CME vs ICE
CME: Global derivatives marketplace operator providing electronic and open-outcry trading, clearing, and data services across futures, options, and FX products. ICE: A leading global technology and data infrastructure provider operating regulated exchanges, clearing houses, and platforms across derivatives, equities, fixed income, and mortgage markets.
Side-by-side fundamentals
| Metric | CME | ICE | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price as of 2026-07-15 close | $245.18 | $139.84 | |
| Market cap as of 2026-07-16 | $89.1B | $78.7B | |
| P/E as of 2026-07-16 | 20.85 | 20.03 | ICE lower |
| PEG as of 2026-07-16 | 2.43 | 1.54 | ICE lower |
| Net margin as of 2026-07-16 | +33.7% | +30.1% | CME higher |
| Gross margin as of 2026-07-16 | +96.0% | +79.8% | CME higher |
| Operating margin as of 2026-07-16 | +84.2% | +41.1% | CME higher |
| ROE as of 2026-07-16 | +15.3% | +13.6% | CME higher |
| ROA as of 2026-07-16 | +2.2% | +2.6% | ICE higher |
| Debt / equity as of 2026-07-16 | 0.13 | 0.69 | CME lower |
| Revenue growth (YoY) as of 2026-07-16 | +24.6% | +7.3% | CME higher |
| Revenue CAGR (3y) SEC XBRL | +9.1% | +9.5% | ICE higher |
| Dividend yield as of 2026-07-16 | +2.1% | +1.5% | CME higher |
| Dividend streak (yrs) SEC XBRL | 1 | 5 | ICE higher |
| Beta as of 2026-07-16 | 0.29 | 0.96 | |
| 1-year return as of 2026-07-15 close | -12.1% | -24.3% | CME higher |
Fundamentals: Finnhub, as of 2026-07-16. Filings: SEC EDGAR. Prices are delayed daily-close data.
Last updated 2026-07-15.
Informational only — NOT financial advice. All figures are delayed daily-close data from SEC EDGAR & Finnhub, shown with their as-of date; "Edge" cells are a pure numeric comparison, not a recommendation.