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What is Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV Debt-to-Equity?
Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CVMEX:FEMSAUB 83 Debt-to-Equity is 1.17 as of Jun. 2026, which is 39% above its 10-year median of 0.84. GuruFocus rates MEX:FEMSAUB with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN210.92 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 182 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV ranks worse than 87.36% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:FEMSAUB'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.5 Med: 0.84 Max: 1.23
Current: 1.17
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV was 1.23. The lowest was 0.50. And the median was 0.84.
MEX:FEMSAUB's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 87.36% of 182
companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 0.38
vs MEX:FEMSAUB: 1.17
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV Debt-to-Equity Chart
MEX:FEMSAUB vs STZ, TAP: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV Debt-to-Equity vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV's Debt-to-Equity falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV (MEX:FEMSAUB) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.17 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV and its competitors. This is 39% above median its historical median of 0.84. Over the past decade, Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.50 to 1.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV ranks #159 out of 182 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 87.4%.
Is Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.17 is 39% above median its 10-year median of 0.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.50 to a high of 1.23. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.38. Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV's value of 1.17 is 207.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV ranks #159 out of 182 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV's Debt-to-Equity compare to STZ and TAP?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV ranks #159 out of 182 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.38. Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV's value of 1.17 is 207.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.50 to 1.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.84 vs. the industry median of 0.38, Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-Equity for a Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 0.38, based on 182 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.17 is 207.9% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.17, which is 39% above median its own 10-year median of 0.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV (MEX:FEMSAUB) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN210.92, compared to a current price of MXN167.00 — trading 20.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.17, which is 39% above median its 10-year median of 0.84 and 207.9% above the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 0.38. Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV (MEX:FEMSAUB), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.17 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV (MEX:FEMSAUB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN167.00 is trading 20.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN210.92.
GuruFocus considers Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:FEMSAUB:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.17 (39% above median its 10-year median of 0.84)
GF Value™: MXN210.92 vs. price of MXN167.00 (20.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 207.9% above the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#159 of 182)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:FEMSAUB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mexico-based Femsa is a beverage and retail conglomerate in Central and South America. The holding company owns controlling stakes in bottler Coca-Cola Femsa (47% economic stake, 56% voting rights), in addition to operating 100%-owned retail assets, including convenience stores under the Oxxo banner, drugstores, and gas stations. The firm divested its 15% stake in Heineken and its distribution business in 2023. Coca-Cola Femsa and the Oxxo chain made up over 70% of total company revenue and over 90% of profits in 2025.
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