Fomento Economico Mexicano (FMX)vsMerck & Company Inc (MRK)
FMX
Fomento Economico Mexicano
$121.20
+1.08%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $40.85B
MRK
Merck & Company Inc
$111.38
-0.82%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $277.36B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Fomento Economico Mexicano generates 1197% more annual revenue ($852.92B vs $65.77B). MRK leads profitability with a 13.6% profit margin vs 3.3%. MRK appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 5.28. FMX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
FMX
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
MRK
Hold50
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for FMX.
Margin of Safety
-14.9%
Fair Value
$97.76
Current Price
$111.38
$13.62 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 167.8% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Strong operational efficiency at 38.6%
Generating 2.9B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
3.3% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
4.9% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FMX
The strongest argument for FMX centers on EPS Growth, Price/Book.
Bull Case : MRK
The strongest argument for MRK centers on Market Cap, Operating Margin, Free Cash Flow.
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 : MRK
The primary concerns for MRK are P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MRK carries more volatility with a beta of 0.20 — expect wider price swings.
FMX is growing revenue faster at 6.3% — sustainability is the question.
MRK generates stronger free cash flow (2.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
FMX scores higher overall (54/100 vs 50/100). 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.
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.
Merck & Company Inc
HEALTHCARE · DRUG MANUFACTURERS - GENERAL · USA
Merck & Co. is an American multinational pharmaceutical company headquartered in Kenilworth, New Jersey. It is named after the Merck family, which set up Merck Group in Germany in 1668.
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