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Cboe Global Markets (CBOE) Unveils KPI Contracts, Is The Stock Overvalued?

Simply Wall St · 2d ago

What the new KPI contracts could mean for Cboe Global Markets

Cboe Global Markets (CBOE) just outlined plans for KPI-linked binary options, unveiled at Robinhood’s HOOD Summit, giving traders a fresh way to express views on company metrics and event outcomes.

The contracts are expected to launch in October 2026, subject to regulatory approval, with initial listings tied to 23 heavily traded U.S. stocks and cleared through Cboe’s U.S. clearinghouse if the SEC signs off.

Recent moves put this KPI product launch into context. Cboe Global Markets has a 1-day share price return of 1.21% and a 7-day share price return of 2.28%, even though the 30-day share price return is down 5.63%. That sits against a 13.49% year to date share price return and a 1-year total shareholder return of 17.90%. The 3-year and 5-year total shareholder returns of 80.28% and 140.62% indicate that long term holders have already seen substantial gains, while shorter term momentum has cooled ahead of these new product and licensing announcements.

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Cboe Global Markets trades at a discount to analyst targets after this KPI options news pop and strong multi year returns. Is that pricing in sensible caution, or has the market become too wary here?

Most Popular Narrative: 16% Overvalued

Cboe Global Markets last closed at $281.57, while the most followed narrative estimates a fair value of $241.95 using a discount rate of 7.60%. That gap suggests the stock price is ahead of this framework, even after a long run of strong total returns.

Metrics Used in Calculation
For CBOE Global Markets, I employed two-stage models for both DCF and DDM analysis given the company's established market position with potential for different growth phases:
1. Two-Stage Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Model

• Phase 1 (Years 1-10): 8% free cash flow growth reflecting CBOE's strong market position and expanding derivatives business

See why 9 investors see Cboe Global Markets as 16% overvalued.

Result: Fair Value of $241.95 (OVERVALUED)

Still, the narrative can be knocked off course if KPI contracts see thin liquidity or if Cboe Global Markets faces regulatory pushback on new structures.

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This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.