Fomento Economico Mexicano (FMX)vsNational Grid PLC ADR (NGG)

FMX

Fomento Economico Mexicano

NYSE

$118.24

+5.56%

CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $38.16B

NGG

National Grid PLC ADR

NYSE

$89.54

+4.14%

UTILITIES · Cap: $85.52B

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Smart Verdict

WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison

Fomento Economico Mexicano generates 4710% more annual revenue ($840.95B vs $17.48B). NGG leads profitability with a 16.4% profit margin vs 2.3%. NGG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.09. FMX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).

FMX

Buy

out of 100

Grade: C-

Growth: 6.0Profit: 5.5Value: 3.7Quality: 4.3

Piotroski: 2/9Altman Z: 1.26

NGG

Buy

out of 100

Grade: C-

Growth: 2.0Profit: 6.5Value: 5.7Quality: 4.0

Piotroski: 4/9Altman Z: 1.24

Key Strengths & Concerns

Side-by-side fundamental analysis

Key Strengths

FMX2 strengths · Avg: 9.0/10

EPS GrowthGrowth

63.5%10/10

Earnings expanding 63.5% YoY

Price/BookValuation

2.9x8/10

Reasonable price relative to book value

NGG2 strengths · Avg: 8.5/10

Market CapQuality

$85.52B9/10

Large-cap with strong market position

Operating MarginProfitability

24.1%8/10

Strong operational efficiency at 24.1%

Areas to Watch

FMX4 concerns · Avg: 2.5/10

Profit MarginProfitability

2.3%3/10

2.3% margin — thin

Piotroski F-ScoreQuality

2/93/10

Weak financial health signals

PEG RatioValuation

6.492/10

Expensive relative to growth rate

P/E RatioValuation

42.8x2/10

Premium valuation, high expectations priced in

NGG4 concerns · Avg: 3.0/10

Price/BookValuation

9.0x4/10

Trading at 9.0x book value

Return on EquityProfitability

7.9%3/10

ROE of 7.9% — below average capital efficiency

Debt/EquityHealth

1.233/10

Elevated debt levels

Revenue GrowthGrowth

-11.3%2/10

Revenue declined 11.3%

Comparative Analysis Report

WallStSmart Research

Bull Case : FMX

The strongest argument for FMX centers on EPS Growth, Price/Book.

Bull Case : NGG

The strongest argument for NGG centers on Market Cap, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 16.4% and operating margin at 24.1%. PEG of 1.09 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.

Bear Case : FMX

The primary concerns for FMX are Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio. A P/E of 42.8x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 2.3% margins leave little buffer for downturns.

Bear Case : NGG

The primary concerns for NGG are Price/Book, Return on Equity, Debt/Equity.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

FMX profiles as a value stock while NGG is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.

NGG carries more volatility with a beta of 0.64 — expect wider price swings.

FMX is growing revenue faster at 5.5% — sustainability is the question.

FMX generates stronger free cash flow (526M), providing more financial flexibility.

Bottom Line

FMX scores higher overall (54/100 vs 50/100). 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.

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.

National Grid PLC ADR

UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC · USA

National Grid plc transmits and distributes electricity and natural gas. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

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