Fomento Economico Mexicano (FMX)vsIllinois Tool Works Inc (ITW)
FMX
Fomento Economico Mexicano
$121.20
+1.08%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $40.85B
ITW
Illinois Tool Works Inc
$254.76
-0.30%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $73.64B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Fomento Economico Mexicano generates 5158% more annual revenue ($852.92B vs $16.22B). ITW leads profitability with a 19.3% profit margin vs 3.3%. ITW appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.58. ITW earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 60/100 (C).
FMX
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
ITW
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 167.8% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Every $100 of equity generates 97 in profit
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Large-cap with strong market position
Strong operational efficiency at 25.4%
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
3.3% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
4.6% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 22.8x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FMX
The strongest argument for FMX centers on EPS Growth, Price/Book.
Bull Case : ITW
The strongest argument for ITW centers on Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.3% and operating margin at 25.4%.
Bear Case : FMX
The primary concerns for FMX are P/E Ratio, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score. Thin 3.3% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : ITW
The primary concerns for ITW are Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ITW carries more volatility with a beta of 1.05 — expect wider price swings.
FMX is growing revenue faster at 6.3% — sustainability is the question.
FMX generates stronger free cash flow (842M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
ITW scores higher overall (60/100 vs 54/100), backed by strong 19.3% margins. Both earn "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.
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.
Illinois Tool Works Inc
INDUSTRIALS · SPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY · USA
Illinois Tool Works Inc. or ITW is an American company that produces engineered fasteners and components, equipment and consumable systems, and specialty products.
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