Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (CBOE) intrinsic value & 10-year financials

Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (CBOE) has a Graham intrinsic value of $346.11 per share. At $314.98 on Oct 17, 2026, the stock trades 9% below that value. Over the last 10 fiscal years revenue grew 23.5% a year to $4.7B, with an average return on invested capital of 20.1%.

Graham intrinsic value
$346.11
Share price (Oct 17, 2026)
$314.98
Price vs Graham value
9% below
Market cap
$33.1B
Revenue (FY2025)
$4.7B
Revenue growth (10-yr CAGR)
23.5%
ROIC (10-yr avg)
20.1%
Free cash flow (FY2025)
$1.7B

CBOE 10-year financial history

Fiscal year Revenue Net income EPS (diluted) Free cash flow Operating margin ROIC
FY2025 $4.7B $1.1B $10.42 $1.7B 31.1% 21.9%
FY2024 $4.1B $764.9M $7.21 $1.0B 26.8% 15.5%
FY2023 $3.8B $761.4M $7.13 $1.0B 28.0% 15.5%
FY2022 $4.0B $235.0M $2.19 $591.3M 12.4% 5.5%
FY2021 $3.5B $529.0M $4.92 $545.8M 23.1% 12.4%
FY2020 $3.4B $468.2M $4.27 $1.4B 19.3% 11.1%
FY2019 $2.5B $374.9M $3.34 $597.7M 21.5% 9.7%
FY2018 $2.8B $426.5M $3.76 $498.4M 21.6% 10.6%
FY2017 $2.2B $401.7M $3.69 $336.9M 16.7% 16.8%
FY2016 $703.1M $186.8M $2.27 $185.2M 42.4% 82.1%

Source: annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR. Figures in USD.

Executive summary

Cboe Global Markets is a consistent compounder, expanding top-line revenue at 23.5% annually over the past decade.

Cboe Global Markets has earned high returns on invested capital, averaging 20.1% ROIC over the available history. High ROIC is consistent with a durable franchise, but it is not by itself proof of an economic moat.

Cboe Global Markets has not shown aggressive share repurchases (>10% retirement) or a major balance-sheet leverage increase (>50% net debt growth) over the 10-year window.

Benjamin Graham lens

Under Benjamin Graham's formula using SEC EDGAR fundamentals, Cboe Global Markets is modeled at 15.0% normalized earnings growth with a 5.1% bond-yield adjustment. The resulting Graham intrinsic value estimate is $346.11 per share.

CBOE stock: frequently asked questions

What is the intrinsic value of Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (CBOE) stock?

Using Benjamin Graham's revised formula, V = EPS × (8.5 + 2g) × 4.4 / Y, with reported diluted earnings per share, a 15.0% normalized growth rate (capped at 15%) and a 5.1% AAA corporate bond yield, CBOE's intrinsic value is about $346.11 per share.

Is CBOE stock undervalued?

At $314.98 (close on Oct 17, 2026), CBOE trades 9% below its Graham value of $346.11. On Graham's terms that leaves a margin of safety. A formula is a starting point for research, not a recommendation.

How fast has Cboe Global Markets, Inc. grown?

Revenue went from $703.1M in fiscal 2016 to $4.7B in fiscal 2025, a compound annual growth rate of 23.5%. Net income was $1.1B in fiscal 2025.

Does Cboe Global Markets, Inc. generate free cash flow?

Cboe Global Markets, Inc. generated $1.7B of free cash flow (operating cash flow minus capital expenditures) in fiscal 2025. Free cash flow was positive in 10 of the last 10 reported years.

What is CBOE's return on invested capital?

Average ROIC over the last 10 fiscal years was 20.1%, and average return on equity was 20.5%. Sustained ROIC above about 15% usually points to a durable competitive advantage.

Where does this CBOE data come from?

From Cboe Global Markets, Inc.'s annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR, most recently filed Jul 31, 2026. Prices are end-of-day snapshots; valuations are formula outputs, not investment advice.

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