CME Group Inc (CME) — Cash Flow Quality Index
CME Group Inc (CME) has a Cash Flow Quality Index of 1.09x as of March 2026. Operating cash flow of $1.26 Billion exceeds net income of $1.15 Billion, indicating high earnings quality where cash backs reported profits. Explore CME cash flow conversion to assess how effectively this company generates cash.
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CME Group Inc Cash Flow Quality Index (2001–2025)
Historical Cash Flow Quality Index for CME Group Inc across 25 annual periods. Values consistently above 1.0x indicate high-quality earnings. Check CME Group Inc (CME) total reinvestment rate to assess the company's total reinvestment commitment from operating cash flow.
Annual Cash Flow Quality Index for CME Group Inc (2001–2025)
Year-by-year earnings quality comparison for CME Group Inc. For live market cap and the full company financial profile, see CME company net worth.
| Year | Quality Index | Operating CF (USD) | Net Income | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.05x | $4.28 Billion | $4.07 Billion | ▲ +0.3% |
| 2024 | 1.05x | $3.69 Billion | $3.53 Billion | ▼ -2.2% |
| 2023 | 1.07x | $3.45 Billion | $3.23 Billion | ▼ -5.7% |
| 2022 | 1.14x | $3.06 Billion | $2.69 Billion | ▲ +24.6% |
| 2021 | 0.91x | $2.40 Billion | $2.64 Billion | ▼ -29.3% |
| 2020 | 1.29x | $2.72 Billion | $2.11 Billion | ▲ +2.1% |
| 2019 | 1.26x | $2.67 Billion | $2.12 Billion | ▲ +1.6% |
| 2018 | 1.24x | $2.44 Billion | $1.96 Billion | ▲ +174.4% |
| 2017 | 0.45x | $1.84 Billion | $4.06 Billion | ▼ -59.5% |
| 2016 | 1.12x | $1.72 Billion | $1.53 Billion | ▼ -7.9% |
| 2015 | 1.22x | $1.52 Billion | $1.25 Billion | ▲ +6.0% |
| 2014 | 1.15x | $1.29 Billion | $1.13 Billion | ▼ -12.5% |
| 2013 | 1.31x | $1.28 Billion | $978.10 Million | ▼ -2.4% |
| 2012 | 1.34x | $1.22 Billion | $906.70 Million | ▲ +80.9% |
| 2011 | 0.74x | $1.35 Billion | $1.81 Billion | ▼ -47.9% |
| 2010 | 1.42x | $1.36 Billion | $952.10 Million | ▲ +8.6% |
| 2009 | 1.31x | $1.08 Billion | $825.80 Million | ▼ -21.6% |
| 2008 | 1.67x | $1.20 Billion | $715.49 Million | ▲ +35.3% |
| 2007 | 1.24x | $814.37 Million | $658.53 Million | ▲ +6.8% |
| 2006 | 1.16x | $471.70 Million | $407.35 Million | ▼ -9.3% |
| 2005 | 1.28x | $391.59 Million | $306.86 Million | ▼ -14.8% |
| 2004 | 1.50x | $328.81 Million | $219.56 Million | ▼ -4.3% |
| 2003 | 1.57x | $191.15 Million | $122.13 Million | ▲ +4.3% |
| 2002 | 1.50x | $141.14 Million | $94.07 Million | ▼ -15.0% |
| 2001 | 1.77x | $120.57 Million | $68.30 Million | — |