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FOMENTO ECONOMICO MEX-SP ADR (FMX) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:FMX - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US3444191064 - ADR - Currency: USD

97.72  +0.29 (+0.3%)

After market: 97.72 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to FMX. FMX was compared to 32 industry peers in the Beverages industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of FMX get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on FMX.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

FMX had positive earnings in the past year.
FMX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
FMX had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years FMX always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
FMX Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFFMX Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 20B 40B 60B

1.2 Ratios

FMX's Return On Assets of 3.05% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FMX outperforms 43.75% of its industry peers.
FMX has a Return On Equity (8.80%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 8.42%, FMX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.25% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for FMX is significantly below the industry average of 13.08%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (8.42%) for FMX is above the 3 year average (7.07%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.05%
ROE 8.8%
ROIC 8.42%
ROA(3y)5%
ROA(5y)3.59%
ROE(3y)13.86%
ROE(5y)9.8%
ROIC(3y)7.07%
ROIC(5y)6.71%
FMX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICFMX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

With a Profit Margin value of 2.84%, FMX is not doing good in the industry: 71.88% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
FMX's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of FMX (7.92%) is worse than 62.50% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FMX has declined.
FMX has a Gross Margin of 40.78%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: FMX outperforms 43.75% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of FMX has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 7.92%
PM (TTM) 2.84%
GM 40.78%
OM growth 3Y-0.63%
OM growth 5Y-2.15%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y12.85%
GM growth 3Y1.12%
GM growth 5Y1.3%
FMX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsFMX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 10 20 30 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so FMX is destroying value.
FMX has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
FMX has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
FMX has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
FMX Yearly Shares OutstandingFMX Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 100M 200M 300M
FMX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsFMX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 200B 400B 600B 800B

2.2 Solvency

FMX has an Altman-Z score of 2.80. This is not the best score and indicates that FMX is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
FMX's Altman-Z score of 2.80 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FMX outperforms 56.25% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of FMX is 21.84, which is on the high side as it means it would take FMX, 21.84 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
FMX's Debt to FCF ratio of 21.84 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. FMX is outperformed by 65.63% of its industry peers.
FMX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.78. This is a neutral value indicating FMX is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
FMX has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.78) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.78
Debt/FCF 21.84
Altman-Z 2.8
ROIC/WACC0.68
WACC12.3%
FMX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFFMX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 100B 200B 300B

2.3 Liquidity

FMX has a Current Ratio of 1.62. This is a normal value and indicates that FMX is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.62, FMX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.38% of the companies in the same industry.
FMX has a Quick Ratio of 1.32. This is a normal value and indicates that FMX is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.32, FMX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.75% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.62
Quick Ratio 1.32
FMX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesFMX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 100B 200B 300B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

FMX shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 2.94%.
FMX shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 0.50% yearly.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.91% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing by 8.39% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)2.94%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y0.5%
EPS Q2Q%-5.15%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.91%
Revenue growth 3Y12.54%
Revenue growth 5Y8.39%
Sales Q2Q%4.61%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, FMX will show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -17.89% on average per year.
FMX is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 8.02% yearly.
EPS Next Y32.37%
EPS Next 2Y17.84%
EPS Next 3Y13.03%
EPS Next 5Y-17.89%
Revenue Next Year3.02%
Revenue Next 2Y6.32%
Revenue Next 3Y6.5%
Revenue Next 5Y8.02%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
FMX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesFMX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 200B 400B 600B 800B 1T
FMX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesFMX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 0 200 400 600 800

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

FMX is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 4.54.
100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FMX, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of FMX to the average of the S&P500 Index (29.35), we can say FMX is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 3.90 indicates a rather cheap valuation of FMX.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, FMX is valued cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.10. FMX is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 4.54
Fwd PE 3.9
FMX Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsFMX Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of FMX indicates a rather cheap valuation: FMX is cheaper than 84.38% of the companies listed in the same industry.
FMX's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. FMX is more expensive than 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 61.07
EV/EBITDA 6.93
FMX Per share dataFMX EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80 100

4.3 Compensation for Growth

FMX's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
FMX's earnings are expected to grow with 13.03% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.14
PEG (5Y)9.09
EPS Next 2Y17.84%
EPS Next 3Y13.03%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

FMX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.73%.
FMX's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.12.
FMX's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.33.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.73%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of FMX grows each year by 7.77%, which is quite nice.
FMX has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
FMX has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.77%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
FMX Yearly Dividends per shareFMX Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3

5.3 Sustainability

97.75% of the earnings are spent on dividend by FMX. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
FMX's earnings are declining while the Dividend Rate has been growing. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP97.75%
EPS Next 2Y17.84%
EPS Next 3Y13.03%
FMX Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendFMX Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 20B 40B 60B
FMX Dividend Payout.FMX Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.FMX Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

FOMENTO ECONOMICO MEX-SP ADR

NYSE:FMX (3/7/2025, 8:26:39 PM)

After market: 97.72 0 (0%)

97.72

+0.29 (+0.3%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryBeverages
Earnings (Last)10-28 2024-10-28/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-24 2025-04-24/bmo
Inst Owners21.2%
Inst Owner Change3.37%
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap34.97B
Analysts79.13
Price Target97.87 (0.15%)
Short Float %2.42%
Short Ratio2.09
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.73%
Yearly Dividend2.59
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.77%
DP97.75%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date01-17 2025-01-17 (0.36979383)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)40.78%
Min EPS beat(2)10.25%
Max EPS beat(2)71.31%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-6.54%
Min EPS beat(4)-94.73%
Max EPS beat(4)71.31%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-10.73%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-6.69%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-16.66%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.15%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.77%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.53%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.89%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.89%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.53%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.5%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)6.46%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)21.81%
PT rev (1m)9.75%
PT rev (3m)3.73%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)329.98%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)409.06%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.38%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.62%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 4.54
Fwd PE 3.9
P/S 0.78
P/FCF 61.07
P/OCF 12.45
P/B 2.41
P/tB 4.8
EV/EBITDA 6.93
EPS(TTM)21.54
EY22.04%
EPS(NY)25.03
Fwd EY25.61%
FCF(TTM)1.6
FCFY1.64%
OCF(TTM)7.85
OCFY8.03%
SpS125.67
BVpS40.59
TBVpS20.35
PEG (NY)0.14
PEG (5Y)9.09
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.05%
ROE 8.8%
ROCE 11.3%
ROIC 8.42%
ROICexc 11.75%
ROICexgc 17.29%
OM 7.92%
PM (TTM) 2.84%
GM 40.78%
FCFM 1.27%
ROA(3y)5%
ROA(5y)3.59%
ROE(3y)13.86%
ROE(5y)9.8%
ROIC(3y)7.07%
ROIC(5y)6.71%
ROICexc(3y)9.03%
ROICexc(5y)8.39%
ROICexgc(3y)13.63%
ROICexgc(5y)12.69%
ROCE(3y)9.53%
ROCE(5y)9.04%
ROICexcg growth 3Y13.23%
ROICexcg growth 5Y1.96%
ROICexc growth 3Y13.8%
ROICexc growth 5Y3.51%
OM growth 3Y-0.63%
OM growth 5Y-2.15%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y12.85%
GM growth 3Y1.12%
GM growth 5Y1.3%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover1.07
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.78
Debt/FCF 21.84
Debt/EBITDA 2.12
Cap/Depr 123.02%
Cap/Sales 4.97%
Interest Coverage 7.26
Cash Conversion 52.2%
Profit Quality 44.8%
Current Ratio 1.62
Quick Ratio 1.32
Altman-Z 2.8
F-Score4
WACC12.3%
ROIC/WACC0.68
Cap/Depr(3y)99.44%
Cap/Depr(5y)93.5%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.96%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.78%
Profit Quality(3y)98.29%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)2.94%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y0.5%
EPS Q2Q%-5.15%
EPS Next Y32.37%
EPS Next 2Y17.84%
EPS Next 3Y13.03%
EPS Next 5Y-17.89%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.91%
Revenue growth 3Y12.54%
Revenue growth 5Y8.39%
Sales Q2Q%4.61%
Revenue Next Year3.02%
Revenue Next 2Y6.32%
Revenue Next 3Y6.5%
Revenue Next 5Y8.02%
EBIT growth 1Y-11.66%
EBIT growth 3Y11.83%
EBIT growth 5Y6.06%
EBIT Next Year74.17%
EBIT Next 3Y28.08%
EBIT Next 5Y19.33%
FCF growth 1Y-72.85%
FCF growth 3Y-22.26%
FCF growth 5Y-9.09%
OCF growth 1Y-16.16%
OCF growth 3Y0.75%
OCF growth 5Y2.37%