Invested Capital (ROIC): 1.62%
Is CME Group Inc.’s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
CME Group Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) of 1.62% is 72% below its 5-year average of 5.84%, near the low end of its 5-year range (1.62%–8.51%).
The return on invested capital (ROIC) for CME Group Inc. (CME) is 1.62% as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is below its 12-month average by 68.02% (5.06%).
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CME Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Metrics
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)
1.62%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG TTM
5.06%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 3Y
5.96%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 5Y
5.84%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 10Y
4.80%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 15Y
4.27%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 20Y
5.80%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-68.02%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-72.83%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-72.24%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-66.24%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-62.06%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-72.07%
CME Competitors' Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CME Group Inc. (CME) | — | 1.62% | 5.06% | 5.96% | 5.84% |
| Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (MMC) | $89.82B | 12.12% | 11.84% | 14.23% | 12.79% |
| Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (ICE) | $79.31B | 7.03% | 6.66% | 6.46% | 6.24% |
| Moody's Corporation (MCO) | $78.69B | 21.00% | 19.42% | 16.71% | 17.40% |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) | $77.63B | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Robinhood Markets, Inc. (HOOD) | $75.44B | 7.55% | 7.17% | -0.42% | -2.72% |
| Aon plc (AON) | $72.59B | 12.16% | 11.68% | 17.25% | 15.63% |
| The Progressive Corporation (PGR) | $119.37B | 20.74% | 14.38% | 8.55% | 8.16% |
| The Travelers Companies, Inc. (TRV) | $64.72B | 12.10% | 11.86% | 9.68% | -2.06% |
| S&P Global Inc. (SPGI) | $126.25B | 9.22% | 8.68% | 7.44% | 15.06% |
Capital Efficiency
ROIC
1.6%
ROE
15.9%
CME Group Inc. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Formula & Definition
ROIC = NOPAT / Invested Capital
Return on invested capital measures the after-tax return a company earns on all capital (debt and equity) invested in the business.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
CME Group Inc. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) FAQ
- What is the return on invested capital (ROIC) for CME Group Inc. (CME)?
- The return on invested capital (ROIC) for CME stock is 1.62%.
- Is CME Group Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
- CME Group Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) of 1.62% is 72% below its 5-year average of 5.84%, near the low end of its 5-year range (1.62%–8.51%).
- What is the TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for CME Group Inc. (CME)?
- The TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for CME stock is 5.06%.
- What is the 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for CME Group Inc. (CME)?
- The 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for CME stock is 5.96%.
- What is the 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for CME Group Inc. (CME)?
- The 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for CME stock is 5.84%.
- What is the 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for CME Group Inc. (CME)?
- The 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for CME stock is 4.80%.
- What is the 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for CME Group Inc. (CME)?
- The 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for CME stock is 4.27%.
- What is the 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for CME Group Inc. (CME)?
- The 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for CME stock is 5.80%.
CME Group Inc. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) History
| DATE | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 1.62% |
| 2024-12-31 | 8.51% |
| 2023-12-31 | 7.35% |
| 2022-12-31 | 6.37% |
| 2021-12-31 | 5.57% |
| 2020-12-31 | 5.60% |
| 2019-12-31 | 5.55% |
| 2018-12-31 | 5.01% |
| 2017-12-31 | 3.11% |
| 2016-12-31 | 2.17% |
| 2015-12-31 | 1.92% |
| 2014-12-31 | 1.58% |
| 2013-12-31 | 3.15% |
| 2012-12-31 | 2.83% |
| 2011-12-31 | 4.68% |
| 2010-12-31 | 3.30% |
| 2009-12-31 | 3.10% |
| 2008-12-31 | 3.05% |
| 2007-12-31 | 3.85% |
| 2006-12-31 | 18.17% |
| 2005-12-31 | 25.30% |
| 2004-12-31 | 25.52% |
| 2003-12-31 | 20.84% |
| 2002-12-31 | 23.11% |
| 2001-12-31 | 27.91% |
| 2000-12-31 | -2.59% |
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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