Ambev SA ADR (ABEV)vsFomento Economico Mexicano (FMX)
ABEV
Ambev SA ADR
$2.71
-3.21%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $42.32B
FMX
Fomento Economico Mexicano
$101.39
-4.42%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $35.03B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Fomento Economico Mexicano generates 853% more annual revenue ($840.95B vs $88.24B). ABEV leads profitability with a 17.6% profit margin vs 2.3%. ABEV appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.95. FMX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
ABEV
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
FMX
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-136.4%
Fair Value
$1.29
Current Price
$2.71
$1.42 premium
Margin of Safety
+16.2%
Fair Value
$135.25
Current Price
$101.39
$33.86 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Generating 11.6B in free cash flow
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 28.2%
Earnings expanding 63.8% YoY
Generating 9.5B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 8.2%
Earnings declined 10.1%
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 19.0x book value
2.3% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ABEV
The strongest argument for ABEV centers on Free Cash Flow, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 17.6% and operating margin at 28.2%.
Bull Case : FMX
The strongest argument for FMX centers on EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : ABEV
The primary concerns for ABEV are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : FMX
The primary concerns for FMX are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Thin 2.3% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ABEV profiles as a declining stock while FMX is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
ABEV carries more volatility with a beta of 0.28 — expect wider price swings.
FMX is growing revenue faster at 5.4% — sustainability is the question.
ABEV generates stronger free cash flow (11.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FMX scores higher overall (59/100 vs 57/100). 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.
Ambev SA ADR
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · BEVERAGES - BREWERS · USA
Ambev SA produces, distributes and sells beer, draft beer, carbonated soft drinks (CSD), other non-alcoholic beverages, malt and food products in the Americas. The company is headquartered in So Paulo, Brazil.
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.
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