Ambev SA ADR (ABEV)vsFomento Economico Mexicano (FMX)
ABEV
Ambev SA ADR
$3.02
-0.66%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $46.57B
FMX
Fomento Economico Mexicano
$116.95
-0.53%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $40.76B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Fomento Economico Mexicano generates 889% more annual revenue ($872.84B vs $88.27B). ABEV leads profitability with a 18.4% profit margin vs 3.6%. ABEV appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.87. ABEV earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
ABEV
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
FMX
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+70.6%
Fair Value
$10.39
Current Price
$3.02
$7.37 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for FMX.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 23.7%
Earnings expanding 24.6% YoY
Generating 3.8B in free cash flow
Earnings expanding 107.5% YoY
Generating 1.4B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
0.3% revenue growth
3.6% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ABEV
The strongest argument for ABEV centers on Debt/Equity, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.4% and operating margin at 23.7%.
Bull Case : FMX
The strongest argument for FMX centers on EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : ABEV
The primary concerns for ABEV are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : FMX
The primary concerns for FMX are Profit Margin, Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio. Thin 3.6% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ABEV carries more volatility with a beta of 0.25 — expect wider price swings.
FMX is growing revenue faster at 9.3% — sustainability is the question.
ABEV generates stronger free cash flow (3.8B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor BEVERAGES - BREWERS industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
ABEV scores higher overall (67/100 vs 54/100), backed by strong 18.4% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Ambev SA ADR
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · BEVERAGES - BREWERS · USA
Ambev SA produces, distributes and sells beer, draft beer, carbonated soft drinks (CSD), other non-alcoholic beverages, malt and food products in the Americas. The company is headquartered in So Paulo, Brazil.
Fomento Economico Mexicano
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · BEVERAGES - BREWERS · USA
Fomento Econmico Mexicano, SAB de CV, is a bottler of Coca-Cola brand beverages. The company is headquartered in Monterrey, Mexico.
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