AMERICA MOVIL SAB DE CV (AMX) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:AMX - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US02390A1016 - ADR - Currency: USD
AMX gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 21 industry peers in the Wireless Telecommunication Services industry. There are concerns on the financial health of AMX while its profitability can be described as average. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on AMX.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
AMX had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year AMX had a positive cash flow from operations.
AMX had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years AMX had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of AMX (1.51%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
AMX has a Return On Equity (7.42%) which is in line with its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 10.98%, AMX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.48% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for AMX is significantly above the industry average of 6.34%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.51% | ||
| ROE | 7.42% | ||
| ROIC | 10.98% |
ROA(3y)3.62%
ROA(5y)5.02%
ROE(3y)15.78%
ROE(5y)23.09%
ROIC(3y)11.88%
ROIC(5y)11.48%
1.3 Margins
AMX has a Profit Margin (3.13%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of AMX has declined.
AMX has a Operating Margin of 20.51%. This is in the better half of the industry: AMX outperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of AMX has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 43.05%, AMX is doing worse than 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of AMX has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 20.51% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.13% | ||
| GM | 43.05% |
OM growth 3Y0.9%
OM growth 5Y6.15%
PM growth 3Y-51.55%
PM growth 5Y-17.09%
GM growth 3Y0.79%
GM growth 5Y3.09%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
AMX has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
AMX has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
AMX has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, AMX has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.49, we must say that AMX is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
AMX's Altman-Z score of 1.49 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. AMX outperforms 76.19% of its industry peers.
AMX has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.89. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as AMX would need 6.89 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 6.89, AMX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
AMX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.72. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
AMX's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.72 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. AMX is outperformed by 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.72 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.89 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.49 |
ROIC/WACC2.32
WACC4.74%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.71 indicates that AMX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
AMX has a Current ratio of 0.71. This is amonst the worse of the industry: AMX underperforms 90.48% of its industry peers.
AMX has a Quick Ratio of 0.71. This is a bad value and indicates that AMX is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
AMX has a worse Quick ratio (0.66) than 90.48% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.71 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.66 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 1367.18% over the past year.
AMX shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -15.10% yearly.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.52% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, AMX shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -2.91% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)1367.18%
EPS 3Y-29.05%
EPS 5Y-15.1%
EPS Q2Q%35446.65%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.52%
Revenue growth 3Y1.52%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.91%
Sales Q2Q%8.57%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 39.30% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
Based on estimates for the next years, AMX will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.48% on average per year.
EPS Next Y240.81%
EPS Next 2Y102.13%
EPS Next 3Y67.2%
EPS Next 5Y39.3%
Revenue Next Year10%
Revenue Next 2Y7.37%
Revenue Next 3Y6.4%
Revenue Next 5Y3.48%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 2.18, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of AMX.
100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than AMX, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.69. AMX is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
AMX is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.06.
80.95% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than AMX, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 37.36, AMX is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 2.18 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.06 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of AMX indicates a rather cheap valuation: AMX is cheaper than 80.95% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of AMX indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: AMX is cheaper than 61.90% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.6 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.68 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
AMX has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as AMX's earnings are expected to grow with 67.20% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.01
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y102.13%
EPS Next 3Y67.2%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.09%, AMX has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
AMX's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 5.75.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.34, AMX pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.09% |
5.2 History
AMX has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
The dividend of AMX decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
110.28% of the earnings are spent on dividend by AMX. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP110.28%
EPS Next 2Y102.13%
EPS Next 3Y67.2%
NYSE:AMX (7/24/2025, 9:48:30 AM)
17.945
+0.02 (+0.14%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryWireless Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners6.68%
Inst Owner Change-0.49%
Ins Owners22.79%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap54.21B
Analysts82.22
Price Target17.83 (-0.64%)
Short Float %1.2%
Short Ratio3.68
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.09% |
Yearly Dividend0.54
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP110.28%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-6.95%
Min EPS beat(2)-26.47%
Max EPS beat(2)12.56%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-40.59%
Min EPS beat(4)-106.13%
Max EPS beat(4)12.56%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-35.13%
EPS beat(12)2
Avg EPS beat(12)-36.43%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)-22.67%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.24%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.5%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.02%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.83%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.5%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.41%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.4%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)22.58%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)14.02%
PT rev (1m)2.53%
PT rev (3m)21.11%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.17%
EPS NQ rev (3m)6.01%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.17%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.03%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.22%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.49%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 2.18 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.06 | ||
| P/S | 1.13 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.6 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.02 | ||
| P/B | 2.67 | ||
| P/tB | 14.8 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.68 |
EPS(TTM)8.22
EY45.81%
EPS(NY)1.98
Fwd EY11.04%
FCF(TTM)2.09
FCFY11.62%
OCF(TTM)4.46
OCFY24.85%
SpS15.93
BVpS6.72
TBVpS1.21
PEG (NY)0.01
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.51% | ||
| ROE | 7.42% | ||
| ROCE | 13.9% | ||
| ROIC | 10.98% | ||
| ROICexc | 11.86% | ||
| ROICexgc | 15.87% | ||
| OM | 20.51% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.13% | ||
| GM | 43.05% | ||
| FCFM | 13.09% |
ROA(3y)3.62%
ROA(5y)5.02%
ROE(3y)15.78%
ROE(5y)23.09%
ROIC(3y)11.88%
ROIC(5y)11.48%
ROICexc(3y)13.07%
ROICexc(5y)12.73%
ROICexgc(3y)17.85%
ROICexgc(5y)17.45%
ROCE(3y)15.04%
ROCE(5y)14.53%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-5.54%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-3.48%
ROICexc growth 3Y-4.06%
ROICexc growth 5Y-2.13%
OM growth 3Y0.9%
OM growth 5Y6.15%
PM growth 3Y-51.55%
PM growth 5Y-17.09%
GM growth 3Y0.79%
GM growth 5Y3.09%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.48
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.72 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.89 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.83 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 78.46% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 14.9% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 5.53 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 70.87% | ||
| Profit Quality | 418.23% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.71 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.66 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.49 |
F-Score6
WACC4.74%
ROIC/WACC2.32
Cap/Depr(3y)94.07%
Cap/Depr(5y)91.66%
Cap/Sales(3y)17.63%
Cap/Sales(5y)17.47%
Profit Quality(3y)227.63%
Profit Quality(5y)211.56%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)1367.18%
EPS 3Y-29.05%
EPS 5Y-15.1%
EPS Q2Q%35446.65%
EPS Next Y240.81%
EPS Next 2Y102.13%
EPS Next 3Y67.2%
EPS Next 5Y39.3%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.52%
Revenue growth 3Y1.52%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.91%
Sales Q2Q%8.57%
Revenue Next Year10%
Revenue Next 2Y7.37%
Revenue Next 3Y6.4%
Revenue Next 5Y3.48%
EBIT growth 1Y12.01%
EBIT growth 3Y2.44%
EBIT growth 5Y3.07%
EBIT Next Year106.53%
EBIT Next 3Y31%
EBIT Next 5Y18.39%
FCF growth 1Y68.67%
FCF growth 3Y2.72%
FCF growth 5Y5.65%
OCF growth 1Y10.2%
OCF growth 3Y-2.49%
OCF growth 5Y0.43%