What is Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV Gross Margin %?
Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CVMEX:FEMSAUB 92 Gross Margin % is 40.47% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 39.13. GuruFocus rates MEX:FEMSAUB with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN210.92 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 205 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV ranks worse than 53.17% on this metric.
MEX:FEMSAUB's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 53.17% of 205
companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 42.29
vs MEX:FEMSAUB: 40.66
Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV had a gross margin of 40.47% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV (MEX:FEMSAUB) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV had a gross margin of 40.47% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV Gross Margin % Related Terms
Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV Gross Margin % 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 Gross Margin % Chart
MEX:FEMSAUB vs BUD, STZ, TAP: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % 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 Gross Margin % vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV's Gross Margin % 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV (MEX:FEMSAUB) has a Gross Margin % of 40.47% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 39.13. Over the past decade, Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV's Gross Margin % has ranged from 36.84 to 41.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV ranks #109 out of 205 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 53.2%.
Is Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV's Gross Margin % too high?
Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV's current Gross Margin % of 40.47% is near median its 10-year median of 39.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 36.84 to a high of 41.14. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Gross Margin % is 42.29. Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV's value of 40.47% is 4.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV ranks #109 out of 205 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV's Gross Margin % compare to BUD and STZ?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV ranks #109 out of 205 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 42.29. Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV's value of 40.47% is 4.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 36.84 to 41.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 39.13 vs. the industry median of 42.29, Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV has consistently been below 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 Gross Margin % for a Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Gross Margin % among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 42.29, based on 205 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV's current Gross Margin % of 40.47% is 4.3% below 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Gross Margin % is 42.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV's current Gross Margin % is 40.47%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 39.13. 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 MXN166.00 — trading 21.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 40.47%, which is near median its 10-year median of 39.13 and 4.3% below the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 42.29. Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV (MEX:FEMSAUB), the current Gross Margin % is 40.47% as of Mar. 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 MXN166.00 is trading 21.3% 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:
Gross Margin %: 40.47% (near median its 10-year median of 39.13)
GF Value™: MXN210.92 vs. price of MXN166.00 (21.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 4.3% below the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#109 of 205)
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.
Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV Business Description
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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