Fomento Economico Mexicano (FMX)vsConstellation Brands Inc Class A (STZ)

FMX

Fomento Economico Mexicano

NYSE

$123.70

-0.45%

CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $41.22B

STZ

Constellation Brands Inc Class A

NYSE

$129.80

-0.64%

CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $22.23B

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Smart Verdict

WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison

Fomento Economico Mexicano generates 9378% more annual revenue ($872.84B vs $9.21B). STZ leads profitability with a 20.9% profit margin vs 3.6%. STZ appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.50. STZ earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 78/100 (B+).

FMX

Buy

out of 100

Grade: C-

Growth: 6.0Profit: 5.5Value: 5.7Quality: 5.5

Piotroski: 5/9Altman Z: 2.38

STZ

Strong Buy

out of 100

Grade: B+

Growth: 5.3Profit: 8.5Value: 7.0Quality: 5.0

Piotroski: 5/9Altman Z: 2.08

Key Strengths & Concerns

Side-by-side fundamental analysis

Key Strengths

FMX3 strengths · Avg: 9.3/10

P/E RatioValuation

8.6x10/10

Attractively priced relative to earnings

EPS GrowthGrowth

107.5%10/10

Earnings expanding 107.5% YoY

Free Cash FlowQuality

$1.44B8/10

Generating 1.4B in free cash flow

STZ6 strengths · Avg: 9.0/10

P/E RatioValuation

11.8x10/10

Attractively priced relative to earnings

Operating MarginProfitability

33.6%10/10

Strong operational efficiency at 33.6%

Return on EquityProfitability

22.4%9/10

Every $100 of equity generates 22 in profit

Profit MarginProfitability

20.9%9/10

Keeps 21 of every $100 in revenue as profit

Price/BookValuation

2.6x8/10

Reasonable price relative to book value

EPS GrowthGrowth

25.3%8/10

Earnings expanding 25.3% YoY

Areas to Watch

FMX3 concerns · Avg: 2.7/10

Profit MarginProfitability

3.6%3/10

3.6% margin — thin

Debt/EquityHealth

1.173/10

Elevated debt levels

PEG RatioValuation

4.732/10

Expensive relative to growth rate

STZ1 concerns · Avg: 3.0/10

Debt/EquityHealth

1.203/10

Elevated debt levels

Comparative Analysis Report

WallStSmart Research

Bull Case : FMX

The strongest argument for FMX centers on P/E Ratio, EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow.

Bull Case : STZ

The strongest argument for STZ centers on P/E Ratio, Operating Margin, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 20.9% and operating margin at 33.6%.

Bear Case : FMX

The primary concerns for FMX are Profit Margin, Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio. Thin 3.6% margins leave little buffer for downturns.

Bear Case : STZ

The primary concerns for STZ are Debt/Equity.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

FMX profiles as a value stock while STZ is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.

STZ carries more volatility with a beta of 0.43 — expect wider price swings.

FMX is growing revenue faster at 9.3% — sustainability is the question.

FMX generates stronger free cash flow (1.4B), providing more financial flexibility.

Bottom Line

STZ scores higher overall (78/100 vs 54/100), backed by strong 20.9% 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.

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.

Constellation Brands Inc Class A

CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · BEVERAGES - BREWERS · USA

Constellation Brands, Inc., headquartered in Victor, New York, is an American producer and marketer of beer, wine, and spirits.

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