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FOMENTO ECONOMICO MEX-SP ADR (FMX) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:FMX - US3444191064 - ADR

93.76 USD
-1.42 (-1.49%)
Last: 10/10/2025, 9:27:59 PM
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After Hours: 10/10/2025, 9:27:59 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to FMX. FMX was compared to 33 industry peers in the Beverages industry. While FMX is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. FMX has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

FMX had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year FMX had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years FMX 4 years were profitable.
In the past 5 years FMX always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
FMX Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFFMX Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20B 40B 60B

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of FMX (2.38%) is worse than 63.64% of its industry peers.
FMX's Return On Equity of 8.09% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FMX outperforms 48.48% of its industry peers.
FMX has a Return On Invested Capital of 8.19%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: FMX outperforms 54.55% of its industry peers.
FMX had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.90%. This is below the industry average of 10.78%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (8.19%) for FMX is above the 3 year average (6.90%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.38%
ROE 8.09%
ROIC 8.19%
ROA(3y)4.76%
ROA(5y)3.57%
ROE(3y)13.24%
ROE(5y)9.95%
ROIC(3y)6.9%
ROIC(5y)6.43%
FMX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICFMX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 2.43%, FMX is doing worse than 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
FMX's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
FMX has a Operating Margin of 8.53%. This is in the lower half of the industry: FMX underperforms 69.70% of its industry peers.
FMX's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
FMX has a Gross Margin (41.27%) which is in line with its industry peers.
FMX's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 8.53%
PM (TTM) 2.43%
GM 41.27%
OM growth 3Y-4.5%
OM growth 5Y-1.29%
PM growth 3Y-12.59%
PM growth 5Y-3.49%
GM growth 3Y2.3%
GM growth 5Y1.71%
FMX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsFMX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), FMX is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for FMX remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
FMX has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, FMX has a worse debt to assets ratio.
FMX Yearly Shares OutstandingFMX Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M
FMX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsFMX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200B 400B 600B 800B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.43 indicates that FMX is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.43, FMX is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.58% of the companies in the same industry.
FMX has a debt to FCF ratio of 15.03. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as FMX would need 15.03 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 15.03, FMX is doing worse than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.94 indicates that FMX is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
FMX has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.94) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.94
Debt/FCF 15.03
Altman-Z 2.43
ROIC/WACC1.26
WACC6.5%
FMX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFFMX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100B 200B 300B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.34 indicates that FMX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.34, FMX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.58% of the companies in the same industry.
FMX has a Quick Ratio of 1.06. This is a normal value and indicates that FMX is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
FMX has a better Quick ratio (1.06) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.34
Quick Ratio 1.06
FMX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesFMX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100B 200B 300B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for FMX have decreased by -9.56% in the last year.
FMX shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 43.40% yearly.
Looking at the last year, FMX shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -10.16% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, FMX shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 9.05% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-9.56%
EPS 3Y40.06%
EPS 5Y43.4%
EPS Q2Q%-82.15%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-10.16%
Revenue growth 3Y12%
Revenue growth 5Y9.05%
Sales Q2Q%6.35%

3.2 Future

FMX is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -1.14% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, FMX will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 8.33% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-25.24%
EPS Next 2Y-6.75%
EPS Next 3Y-1.14%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year10.47%
Revenue Next 2Y9.55%
Revenue Next 3Y8.84%
Revenue Next 5Y8.33%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
FMX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesFMX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 200B 400B 600B 800B 1T
FMX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesFMX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2030 2031 2032 0 200 400 600 800

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 4.28 indicates a rather cheap valuation of FMX.
FMX's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. FMX is cheaper than 96.97% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of FMX to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.02), we can say FMX is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 3.40, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of FMX.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, FMX is valued cheaper than 96.97% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FMX to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.57), we can say FMX is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 4.28
Fwd PE 3.4
FMX Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsFMX Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of FMX indicates a rather cheap valuation: FMX is cheaper than 93.94% of the companies listed in the same industry.
FMX's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 33.79
EV/EBITDA 5.99
FMX Per share dataFMX EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80 100

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.1
EPS Next 2Y-6.75%
EPS Next 3Y-1.14%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.73%, FMX has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
FMX's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.11.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.43, FMX is paying slightly less dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.73%

5.2 History

The dividend of FMX is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 12.97%!
FMX has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
FMX has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)12.97%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
FMX Yearly Dividends per shareFMX Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3 4

5.3 Sustainability

FMX pays out 188.65% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The Dividend Rate of FMX has been growing, while earnings will be declining. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP188.65%
EPS Next 2Y-6.75%
EPS Next 3Y-1.14%
FMX Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendFMX Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20B 40B 60B
FMX Dividend Payout.FMX Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.FMX Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

FOMENTO ECONOMICO MEX-SP ADR

NYSE:FMX (10/10/2025, 9:27:59 PM)

After market: 93.76 0 (0%)

93.76

-1.42 (-1.49%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryBeverages
Earnings (Last)07-28 2025-07-28/bmo
Earnings (Next)10-27 2025-10-27/bmo
Inst Owners18.5%
Inst Owner Change-1.19%
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap32.47B
Analysts80.91
Price Target103.32 (10.2%)
Short Float %0.76%
Short Ratio1.56
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.73%
Yearly Dividend3.82
Dividend Growth(5Y)12.97%
DP188.65%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date07-17 2025-07-17 (1.3510069)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-25.89%
Min EPS beat(2)-64.61%
Max EPS beat(2)12.83%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-12.32%
Min EPS beat(4)-64.61%
Max EPS beat(4)12.83%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-8.98%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-7.93%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-12.6%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.03%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.66%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.4%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.36%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.77%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.61%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.1%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.88%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)15.71%
PT rev (1m)12.44%
PT rev (3m)-2.76%
EPS NQ rev (1m)399.74%
EPS NQ rev (3m)324.75%
EPS NY rev (1m)381.05%
EPS NY rev (3m)301.33%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.88%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.63%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.5%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.64%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 4.28
Fwd PE 3.4
P/S 0.73
P/FCF 33.79
P/OCF 9.52
P/B 2.44
P/tB 6.09
EV/EBITDA 5.99
EPS(TTM)21.91
EY23.37%
EPS(NY)27.61
Fwd EY29.45%
FCF(TTM)2.77
FCFY2.96%
OCF(TTM)9.85
OCFY10.5%
SpS127.69
BVpS38.41
TBVpS15.4
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.1
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.38%
ROE 8.09%
ROCE 11.75%
ROIC 8.19%
ROICexc 11.33%
ROICexgc 17.26%
OM 8.53%
PM (TTM) 2.43%
GM 41.27%
FCFM 2.17%
ROA(3y)4.76%
ROA(5y)3.57%
ROE(3y)13.24%
ROE(5y)9.95%
ROIC(3y)6.9%
ROIC(5y)6.43%
ROICexc(3y)9.14%
ROICexc(5y)8.34%
ROICexgc(3y)13.65%
ROICexgc(5y)12.47%
ROCE(3y)9.94%
ROCE(5y)9.26%
ROICexcg growth 3Y6.94%
ROICexcg growth 5Y4.64%
ROICexc growth 3Y7.84%
ROICexc growth 5Y5.63%
OM growth 3Y-4.5%
OM growth 5Y-1.29%
PM growth 3Y-12.59%
PM growth 5Y-3.49%
GM growth 3Y2.3%
GM growth 5Y1.71%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.98
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.94
Debt/FCF 15.03
Debt/EBITDA 2.08
Cap/Depr 107.66%
Cap/Sales 5.54%
Interest Coverage 4.35
Cash Conversion 56.4%
Profit Quality 89.26%
Current Ratio 1.34
Quick Ratio 1.06
Altman-Z 2.43
F-Score5
WACC6.5%
ROIC/WACC1.26
Cap/Depr(3y)114.57%
Cap/Depr(5y)98.32%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.72%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.02%
Profit Quality(3y)68.55%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-9.56%
EPS 3Y40.06%
EPS 5Y43.4%
EPS Q2Q%-82.15%
EPS Next Y-25.24%
EPS Next 2Y-6.75%
EPS Next 3Y-1.14%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-10.16%
Revenue growth 3Y12%
Revenue growth 5Y9.05%
Sales Q2Q%6.35%
Revenue Next Year10.47%
Revenue Next 2Y9.55%
Revenue Next 3Y8.84%
Revenue Next 5Y8.33%
EBIT growth 1Y-2.62%
EBIT growth 3Y6.96%
EBIT growth 5Y7.64%
EBIT Next Year77.99%
EBIT Next 3Y28.94%
EBIT Next 5Y18.69%
FCF growth 1Y-36.92%
FCF growth 3Y-21.83%
FCF growth 5Y-7.49%
OCF growth 1Y0.97%
OCF growth 3Y-0.28%
OCF growth 5Y3.3%