Fomento Economico Mexicano (FMX)vsYum! Brands Inc (YUM)
FMX
Fomento Economico Mexicano
$108.51
+2.56%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $36.56B
YUM
Yum! Brands Inc
$159.16
-0.17%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $44.27B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Fomento Economico Mexicano generates 10138% more annual revenue ($840.95B vs $8.21B). YUM leads profitability with a 19.0% profit margin vs 2.3%. YUM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.96. YUM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
FMX
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
YUM
Buy59
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
+38.8%
Fair Value
$259.74
Current Price
$159.16
$100.58 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 63.8% YoY
Generating 9.5B in free cash flow
Strong operational efficiency at 31.9%
Earnings expanding 27.7% YoY
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
2.3% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FMX
The strongest argument for FMX centers on EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : YUM
The strongest argument for YUM centers on Operating Margin, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.0% and operating margin at 31.9%.
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 : YUM
The primary concerns for YUM are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FMX profiles as a value stock while YUM is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
YUM carries more volatility with a beta of 0.64 — expect wider price swings.
YUM is growing revenue faster at 6.5% — sustainability is the question.
FMX generates stronger free cash flow (9.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FMX scores higher overall (59/100 vs 59/100). YUM offers better value entry with a 38.8% 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.
Yum! Brands Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RESTAURANTS · USA
Yum! Brands, Inc. is an American fast food corporation listed on the Fortune 1000. Yum! operates the brands KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, The Habit Burger Grill, and WingStreet worldwide, except in China, where the brands are operated by a separate company, Yum China.
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