Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV (STU:FOMC) Interest Expense: €-879 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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STU:FOMC Fomento Economico Mexicano SAB de CV STU:FOMC
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GF Value €12.56
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What is Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV Interest Expense?

Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV STU:FOMC -3.48% 90 Interest Expense is €-879 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:FOMC with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of €12.56. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € -262 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-879 Mil.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income(EBIT) by its Interest Expense. Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € 687 Mil. Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € -262 Mil. Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.62. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV  (STU:FOMC) Interest Expense Explanation

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense. The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-262 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €687 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €11,279 Mil.

Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*686.62/-262.387
=2.62

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV's Interest Expense can be seen below:

* 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 Interest Expense Chart

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Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-879 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Expense →
What does a Interest Expense of €-879 Mil mean?
Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV (STU:FOMC) has a Interest Expense of €-879 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV and its competitors.
Is Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV's Interest Expense too high?
Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV's current Interest Expense is €-879 Mil. Overall, Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV has a GF Score™ of 90/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV's Interest Expense compare to BUD and STZ?
Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV's Interest Expense of €-879 Mil can be compared against companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Interest Expense for a Beverages - Alcoholic company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Beverages - Alcoholic industry context. However, Interest Expense should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Interest Expense mean?
A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV and its competitors. Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV's current Interest Expense is €-879 Mil. 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?
Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV (STU:FOMC) has a current Interest Expense of €-879 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is €12.56, compared to a current price of €11.10 — trading 11.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is €-879 Mil. Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV (STU:FOMC), the current Interest Expense is €-879 Mil 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 (STU:FOMC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €11.10 is trading 11.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €12.56.

Key valuation signals for STU:FOMC:

  • Interest Expense: €-879 Mil
  • GF Value™: €12.56 vs. price of €11.10 (11.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:FOMC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV Business Description

Address General Anaya No. 601 Pte., Colonia Bella Vista, Monterrey, NL, MEX, 64410
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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