Coca-Cola Femsa SAB de CV ADR (KOF)vsMerck & Company Inc (MRK)
KOF
Coca-Cola Femsa SAB de CV ADR
$105.77
-0.34%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $22.39B
MRK
Merck & Company Inc
$111.38
-0.82%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $277.36B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Coca-Cola Femsa SAB de CV ADR generates 345% more annual revenue ($292.51B vs $65.77B). MRK leads profitability with a 13.6% profit margin vs 7.9%. MRK appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 5.28. MRK earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 50/100 (D+).
KOF
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
MRK
Hold50
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+79.7%
Fair Value
$555.46
Current Price
$105.77
$449.69 discount
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 7.6B in free cash flow
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Strong operational efficiency at 38.6%
Generating 2.9B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
1.6% revenue growth
7.9% 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 : KOF
The strongest argument for KOF centers on Price/Book, Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : MRK
The strongest argument for MRK centers on Market Cap, Operating Margin, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : KOF
The primary concerns for KOF are Revenue Growth, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : MRK
The primary concerns for MRK are P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
KOF carries more volatility with a beta of 0.53 — expect wider price swings.
MRK is growing revenue faster at 4.9% — sustainability is the question.
KOF generates stronger free cash flow (7.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor BEVERAGES - NON-ALCOHOLIC industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
KOF scores higher overall (50/100 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.
Coca-Cola Femsa SAB de CV ADR
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · BEVERAGES - NON-ALCOHOLIC · USA
Coca-Cola FEMSA, SAB de CV, a franchise bottler, produces, markets, sells and distributes Coca-Cola brand beverages. The company is headquartered in Mexico City, Mexico.
Visit Website →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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