Fomento Economico Mexicano (FMX)vsW. R. Berkley Corp (WRB)
FMX
Fomento Economico Mexicano
$121.20
+1.08%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $40.85B
WRB
W. R. Berkley Corp
$65.68
-1.28%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $24.77B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Fomento Economico Mexicano generates 5643% more annual revenue ($852.92B vs $14.85B). WRB leads profitability with a 12.6% profit margin vs 3.3%. WRB appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 3.87. WRB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (C+).
FMX
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
WRB
Buy65
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
Every $100 of equity generates 20 in profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 26.0% YoY
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
3.3% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
4.0% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
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 : WRB
The strongest argument for WRB centers on Return on Equity, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
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 : WRB
The primary concerns for WRB are Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
WRB carries more volatility with a beta of 0.33 — expect wider price swings.
FMX is growing revenue faster at 6.3% — sustainability is the question.
FMX generates stronger free cash flow (842M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
WRB scores higher overall (65/100 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.
W. R. Berkley Corp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - PROPERTY & CASUALTY · USA
W. R. Berkley Corporation is a commercial lines property & casualty insurance holding company organized in Delaware and based in Greenwich, Connecticut.
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