Celestica Inc. (CLS)vsFomento Economico Mexicano (FMX)
CLS
Celestica Inc.
$380.99
+1.45%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $43.18B
FMX
Fomento Economico Mexicano
$123.12
+1.58%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $41.29B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Fomento Economico Mexicano generates 6085% more annual revenue ($852.92B vs $13.79B). CLS leads profitability with a 7.0% profit margin vs 3.3%. CLS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.00. CLS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
CLS
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
FMX
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 52 in profit
Revenue surging 52.8% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 147.3% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Earnings expanding 167.8% YoY
Areas to Watch
7.0% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 20.9x book value
Moderate valuation
3.3% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CLS
The strongest argument for CLS centers on Return on Equity, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 52.8% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.00 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : FMX
The strongest argument for FMX centers on EPS Growth.
Bear Case : CLS
The primary concerns for CLS are Profit Margin, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. A P/E of 45.5x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : FMX
The primary concerns for FMX are P/E Ratio, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score. Thin 3.3% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CLS profiles as a hypergrowth stock while FMX is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
CLS carries more volatility with a beta of 1.48 — expect wider price swings.
CLS is growing revenue faster at 52.8% — sustainability is the question.
FMX generates stronger free cash flow (842M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CLS scores higher overall (68/100 vs 56/100) and 52.8% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
Celestica Inc.
TECHNOLOGY · ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS · USA
Celestica Inc. provides hardware platforms and supply chain solutions in North America, Europe, and Asia. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
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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