CME Group Inc. (CME) Return on Equity (ROE): 15.94%
Is CME Group Inc.’s return on equity (ROE) high or low?
CME Group Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) of 15.94% is 43% above its 5-year average of 11.18%, near the high end of its 5-year range (8.00%–15.94%).
As of Friday, June 12, 2026. 16.39% above its 12-month average of 13.70%.
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CME Return on Equity (ROE) Metrics
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE)
15.94%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG TTM
13.70%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 3Y
12.37%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 5Y
11.18%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 10Y
10.41%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 15Y
8.87%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 20Y
9.98%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+16.39%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+28.89%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+42.55%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+53.14%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+79.81%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+59.74%
CME Competitors' Return on Equity (ROE)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CME Group Inc. (CME) | $95.00B | 15.94% | 13.70% | 12.37% | 11.18% |
| Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (MMC) | $89.82B | 26.51% | 374.45% | 202.18% | 143.23% |
| Robinhood Markets, Inc. (HOOD) | $83.05B | 20.36% | 19.14% | 3.85% | -7.96% |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) | $79.15B | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (ICE) | $78.59B | 13.26% | 10.70% | 9.24% | 10.93% |
| Moody's Corporation (MCO) | $77.19B | 83.33% | 59.19% | 55.34% | 69.31% |
| The Progressive Corporation (PGR) | $118.19B | 36.08% | 35.22% | 23.55% | 24.35% |
| Aon plc (AON) | $71.57B | 40.09% | 41.44% | -179.24% | -90.39% |
| S&P Global Inc. (SPGI) | $122.35B | 15.32% | 12.96% | 10.63% | 108.48% |
| The Travelers Companies, Inc. (TRV) | $64.62B | 23.77% | 18.53% | 15.56% | 14.03% |
Return Analysis
ROE
15.9%
ROA
2.1%
CME Group Inc. Return on Equity (ROE) Formula & Definition
ROE = Net Income / Total Shareholders' Equity
Return on equity measures how efficiently a company generates profit from shareholders' equity. Higher ROE indicates better capital efficiency.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
CME Group Inc. Return on Equity (ROE) FAQ
- What is the return on equity (ROE) for CME Group Inc. (CME)?
- The return on equity (ROE) for CME stock is 15.94%.
- Is CME Group Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) high or low?
- CME Group Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) of 15.94% is 43% above its 5-year average of 11.18%, near the high end of its 5-year range (8.00%–15.94%).
- What is the TTM average return on equity (ROE) for CME Group Inc. (CME)?
- The TTM average return on equity (ROE) for CME stock is 13.70%.
- What is the 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for CME Group Inc. (CME)?
- The 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for CME stock is 12.37%.
- What is the 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for CME Group Inc. (CME)?
- The 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for CME stock is 11.18%.
- What is the 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for CME Group Inc. (CME)?
- The 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for CME stock is 10.41%.
- What is the 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for CME Group Inc. (CME)?
- The 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for CME stock is 8.87%.
- What is the 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for CME Group Inc. (CME)?
- The 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for CME stock is 9.98%.
CME Group Inc. Return on Equity (ROE) History
| DATE | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 14.08% |
| 2024-12-31 | 13.31% |
| 2023-12-31 | 12.07% |
| 2022-12-31 | 10.01% |
| 2021-12-31 | 9.62% |
| 2020-12-31 | 8.00% |
| 2019-12-31 | 8.10% |
| 2018-12-31 | 7.57% |
| 2017-12-31 | 18.13% |
| 2016-12-31 | 7.54% |
| 2015-12-31 | 6.07% |
| 2014-12-31 | 5.39% |
| 2013-12-31 | 4.62% |
| 2012-12-31 | 4.18% |
| 2011-12-31 | 8.41% |
| 2010-12-31 | 4.74% |
| 2009-12-31 | 4.28% |
| 2008-12-31 | 3.83% |
| 2007-12-31 | 5.35% |
| 2006-12-31 | 26.82% |
| 2005-12-31 | 27.43% |
| 2004-12-31 | 27.02% |
| 2003-12-31 | 21.69% |
| 2002-12-31 | 21.08% |
| 2001-12-31 | 27.50% |
| 2000-12-31 | -3.61% |
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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