CME Group Inc. (CME) Gross Margin: 86.34%
Is CME Group Inc.’s gross margin high or low?
CME Group Inc.'s gross margin of 86.34% is in line with its 5-year average of 84.50%, near the high end of its 5-year range (82.15%–86.34%).
As of Friday, June 12, 2026. 0.27% above its 12-month average of 86.11%.
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CME Gross Margin Metrics
GROSS MARGIN
86.34%
GROSS MARGIN AVG TTM
86.11%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 3Y
85.59%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 5Y
84.50%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 10Y
84.08%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 15Y
83.58%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 20Y
81.90%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+0.27%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+0.87%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+2.18%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+2.69%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+3.30%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+5.42%
CME Competitors' Gross Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | GROSS MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CME Group Inc. (CME) | $95.00B | 86.34% | 86.11% | 85.59% | 84.50% |
| Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (MMC) | $89.82B | 20.12% | 21.39% | 31.73% | 35.08% |
| Robinhood Markets, Inc. (HOOD) | $83.05B | 82.27% | 81.39% | 77.91% | 76.48% |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) | $79.15B | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (ICE) | $78.59B | 68.98% | 58.67% | 57.11% | 55.89% |
| Moody's Corporation (MCO) | $77.19B | 69.69% | 67.28% | 66.04% | 67.02% |
| The Progressive Corporation (PGR) | $118.19B | 28.44% | 28.60% | 22.84% | 24.41% |
| Aon plc (AON) | $71.57B | 65.98% | 47.47% | 47.86% | 47.14% |
| S&P Global Inc. (SPGI) | $122.35B | 70.47% | 69.67% | 68.16% | 69.70% |
| The Travelers Companies, Inc. (TRV) | $64.62B | 44.02% | 35.48% | 28.91% | 28.02% |
Gross Margin Analysis
Gross Margin
86.3%
(Revenue - COGS) / Revenue
CME Group Inc. Gross Margin Formula & Definition
Gross Margin = Gross Profit / Revenue
Gross margin is the percentage of revenue remaining after the cost of goods sold, reflecting core product profitability.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
CME Group Inc. Gross Margin FAQ
- What is the gross margin for CME Group Inc. (CME)?
- The gross margin for CME stock is 86.34%.
- Is CME Group Inc.'s gross margin high or low?
- CME Group Inc.'s gross margin of 86.34% is in line with its 5-year average of 84.50%, near the high end of its 5-year range (82.15%–86.34%).
- What is the TTM average gross margin for CME Group Inc. (CME)?
- The TTM average gross margin for CME stock is 86.11%.
- What is the 3Y average gross margin for CME Group Inc. (CME)?
- The 3Y average gross margin for CME stock is 85.59%.
- What is the 5Y average gross margin for CME Group Inc. (CME)?
- The 5Y average gross margin for CME stock is 84.50%.
- What is the 10Y average gross margin for CME Group Inc. (CME)?
- The 10Y average gross margin for CME stock is 84.08%.
- What is the 15Y average gross margin for CME Group Inc. (CME)?
- The 15Y average gross margin for CME stock is 83.58%.
- What is the 20Y average gross margin for CME Group Inc. (CME)?
- The 20Y average gross margin for CME stock is 81.90%.
CME Group Inc. Gross Margin History
| DATE | GROSS MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 86.09% |
| 2024-12-31 | 86.13% |
| 2023-12-31 | 85.15% |
| 2022-12-31 | 85.00% |
| 2021-12-31 | 82.15% |
| 2020-12-31 | 82.46% |
| 2019-12-31 | 81.54% |
| 2018-12-31 | 84.40% |
| 2017-12-31 | 84.53% |
| 2016-12-31 | 84.89% |
| 2015-12-31 | 82.52% |
| 2014-12-31 | 81.23% |
| 2013-12-31 | 81.13% |
| 2012-12-31 | 81.58% |
| 2011-12-31 | 84.21% |
| 2010-12-31 | 84.26% |
| 2009-12-31 | 79.74% |
| 2008-12-31 | 80.42% |
| 2007-12-31 | 79.65% |
| 2006-12-31 | 72.47% |
| 2005-12-31 | 70.29% |
| 2004-12-31 | 67.01% |
| 2003-12-31 | 91.31% |
| 2002-12-31 | 91.50% |
| 2001-12-31 | 91.16% |
| 2000-12-31 | 0.00% |
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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