América Móvil (AMX) Stock Analysis
This is a peer-relative look at América Móvil (AMX): its performance, risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividend, and valuation are each measured against its Telecommunication Services peers, so every number reads in context rather than in isolation.
Company Profile
América Móvil (AMX) trades as an ADR rather than ordinary local shares — read it with FX exposure, depositary-program fees, and dividend-withholding-tax differences in mind.
| Profile Item | AMX |
|---|---|
| Name | América Móvil, S.A.B. de C.V. |
| Country/Region | Mexico |
| GICS Sector | Communication Services |
| GICS Industry Group | Telecommunication Services |
| GICS Industry | Wireless Telecommunication Services |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Wireless Telecommunication Services |
| Market Capitalization | 78.32 billion USD |
| Currency | USD |
| Exchange | NYSE |
| Listing Date | February 12, 2001 |
| Security Type | ADR |
Price Performance
Cumulative Growth
Trailing Returns
Calendar-Year Returns
Performance Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: AMX | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Total Return (1Y) | 53.86% | 11.77% |
| Total Return (3Y, Annualized) | 10.82% | 13.32% |
| Total Return (5Y, Annualized) | 13.93% | 1.74% |
Risk Profile
Drawdown History
Return Distribution
Risk Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: AMX | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility (1Y, Annualized) | 27.41% | 39.61% |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.65 | 0.67 |
| Max Drawdown (5Y) | -38.11% | -59.43% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Return Positioning
Risk-Adjusted Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: AMX | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Sharpe Ratio (1Y) | 1.82 | 0.25 |
| Sortino Ratio (1Y) | 3.16 | 0.40 |
Profitability
ROE (TTM)
América Móvil (AMX) posts ROE of 21.13%, in the upper peer quartile. That suggests the company earns more from each dollar of shareholders’ equity than most industry peers, a useful capital-efficiency signal.
AMX
Telecommunication Services industry group
21.13%
Group distribution
- Max
- 43.27%
- AMX
- 21.13%
- Q3
- 18.03%
- Median
- 7.35%
- Q1
- -7.60%
- Min
- -37.75%
Largest peers
- AMX
- 21.13%
- T
- 18.37%
- TMUS
- 18.03%
- VZ
- 17.20%
- CHT
- 9.99%
- VOD
- 0.11%
- SPCX
- --
Net Margin (TTM)
América Móvil (AMX) keeps 9.23% of revenue as net profit, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal net margin range. Its full cost stack is taking a typical share of sales for the industry.
AMX
Telecommunication Services industry group
9.23%
Group distribution
- Max
- 41.74%
- Q3
- 12.36%
- AMX
- 9.23%
- Median
- 5.02%
- Q1
- -11.20%
- Min
- -45.00%
Largest peers
- T
- 16.94%
- CHT
- 16.24%
- VZ
- 12.46%
- TMUS
- 11.65%
- AMX
- 9.23%
- VOD
- -0.98%
- SPCX
- -45.00%
Operating Margin (TTM)
América Móvil (AMX) turns 21.33% of revenue into operating profit, putting operating margin in the upper peer quartile. Before financing and taxes enter the picture, the day-to-day business keeps more of each sales dollar than most industry peers.
AMX
Telecommunication Services industry group
21.33%
Group distribution
- Max
- 35.60%
- AMX
- 21.33%
- Q3
- 21.32%
- Median
- 12.69%
- Q1
- 4.41%
- Min
- -8.71%
Largest peers
- VZ
- 25.19%
- TMUS
- 24.01%
- T
- 22.72%
- CHT
- 21.84%
- AMX
- 21.33%
- VOD
- 7.78%
- SPCX
- -41.63%
Profitability Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: AMX | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| ROE (TTM) | 21.13% | 7.35% |
| ROA (TTM) | 6.64% | 2.94% |
| Net Margin (TTM) | 9.23% | 5.02% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 21.33% | 12.69% |
| Gross Margin (TTM) | 43.36% | 56.37% |
Growth
Revenue Growth
América Móvil (AMX) grew revenue 8.56%, roughly around the peer group's normal range. Top-line momentum looks broadly typical for the industry.
EPS Growth
América Móvil (AMX) grew earnings per share 196.14%, in the upper peer quartile. Per-share profits are compounding faster than at most industry peers.
Growth Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: AMX | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | 8.56% | 4.62% |
| Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR) | 3.77% | 3.53% |
| EPS Growth (YoY) | 196.14% | -0.66% |
| EPS Growth (3Y CAGR) | 4.92% | 16.88% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
América Móvil (AMX) has current ratio of 0.72, in the tighter-liquidity quartile for its industry. The short-term cushion is thinner than most peers carry, even if the absolute comfort level still depends on the business model.
AMX
Telecommunication Services industry group
0.72
Group distribution
- Max
- 2.39
- Q3
- 1.66
- Median
- 1.11
- Q1
- 0.92
- AMX
- 0.72
- Min
- 0.25
Largest peers
- CHT
- 1.64
- SPCX
- 1.22
- VOD
- 1.14
- TMUS
- 1.09
- T
- 0.92
- AMX
- 0.72
- VZ
- 0.64
Debt / Equity (MRQ)
América Móvil (AMX) has debt-to-equity ratio of 1.71, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal leverage range. Its mix of debt and equity looks typical for the industry.
AMX
Telecommunication Services industry group
1.71
Group distribution
- Max
- 3.82
- Q3
- 2.05
- AMX
- 1.71
- Median
- 1.00
- Q1
- 0.66
- Min
- 0.00
Largest peers
- TMUS
- 2.19
- VZ
- 1.92
- AMX
- 1.71
- T
- 1.27
- VOD
- 1.00
- SPCX
- 0.74
- CHT
- 0.10
Financial Strength Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: AMX | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 0.72 | 1.11 |
| Debt / Equity (MRQ) | 1.71 | 1.00 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 1.74 | 3.80 |
Dividends
Dividend Yield (TTM)
América Móvil (AMX) has dividend yield of 2.07%, in the industry’s normal income range. It provides a meaningful dividend without the red flag of an unusually high headline yield.
AMX
Telecommunication Services industry group
2.07%
Group distribution
- Max
- 12.21%
- Q3
- 5.29%
- AMX
- 2.07%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- CHT
- 12.21%
- VZ
- 6.36%
- T
- 5.06%
- AMX
- 2.07%
- TMUS
- 2.01%
- VOD
- 0.30%
- SPCX
- 0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
América Móvil (AMX) has payout ratio of 36.06%, within the industry’s typical payout band. The dividend shares profits with investors while leaving earnings coverage that looks normal for the peer group.
AMX
Telecommunication Services industry group
36.06%
Group distribution
- Max
- 128.57%
- Q3
- 60.13%
- AMX
- 36.06%
- Median
- 7.71%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- VOD
- 101.44%
- CHT
- 96.91%
- VZ
- 67.44%
- TMUS
- 40.38%
- T
- 37.37%
- AMX
- 36.06%
- SPCX
- 0.00%
Dividend Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: AMX | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 2.07% | 0.00% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 36.06% | 7.71% |
Valuation
P/E Ratio (TTM)
América Móvil (AMX) trades at P/E ratio of 15.81, near the industry’s usual earnings multiple. The stock is not showing a clear peer discount or premium on trailing earnings.
AMX
Telecommunication Services industry group
15.81
Group distribution
- Max
- 36.00
- Q3
- 20.99
- AMX
- 15.81
- Median
- 15.81
- Q1
- 8.69
- Min
- 2.46
Largest peers
- CHT
- 27.23
- TMUS
- 20.78
- AMX
- 15.81
- VZ
- 10.60
- T
- 7.40
- SPCX
- --
- VOD
- --
P/S Ratio (TTM)
América Móvil (AMX) trades at 0.08 on P/S ratio, in the lower sales-valuation quartile for its industry. That points to a cheaper revenue stream than most peers, with margin quality still doing the heavy lifting.
AMX
Telecommunication Services industry group
0.08
Group distribution
- Max
- 5.15
- Q3
- 2.35
- Median
- 0.84
- Q1
- 0.39
- AMX
- 0.08
- Min
- 0.00
Largest peers
- SPCX
- 84.32
- TMUS
- 2.28
- VZ
- 1.31
- T
- 1.22
- VOD
- 0.87
- CHT
- 0.14
- AMX
- 0.08
P/B Ratio (MRQ)
América Móvil (AMX) trades at 3.72 on P/B ratio, roughly in line with the industry’s normal price-to-book range. Its balance sheet is not being priced at a clear discount or premium versus peers.
AMX
Telecommunication Services industry group
3.72
Group distribution
- Max
- 8.41
- Q3
- 4.02
- AMX
- 3.72
- Median
- 1.60
- Q1
- 0.71
- Min
- 0.01
Largest peers
- SPCX
- 20.74
- CHT
- 10.89
- AMX
- 3.72
- TMUS
- 3.71
- VZ
- 1.77
- T
- 1.41
- VOD
- 1.21
Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: AMX | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 15.81 | 15.81 |
| P/S Ratio (TTM) | 0.08 | 0.84 |
| P/B Ratio (MRQ) | 3.72 | 1.60 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM) | 179.12% | 10.73% |