Compania Cervecerias Unidas SA ADR (CCU)vsFomento Economico Mexicano (FMX)
CCU
Compania Cervecerias Unidas SA ADR
$11.01
-0.81%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $2.06B
FMX
Fomento Economico Mexicano
$108.51
+2.56%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $36.56B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Compania Cervecerias Unidas SA ADR generates 260% more annual revenue ($3.02T vs $840.95B). CCU leads profitability with a 4.0% profit margin vs 2.3%. CCU appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.73. FMX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
CCU
Hold41
out of 100
Grade: D
FMX
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-220.1%
Fair Value
$4.62
Current Price
$11.01
$6.39 premium
Margin of Safety
+15.9%
Fair Value
$134.78
Current Price
$108.51
$26.27 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 80.2B in free cash flow
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Earnings expanding 63.8% YoY
Generating 9.5B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Grey zone — moderate risk
4.0% margin — thin
Operating margin of 0.0%
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
2.3% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CCU
The strongest argument for CCU centers on Price/Book, Free Cash Flow, P/E Ratio.
Bull Case : FMX
The strongest argument for FMX centers on EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : CCU
The primary concerns for CCU are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Profit Margin. Thin 4.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : FMX
The primary concerns for FMX are P/E Ratio, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score. Thin 2.3% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FMX carries more volatility with a beta of 0.23 — expect wider price swings.
FMX is growing revenue faster at 5.4% — sustainability is the question.
CCU generates stronger free cash flow (80.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor BEVERAGES - BREWERS industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
FMX scores higher overall (59/100 vs 41/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Compania Cervecerias Unidas SA ADR
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · BEVERAGES - BREWERS · USA
Compaa Cerveceras Unidas SA is a beverage company mainly in Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, Colombia and Bolivia. The company is headquartered in Santiago, Chile.
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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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