America Movil SAB de CV ADR (AMX)vsCostco Wholesale Corp (COST)
AMX
America Movil SAB de CV ADR
$27.21
+1.72%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $80.46B
COST
Costco Wholesale Corp
$1,008.79
-0.32%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $449.00B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
America Movil SAB de CV ADR generates 231% more annual revenue ($948.44B vs $286.27B). AMX leads profitability with a 9.2% profit margin vs 3.0%. AMX appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.18. AMX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (C+).
AMX
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
COST
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for AMX.
Margin of Safety
-89.1%
Fair Value
$535.26
Current Price
$1008.79
$473.53 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 21 in profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Strong operational efficiency at 21.3%
Earnings expanding 25.8% YoY
Generating 3.3B in free cash flow
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Every $100 of equity generates 30 in profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Revenue surging 21.5% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 45.5% YoY
Areas to Watch
2.1% revenue growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
3.0% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.7%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AMX
The strongest argument for AMX centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, P/E Ratio. PEG of 1.18 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : COST
The strongest argument for COST centers on Market Cap, Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity. Revenue growth of 21.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : AMX
The primary concerns for AMX are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 2.53 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : COST
The primary concerns for COST are Profit Margin, Operating Margin, PEG Ratio. A P/E of 52.6x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AMX profiles as a value stock while COST is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
COST carries more volatility with a beta of 0.91 — expect wider price swings.
COST is growing revenue faster at 21.5% — sustainability is the question.
AMX generates stronger free cash flow (3.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
AMX scores higher overall (65/100 vs 61/100). 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.
America Movil SAB de CV ADR
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · TELECOM SERVICES · USA
Amrica Mvil, SAB de CV provides telecommunications services in Latin America and internationally. The company is headquartered in Mexico City, Mexico.
Visit Website →Costco Wholesale Corp
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · DISCOUNT STORES · USA
Costco Wholesale Corporation (doing business as Costco Wholesale and also known simply as Costco) is an American multinational corporation which operates a chain of membership-only (needing a membership to shop there) big-box retail stores. As of 2020, Costco was the fifth largest retailer in the world, and the world's largest retailer of choice and prime beef, organic foods, rotisserie chicken, and wine as of 2016.
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