Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV (MEX:FEMSAUB) Financial Strength: 5 (As of Jun. 2026) — 17% Below Median

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MEX:FEMSAUB Fomento Economico Mexicano SAB de CV MEX:FEMSAUB
91 GF Score
Price MXN158.00
GF Value MXN210.92
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV Financial Strength?

Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV MEX:FEMSAUB 91 Financial Strength is 5 as of Jun. 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates MEX:FEMSAUB with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN210.92 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV has the Financial Strength Rank of 5.

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.
3. Altman Z-Score.
4. Other debt related ratios.

A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 3.46. Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.27. As of today, Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV's Altman Z-Score is 2.34.


Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV  (MEX:FEMSAUB) Financial Strength Explanation

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV has the Financial Strength Rank of 5.


Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV Financial Strength Related Terms


MEX:FEMSAUB vs STZ, TAP: Financial Strength Comparison

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

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

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


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Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV Financial Strength Calculation

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is based on these factors

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). 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.

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 Interest Expense for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN-5,529 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN19,110 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN222,622 Mil.

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

Interest Coverage=-1*Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-1*19110/-5529
=3.46

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

2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.

Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Jun. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(30382 + 222622) / 924008
=0.27

3. Altman Z-Score.

Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

When Z-Score is less than 1.81, it is in Distress Zones.
When Z-Score is greater than 2.99, it is in Safe Zones.
When Z-Score is between 1.81 and 2.99, it is in Grey Zones.

Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV has a Z-score of 2.34, indicating it is in Grey Zones. This implies that Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV is in some kind of financial stress. If it is below 1.81, the company may faces bankrupcy risk.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 2.34 is in the grey area. This implies that the company is under some kind of financial stress. If it is below 1.8, the company may face bankruptcy risk.

* 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 Financial Strength →
What does a Financial Strength of 5 mean?
Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV (MEX:FEMSAUB) has a Financial Strength of 5 as of Jun. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV's Financial Strength has ranged from 5.00 to 8.00.
Is Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV's Financial Strength too high?
Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV's current Financial Strength of 5 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.00 to a high of 8.00. Overall, Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV's Financial Strength compare to STZ and TAP?
Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV's Financial Strength of 5 can be compared against companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry. Historically, Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV's own Financial Strength has ranged from 5.00 to 8.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Financial Strength for a Beverages - Alcoholic company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Beverages - Alcoholic industry context. However, Financial Strength 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 Financial Strength mean?
A high Financial Strength can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV and its competitors. Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV's current Financial Strength is 5, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 6.00. 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 MXN158.00 — trading 25.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 5, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 6.00. Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Financial Strength calculated?
Financial Strength is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Fomento Economico MexicanoB de CV (MEX:FEMSAUB), the current Financial Strength is 5 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 MXN158.00 is trading 25.1% 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:

  • Financial Strength: 5 (17% below median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: MXN210.92 vs. price of MXN158.00 (25.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 4 warning signs

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

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.
91GF Score

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