Fomento Economico Mexicano (FMX)vsAltria Group (MO)
FMX
Fomento Economico Mexicano
$108.51
+2.56%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $36.56B
MO
Altria Group
$63.78
-0.84%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $107.97B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Fomento Economico Mexicano generates 4076% more annual revenue ($840.95B vs $20.14B). MO leads profitability with a 34.5% profit margin vs 2.3%. MO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.65. FMX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
FMX
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
MO
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+15.9%
Fair Value
$134.78
Current Price
$108.51
$26.27 discount
Margin of Safety
-135.3%
Fair Value
$28.02
Current Price
$63.78
$35.76 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 63.8% YoY
Generating 9.5B in free cash flow
Keeps 35 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 57.1%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Large-cap with strong market position
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 3.2B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
2.3% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 0.5%
Earnings declined 62.9%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FMX
The strongest argument for FMX centers on EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : MO
The strongest argument for MO centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 34.5% and operating margin at 57.1%.
Bear Case : FMX
The primary concerns for FMX are P/E Ratio, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score. Thin 2.3% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : MO
The primary concerns for MO are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FMX profiles as a value stock while MO is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
MO carries more volatility with a beta of 0.43 — expect wider price swings.
FMX is growing revenue faster at 5.4% — sustainability is the question.
FMX generates stronger free cash flow (9.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FMX scores higher overall (59/100 vs 47/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
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.
Altria Group
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · TOBACCO · USA
Altria Group, Inc. (previously known as Philip Morris Companies, Inc.) is an American corporation and one of the world's largest producers and marketers of tobacco, cigarettes and related products. It operates worldwide and is headquartered in unincorporated Henrico County, Virginia, just outside the city of Richmond.
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