Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV (BUE:FMX) Moat Score: 7/10 (As of Jul. 17, 2026)

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BUE:FMX Fomento Economico Mexicano SAB de CV BUE:FMX
84 GF Score
Price ARS33,740.00
GF Value ARS33,601.87
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV Moat Score?

Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV BUE:FMX -0.12% 84 Moat Score is 7 as of Jul. 17, 2026. GuruFocus rates BUE:FMX with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of ARS33,601.87 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 238 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV ranks better than 97.48% on this metric.

Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV has the Moat Score of 7, which implies that the company might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV has Wide Moat: Fomento Economico Mexicano SAB de CV possesses a wide moat with strong brand strength, a superior distribution network, and significant pricing power. Its market leadership in Latin America and durable cost advantages further solidify its competitive position.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV  (BUE:FMX) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV Moat Score Related Terms

BUE:FMX vs BUD, STZ, TAP: Moat Score Comparison

For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry

For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 7 mean?
Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV (BUE:FMX) has a Moat Score of 7 as of Jul. 17, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV ranks #6 out of 238 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 2.5%.
Is Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV's Moat Score too high?
Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV's current Moat Score is 7. Based on the distribution chart, Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV ranks #6 out of 238 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV's Moat Score compare to BUD and STZ?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV ranks #6 out of 238 companies for Moat Score. This places Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Beverages - Alcoholic company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Beverages - Alcoholic industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV's current Moat Score is 7. 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 (BUE:FMX) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ARS33,601.87, compared to a current price of ARS33,740.00 — trading 0.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 7. Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV (BUE:FMX), the current Moat Score is 7 as of Jul. 17, 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 (BUE:FMX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ARS33,740.00 is trading 0.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ARS33,601.87. GuruFocus considers Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for BUE:FMX:

  • Moat Score: 7
  • GF Value™: ARS33,601.87 vs. price of ARS33,740.00 (0.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BUE:FMX 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.
84GF Score

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