Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (CBOE) — Stock Score Summary

Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (CBOE) has a MoatMap StockRank of 85/100 based on Quality (78/100), Value (13/100), and Momentum (78/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Cboe Global Markets is a prime high-conviction pick, directly benefiting from the 'Durable Quality & Moats' macro theme. With an exceptional quality score (Q: 75), it operates as a market infrastructure provider (exchange) enjoying an un-copyable economic moat through strong network effects, high switching costs for participants, and regulatory barriers. This asset-light model generates consistent high returns on capital and significant pricing power, making it an ideal compounder in an inflationary and unstable macro environment where its predictable revenue streams and robust margins are likely underappreciated by investors chasing cyclical plays.

Cboe Global Markets, Inc. operates a leading global market infrastructure, offering a diverse array of trading products including equities, options, futures, and foreign exchange across multiple exchanges. It benefits from a powerful network effect as a central hub for trading, deep liquidity, and proprietary indices and products like VIX options and futures that are difficult to replicate. Cboe is a key innovator in derivatives trading, consistently expanding its global reach and product offerings.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$354.49
Market Cap$37.4B
P/E (TTM)30.30
P/E (Forward)24.61
Price/Book6.91
Return on Equity25.1%
Return on Invested Capital23.3%
Debt/Equity29.49
Gross Margin54.1%
Operating Margin39.7%
Revenue Growth6.5%
Dividend Yield0.8%
Free Cash Flow$1.0B

Cboe Global Markets, Inc. operates in the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges industry, part of the Financial Services sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cboe Global Markets, Inc.’s (CBOE) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (CBOE) is 85/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (78), Value (13), and Momentum (78) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Cboe Global Markets, Inc. have an economic moat?
Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (CBOE) has a Quality factor score of 78/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Cboe Global Markets, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (CBOE) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 85/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Cboe Global Markets, Inc. in?
Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (CBOE) operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges industry (United States).
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