Fomento Economico Mexicano (FMX)vsStarbucks Corporation (SBUX)
FMX
Fomento Economico Mexicano
$121.20
+1.08%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $40.85B
SBUX
Starbucks Corporation
$104.93
+0.64%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $118.83B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Fomento Economico Mexicano generates 2117% more annual revenue ($852.92B vs $38.47B). SBUX leads profitability with a 3.9% profit margin vs 3.3%. SBUX appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.79. FMX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
FMX
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
SBUX
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for FMX.
Margin of Safety
+26.6%
Fair Value
$135.09
Current Price
$104.93
$30.16 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 167.8% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Large-cap with strong market position
Earnings expanding 32.6% YoY
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
3.3% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
3.9% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FMX
The strongest argument for FMX centers on EPS Growth, Price/Book.
Bull Case : SBUX
The strongest argument for SBUX centers on Market Cap, EPS Growth.
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 : SBUX
The primary concerns for SBUX are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 79.6x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.9% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SBUX carries more volatility with a beta of 1.01 — expect wider price swings.
SBUX is growing revenue faster at 8.8% — sustainability is the question.
FMX generates stronger free cash flow (842M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor BEVERAGES - BREWERS industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
FMX scores higher overall (54/100 vs 49/100). SBUX offers better value entry with a 26.6% margin of safety. 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.
Starbucks Corporation
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RESTAURANTS · USA
Starbucks Corporation is an American multinational chain of coffeehouses and roastery reserves headquartered in Seattle, Washington. As the world's largest coffeehouse chain, Starbucks is seen to be the main representation of the United States' second wave of coffee culture.
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