Fomento Economico Mexicano (FMX)vsQualcomm Incorporated (QCOM)
FMX
Fomento Economico Mexicano
$108.51
+2.56%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $36.56B
QCOM
Qualcomm Incorporated
$130.35
+1.31%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $137.43B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Fomento Economico Mexicano generates 1774% more annual revenue ($840.95B vs $44.87B). QCOM leads profitability with a 12.0% profit margin vs 2.3%. QCOM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.55. QCOM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 61/100 (C+).
FMX
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
QCOM
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+15.9%
Fair Value
$134.78
Current Price
$108.51
$26.27 discount
Margin of Safety
-285.6%
Fair Value
$33.80
Current Price
$130.35
$96.55 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 63.8% YoY
Generating 9.5B in free cash flow
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 22 in profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Strong operational efficiency at 27.5%
Generating 4.4B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
2.3% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
Earnings declined 1.8%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FMX
The strongest argument for FMX centers on EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : QCOM
The strongest argument for QCOM centers on Altman Z-Score, Market Cap, Return on Equity. PEG of 0.55 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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.
Bear Case : QCOM
The primary concerns for QCOM are P/E Ratio, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
QCOM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.27 — expect wider price swings.
FMX is growing revenue faster at 5.4% — sustainability is the question.
FMX generates stronger free cash flow (9.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
QCOM scores higher overall (61/100 vs 59/100). FMX offers better value entry with a 15.9% margin of safety. 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.
Qualcomm Incorporated
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTORS · USA
Qualcomm is an American multinational corporation headquartered in San Diego, California, and incorporated in Delaware. It creates semiconductors, software, and services related to wireless technology. It owns patents critical to the 5G, 4G, CDMA2000, TD-SCDMA and WCDMA mobile communications standards.
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