Coca-Cola FEMSA (KOF) Stock Analysis
This is a peer-relative look at Coca-Cola FEMSA (KOF): its performance, risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividend, and valuation are each measured against its Food, Beverage & Tobacco peers, so every number reads in context rather than in isolation.
Company Profile
Coca-Cola FEMSA (KOF) 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 | KOF |
|---|---|
| Name | Coca-Cola FEMSA, S.A.B. de C.V. - ADR |
| Country/Region | Mexico |
| GICS Sector | Consumer Staples |
| GICS Industry Group | Food, Beverage & Tobacco |
| GICS Industry | Beverages |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Soft Drinks & Non-alcoholic Beverages |
| Market Capitalization | 24.04 billion USD |
| Currency | USD |
| Exchange | NYSE |
| Listing Date | September 14, 1993 |
| Security Type | ADR |
Price Performance
Cumulative Growth
Trailing Returns
Calendar-Year Returns
Performance Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: KOF | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Total Return (1Y) | 34.05% | 9.07% |
| Total Return (3Y, Annualized) | 15.85% | 2.06% |
| Total Return (5Y, Annualized) | 20.75% | 1.14% |
Risk Profile
Drawdown History
Return Distribution
Risk Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: KOF | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility (1Y, Annualized) | 24.28% | 32.65% |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.53 | 0.43 |
| Max Drawdown (5Y) | -24.51% | -51.71% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Return Positioning
Risk-Adjusted Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: KOF | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Sharpe Ratio (1Y) | 1.23 | 0.14 |
| Sortino Ratio (1Y) | 1.94 | 0.20 |
Profitability
ROE (TTM)
Coca-Cola FEMSA (KOF) posts ROE of 16.61%, roughly around the peer group’s normal range. Shareholders’ equity is producing a return that looks broadly typical for the industry.
KOF
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
16.61%
Group distribution
- Max
- 32.02%
- KOF
- 16.61%
- Q3
- 16.61%
- Median
- 10.05%
- Q1
- 4.10%
- Min
- -10.50%
Largest peers
- PEP
- 52.19%
- KO
- 40.59%
- KOF
- 16.61%
- BTI
- 13.42%
- PM
- --
- BUD
- --
- MO
- --
Net Margin (TTM)
Coca-Cola FEMSA (KOF) keeps 7.96% 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.
KOF
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
7.96%
Group distribution
- Max
- 24.83%
- Q3
- 11.22%
- KOF
- 7.96%
- Median
- 5.94%
- Q1
- 2.05%
- Min
- -11.49%
Largest peers
- MO
- 39.33%
- KO
- 28.65%
- BTI
- 24.99%
- PM
- 24.83%
- BUD
- 15.42%
- PEP
- 11.09%
- KOF
- 7.96%
Operating Margin (TTM)
Coca-Cola FEMSA (KOF) turns 14.73% of revenue into operating profit, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal operating margin range. Its core cost structure looks typical for the industry.
KOF
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
14.73%
Group distribution
- Max
- 34.91%
- Q3
- 17.57%
- KOF
- 14.73%
- Median
- 11.06%
- Q1
- 4.15%
- Min
- -15.06%
Largest peers
- MO
- 61.48%
- PM
- 41.94%
- BTI
- 34.91%
- KO
- 33.36%
- BUD
- 27.48%
- PEP
- 16.88%
- KOF
- 14.73%
Profitability Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: KOF | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| ROE (TTM) | 16.61% | 10.05% |
| ROA (TTM) | 7.90% | 5.25% |
| Net Margin (TTM) | 7.96% | 5.94% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 14.73% | 11.06% |
| Gross Margin (TTM) | 46.79% | 34.26% |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Coca-Cola FEMSA (KOF) grew revenue 4.27%, roughly around the peer group's normal range. Top-line momentum looks broadly typical for the industry.
EPS Growth
Coca-Cola FEMSA (KOF) grew earnings per share -87.43%, in the lower peer quartile. Per-share profits are advancing more slowly than at most peers, so margins, costs, or share count deserve a closer look.
Growth Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: KOF | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | 4.27% | 2.38% |
| Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR) | 8.77% | 2.51% |
| EPS Growth (YoY) | -87.43% | -2.47% |
| EPS Growth (3Y CAGR) | -46.08% | 4.29% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
Coca-Cola FEMSA (KOF) has current ratio of 1.14, in the healthier middle range for its industry. The short-term asset cushion looks balanced relative to peers rather than stretched thin.
KOF
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
1.14
Group distribution
- Max
- 4.01
- Q3
- 2.35
- Median
- 1.53
- KOF
- 1.14
- Q1
- 1.02
- Min
- 0.33
Largest peers
- KO
- 1.38
- KOF
- 1.14
- PM
- 1.02
- PEP
- 0.94
- BTI
- 0.84
- MO
- 0.58
- BUD
- --
Debt / Equity (MRQ)
Coca-Cola FEMSA (KOF) has debt-to-equity ratio of 0.58, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal leverage range. Its mix of debt and equity looks typical for the industry.
KOF
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
0.58
Group distribution
- Max
- 2.19
- Q3
- 1.11
- Median
- 0.68
- KOF
- 0.58
- Q1
- 0.33
- Min
- 0.00
Largest peers
- PEP
- 2.31
- KO
- 1.07
- BTI
- 0.72
- BUD
- 0.72
- KOF
- 0.58
- PM
- --
- MO
- --
Financial Strength Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: KOF | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 1.14 | 1.53 |
| Debt / Equity (MRQ) | 0.58 | 0.68 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 0.85 | 2.57 |
Dividends
Dividend Yield (TTM)
Coca-Cola FEMSA (KOF) has dividend yield of 67.45%, above the entire industry range. That headline income is large, but yields this far above peers often come from a falling share price or an at-risk payout, so dividend safety matters more than the percentage itself.
KOF
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
67.45%
Group distribution
- KOF
- 67.45%
- Max
- 9.38%
- Q3
- 3.77%
- Median
- 1.76%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- KOF
- 67.45%
- MO
- 5.53%
- PEP
- 4.07%
- BTI
- 3.88%
- PM
- 2.98%
- KO
- 2.19%
- BUD
- 1.91%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
Coca-Cola FEMSA (KOF) has payout ratio of 501.47%, meaning dividends exceeded current-period earnings. The gap would need to be covered by cash, retained earnings, financing, or other sources, so earnings alone do not support the payout.
KOF
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
501.47%
Group distribution
- KOF
- 501.47%
- Max
- 199.19%
- Q3
- 81.03%
- Median
- 41.52%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- KOF
- 501.47%
- MO
- 88.45%
- PM
- 87.74%
- BTI
- 83.97%
- PEP
- 73.02%
- KO
- 61.95%
- BUD
- 27.35%
Dividend Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: KOF | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 67.45% | 1.76% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 501.47% | 41.52% |
Valuation
P/E Ratio (TTM)
Coca-Cola FEMSA (KOF) trades at P/E ratio of 139.55, above the peer range for its industry. The market is paying unusually heavily for TTM earnings relative to comparable companies.
KOF
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
139.55
Group distribution
- KOF
- 139.55
- Max
- 52.52
- Q3
- 30.78
- Median
- 18.76
- Q1
- 12.77
- Min
- 4.72
Largest peers
- KOF
- 139.55
- PM
- 28.89
- KO
- 28.22
- PEP
- 17.78
- BUD
- 17.07
- MO
- 15.69
- BTI
- 15.61
P/S Ratio (TTM)
Coca-Cola FEMSA (KOF) 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.
KOF
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
0.08
Group distribution
- Max
- 4.64
- Q3
- 2.27
- Median
- 1.17
- Q1
- 0.52
- KOF
- 0.08
- Min
- 0.00
Largest peers
- KO
- 8.06
- PM
- 7.15
- MO
- 6.14
- BTI
- 5.08
- BUD
- 2.58
- PEP
- 1.96
- KOF
- 0.08
P/B Ratio (MRQ)
Coca-Cola FEMSA (KOF) trades at 2.98 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.
KOF
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
2.98
Group distribution
- Max
- 6.35
- Q3
- 3.07
- KOF
- 2.98
- Median
- 1.58
- Q1
- 0.82
- Min
- 0.00
Largest peers
- KO
- 11.01
- BUD
- 10.60
- BTI
- 10.59
- PEP
- 8.65
- KOF
- 2.98
- PM
- -38.86
- MO
- -56.93
Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: KOF | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 139.55 | 18.76 |
| P/S Ratio (TTM) | 0.08 | 1.17 |
| P/B Ratio (MRQ) | 2.98 | 1.58 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM) | 78.07% | 4.66% |