América Móvil (AMX) Stock Analysis
Here is a fundamental analysis of América Móvil (AMX), benchmarking its profitability, financial strength, dividend and valuation against its industry group peers.
Performance
Cumulative Growth
Trailing Returns
Performance at a Glance
| Metric | Current stock: AMX | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Return | 62.59% | 34.69% |
Risk
Drawdown
Risk at a Glance
| Metric | Current stock: AMX | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Volatility | 27.11% | 37.68% |
| Beta | 0.64 | 0.70 |
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 | 83.35 billion USD |
| Currency | USD |
| Exchange | NYSE |
| Listing Date | February 12, 2001 |
| Security Type | ADR |
Valuation
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)
América Móvil (AMX) trades at P/E ratio of 16.62, 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
16.62
Group distribution
- Max
- 36.60
- Q3
- 21.85
- AMX
- 16.62
- Median
- 16.62
- Q1
- 8.57
- Min
- 2.87
Largest peers
- CHT
- 28.99
- TMUS
- 20.07
- AMX
- 16.62
- VZ
- 11.73
- T
- 7.76
- VOD
- --
- SATS
- --
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)
América Móvil (AMX) trades at 0.09 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
0.09
Group distribution
- Max
- 3.67
- Q3
- 2.31
- Median
- 0.90
- Q1
- 0.39
- AMX
- 0.09
- Min
- 0.00
Largest peers
- TMUS
- 2.26
- SATS
- 2.23
- VZ
- 1.44
- T
- 1.29
- VOD
- 0.88
- CHT
- 0.15
- AMX
- 0.09
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)
América Móvil (AMX) trades at 3.89 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
3.89
Group distribution
- Max
- 8.01
- Q3
- 4.28
- AMX
- 3.89
- Median
- 1.88
- Q1
- 0.80
- Min
- 0.01
Largest peers
- CHT
- 11.41
- SATS
- 5.86
- AMX
- 3.89
- TMUS
- 3.67
- VZ
- 1.94
- T
- 1.50
- VOD
- 1.23
Valuation at a Glance
| Metric | Current stock: AMX | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) | 16.62 | 16.62 |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 0.09 | 0.90 |
| Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) | 3.89 | 1.88 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield | 168.31% | 10.77% |
Profitability
Return on Equity (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
- 17.95%
- Median
- 6.68%
- Q1
- -17.20%
- Min
- -47.97%
Largest peers
- AMX
- 21.13%
- T
- 18.37%
- TMUS
- 18.03%
- VZ
- 17.20%
- CHT
- 9.99%
- VOD
- 0.11%
- SATS
- -112.28%
Net Profit 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
- -31.47%
Largest peers
- T
- 16.94%
- CHT
- 16.24%
- VZ
- 12.46%
- TMUS
- 11.65%
- AMX
- 9.23%
- VOD
- -0.98%
- SATS
- -97.56%
Operating Profit 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%
- SATS
- 8.91%
- VOD
- 7.78%
Profitability at a Glance
| Metric | Current stock: AMX | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 21.13% | 6.68% |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 6.64% | 2.86% |
| Net Profit Margin (TTM) | 9.23% | 5.02% |
| Operating Profit Margin (TTM) | 21.33% | 12.69% |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 43.36% | 56.37% |
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
- VOD
- 1.14
- TMUS
- 1.09
- T
- 0.92
- AMX
- 0.72
- VZ
- 0.64
- SATS
- 0.30
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (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
- 2.12
- AMX
- 1.71
- Median
- 1.02
- Q1
- 0.65
- Min
- 0.00
Largest peers
- SATS
- 5.15
- TMUS
- 2.19
- VZ
- 1.92
- AMX
- 1.71
- T
- 1.25
- VOD
- 1.00
- CHT
- 0.10
Financial Strength at a Glance
| Metric | Current stock: AMX | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 0.72 | 1.11 |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) | 1.71 | 1.02 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 1.74 | 3.82 |
Dividends
Dividend Yield (TTM)
América Móvil (AMX) has dividend yield of 2.04%, 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
2.04%
Group distribution
- Max
- 8.73%
- Q3
- 3.71%
- AMX
- 2.04%
- Median
- 0.44%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- VZ
- 5.88%
- T
- 4.71%
- CHT
- 3.59%
- VOD
- 3.56%
- TMUS
- 2.16%
- AMX
- 2.04%
- SATS
- 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
- 149.01%
- 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
- 36.51%
- AMX
- 36.06%
- SATS
- 0.00%
Dividends at a Glance
| Metric | Current stock: AMX | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 2.04% | 0.44% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 36.06% | 7.71% |