Fomento Economico Mexicano (FMX)vsProgressive Corp (PGR)
FMX
Fomento Economico Mexicano
$121.20
+1.08%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $40.85B
PGR
Progressive Corp
$194.00
-0.89%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $113.36B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Fomento Economico Mexicano generates 854% more annual revenue ($852.92B vs $89.42B). PGR leads profitability with a 12.9% profit margin vs 3.3%. FMX appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 6.94. PGR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 61/100 (C+).
FMX
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
PGR
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 167.8% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 38 in profit
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 4.3B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
3.3% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FMX
The strongest argument for FMX centers on EPS Growth, Price/Book.
Bull Case : PGR
The strongest argument for PGR centers on P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Market Cap.
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.
Bear Case : PGR
The primary concerns for PGR are PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
PGR carries more volatility with a beta of 0.29 — expect wider price swings.
PGR is growing revenue faster at 8.7% — sustainability is the question.
PGR generates stronger free cash flow (4.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
PGR scores higher overall (61/100 vs 54/100). 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.
Progressive Corp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - PROPERTY & CASUALTY · USA
The Progressive Corporation is an American insurance company, one of the largest providers of car insurance in the United States. The company insures motorcycles, boats, RVs, and commercial vehicles and provides home insurance through select companies.
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