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BGC Group Inc. (BGC)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for BGC
09/28/2026: BGC (2-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
BGC Group Inc. is a global financial services firm that provides essential brokerage, trading technology, and market data to institutional clients. The company has a leading position in hybrid brokerage and is actively shifting its focus toward the high-margin FENICS electronic platform. While its primary growth opportunity lies in the continued automation of trading volumes, the company faces risks related to market cyclicality, intense competition from established exchanges, and ongoing execution challenges in its technology roadmap. BGC may suit income-focused investors who appreciate the dividend history, though the cyclical nature of the business requires a tolerance for market-driven volatility. Monitor FENICS adoption as a key development.
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Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Mixed fit | The potential for electronic growth is balanced by the slow-growth nature of legacy brokerage businesses. |
| Momentum investor | Strong fit while signal remains positive | Momentum investors may find opportunity during periods of high market volatility and increased trading volumes. |
| Value investor | Strong fit | The company often trades at valuations that reflect the cyclical nature of its business rather than its long-term technology growth. |
| Dividend investor | Strong fit | BGC has a history of providing steady dividends, making it attractive for income-focused portfolios. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | High exposure to financial market volatility makes this stock unsuitable for conservative or low-risk profiles. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | Medium / high | The stock is sensitive to interest rate changes and global trading volume fluctuations. |
| Valuation risk | Medium | The complexity of the corporate structure can lead to periodic market mispricing. |
| Competition risk (Fintech and Exchanges) | High | Established exchanges and new fintech platforms constantly challenge BGC's brokerage and data fees. |
| Business quality | Medium | The company has a solid core, but profitability is highly leveraged to external market conditions. |
| Dividend income | Medium | Dividends are dependent on sustained cash flow and regulatory capital requirements. |
| Execution risk | Medium | Successfully scaling the FENICS electronic platform remains critical for future margin expansion. |
Price Behavior

Strong Uptrend
The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.

Moderately Choppy
The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 11.31% | Avg. Invested days 42 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 5.63B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 29.6 | 1Y Target Price 15.5 |
Price to earnings Ratio 29.6 | 1Y Target Price 15.5 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 3.4M shares | Beta 0.96 | 52 Weeks Range 8.20 - 12.87 | Updated Date 09/27/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 8.20 - 12.87 | Updated Date 09/27/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 0.66% | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.4 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Brokerage | Commissions and fees from facilitating trades in interest rates, credit, and equities. | The company acts as a middleman in complex financial markets, earning fees on trading activity. |
| FENICS Technology | Electronic trading platform fees, software licensing, and market data subscriptions. | This is a higher-margin, tech-focused business that helps the company scale without linearly increasing headcount. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
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Valuation
Trailing PE 29.6 | Forward PE 5.94 | Enterprise Value 6.76B | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.78 |
Enterprise Value 6.76B | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.78 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.09 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 13.2 | Shares Outstanding 366.01M | Shares Floating 339.73M |
Shares Outstanding 366.01M | Shares Floating 339.73M | ||
Percent Insiders 0.76 | Percent Institutions 87.31 |
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Financial Metrics
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Total Revenue (Scale)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.
Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.
Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
About BGC Group Inc.
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquarters 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 4533 | Website https://www.bgcg.com |
Full time employees 4533 | 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 services, such as government bonds and corporate bonds as well as interest rate derivatives and credit derivatives, foreign exchange, fixed income products, equities and futures and options; and brokerage and trade execution of ECS products, including listed derivatives and physical commodities in the oil and refined, and environmental and energy transition markets; and ship chartering services. It also provides price discovery, trade execution, brokerage services, clearing, information, and other back-office services to financial and non-financial institutions. The company also operates BGC Compute Infrastructure Markets, a division focused on the secondary market for compute and memory capacity. In addition, the company offers financial technology solutions, network and connectivity solutions, market data and related information services, market infrastructure, and post-trade 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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