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BGC Group Inc. (BGC)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
07/17/2025: BGC (3-star) is a STRONG-BUY. BUY since 41 days. Profits (3.00%). Updated daily EoD!
Upturn Star Rating
Moderate Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, typically align with the market average, offering steady but unremarkable returns.
Number of Analysts
2 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
1 Year Target Price $14.5
1 Year Target Price $14.5
| 1 | Strong Buy |
| 1 | Buy |
| 0 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 19.56% | Avg. Invested days 51 | Today’s Advisory Strong Buy |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  2.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 07/17/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 4.95B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 39.04 | 1Y Target Price 14.5 |
Price to earnings Ratio 39.04 | 1Y Target Price 14.5 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 2 | Beta 1.11 | 52 Weeks Range 7.22 - 11.72 | Updated Date 07/17/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 7.22 - 11.72 | Updated Date 07/17/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 0.78% | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.26 |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 5.9% | Operating Margin (TTM) 10.94% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 2.76% | Return on Equity (TTM) 12.34% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 39.04 | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 5804168415 | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.2 |
Enterprise Value 5804168415 | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.2 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.53 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 16.11 | Shares Outstanding 378720000 | Shares Floating 370674968 |
Shares Outstanding 378720000 | Shares Floating 370674968 | ||
Percent Insiders 1.31 | Percent Institutions 82.4 |
Upturn AI SWOT
BGC Group Inc.
Company Overview
History and Background
BGC Group, Inc. (formerly BGC Partners) was founded in 2004 as a spin-off from Cantor Fitzgerald. It has grown through acquisitions and organic growth, becoming a key player in global financial services.
Core Business Areas
- Financial Brokerage: Offers brokerage services for a wide range of financial instruments, including fixed income securities, interest rate derivatives, credit derivatives, equity derivatives, foreign exchange, and energy products.
- Financial Technology: Develops and licenses proprietary software, data, and analytics for financial markets.
Leadership and Structure
The company is led by Howard Lutnick (Chairman and CEO). The organizational structure includes various business segments managed by senior executives.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- FENICS: Electronic trading platform for various asset classes including fixed income, FX, and energy. Competitors: Bloomberg, Refinitiv. Revenue data is not publicly broken down by product.
- BGC Trader: Voice and hybrid brokerage services for global financial markets. Competitors: Tradition, TP ICAP. Revenue data is not publicly broken down by product.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The financial brokerage industry is characterized by intense competition, technological disruption, and regulatory scrutiny. The market is cyclical and influenced by global economic conditions.
Positioning
BGC Group holds a significant position in select markets, competing with larger players through its specialized offerings and technology platforms.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for financial brokerage and trading technology is estimated in the hundreds of billions of dollars. BGC is positioned to capture a portion of this market through its core businesses.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Established relationships with financial institutions
- Proprietary technology platforms (e.g., FENICS)
- Diversified product offerings
- Experienced management team
Weaknesses
- Dependence on market volatility
- Intense competition
- Integration risks from acquisitions
- Smaller scale compared to major competitors
Opportunities
- Expansion into new markets
- Increased adoption of electronic trading
- Development of new financial products
- Strategic acquisitions
Threats
- Economic downturns
- Increased regulation
- Technological disruption
- Competition from larger players
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- TP ICAP (TCAP.L)
- Tradition (CFT.SW)
- MarketAxess (MKTX)
Competitive Landscape
BGC competes with larger and more specialized firms. Its competitive advantage lies in its technology and focused product offerings. BGC has a disadvantage due to smaller financial resources.
Major Acquisitions
PVM Oil Associates
- Year: 2022
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 500
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded BGC's energy brokerage business.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth patterns cannot be provided without specific financial data.
Future Projections: Analyst estimates require access to financial data and forecast reports.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include technological platform updates and market expansions.
Summary
BGC Group is a financial services firm competing in a dynamic industry with technological disruptions and regulatory demands. Its proprietary trading platform FENICS and brokerage services drive value. The company's scale is smaller than top competitors making it difficult to scale. BGC needs to carefully navigate market volatility and economic conditions to maintain profitability and achieve sustained growth.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Filings
- Industry Reports
- Market Research
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market share estimates are approximate and based on available data.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About BGC Group Inc.
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters New York, NY, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1999-12-10 | COO & Co-CEO Mr. Sean A. Windeatt | ||
Sector Financial Services | Industry Capital Markets | Full time employees 3971 | Website https://www.bgcg.com |
Full time employees 3971 | Website https://www.bgcg.com | ||
BGC Group, Inc. operates as a financial brokerage and technology company in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. The company offers various brokerage products, such as fixed income, such as government bonds, corporate bonds, and other debt instruments, as well as related interest rate derivatives and credit derivatives; and brokerage services for foreign exchange, energy, commodities, shipping, equities, and futures and options. It also provides price discovery, trade execution, connectivity solutions, information, consulting, brokerage services, clearing, and other post-trade services, information, and other back-office services to an assortment of financial and non-financial institutions. In addition, the company offers electronic and hybrid brokerage, other financial technology solutions, market data and related information services. Further, the company's integrated platform is designed to provide flexibility to customers regarding price discovery, trade execution and processing of transactions, as well as accessing liquidity through its platforms, for transactions executed either OTC or through an exchange. It primarily serves banks, broker-dealers, trading firms, hedge funds, governments, corporations, investment firms, commodity trading firms, and end users. BGC Group, Inc. was founded in 1945 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
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