ADM vs. FMX: Archer-Daniels-Midland vs. Fomento Económico Mexicano Stock Comparison

November 11, 2026

How do Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) and Fomento Económico Mexicano (FMX) stack up? This page sets them side by side across company profile, performance and risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividends, and valuation, with selected fundamentals also measured against each stock's industry-group peers.

Company Profile

Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) and Fomento Económico Mexicano (FMX) both fall under the Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group, but ADM is classified in Food Products while FMX is classified in Beverages.

Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) trades as ordinary local shares, while Fomento Económico Mexicano (FMX) trades as an ADR — compare with FX exposure, depositary-program fees, and dividend-withholding-tax differences in mind.

Company profile comparison for Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) and Fomento Económico Mexicano (FMX)
Profile Item	ADM	FMX
Name	Archer-Daniels-Midland Company	Fomento Economico Mexicano S.A.B. de C.V. ADR
Country/Region	United States	Mexico
GICS Sector	Consumer Staples	Consumer Staples
GICS Industry Group	Food, Beverage & Tobacco	Food, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS Industry	Food Products	Beverages
GICS Sub-Industry	Agricultural Products & Services	Soft Drinks & Non-alcoholic Beverages
Market Capitalization	33.30 billion USD	44.24 billion USD
Currency	USD	USD
Exchange	NYSE	NYSE
Listing Date	March 17, 1980	May 11, 1998
Security Type	Common Stock	ADR

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

ADM

FMX

GSPC

Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) vs. Fomento Económico Mexicano (FMX), with S&P 500 (GSPC) for reference: Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Trailing Returns

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Trailing total returns for Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) and Fomento Económico Mexicano (FMX). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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Calendar-year total returns for Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) and Fomento Económico Mexicano (FMX). Each bar is that year's total return, measured year-end to year-end.

Performance Metrics

Price performance metrics for Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) and Fomento Económico Mexicano (FMX)
Metric	ADM	FMX
Total Return (1Y)	27.10%	42.35%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)	2.54%	7.41%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)	4.70%	13.51%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

ADM

FMX

GSPC

Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) vs. Fomento Económico Mexicano (FMX), with S&P 500 (GSPC) for reference: Drawdown from the running peak over the past five years. Each line shows the decline from its prior peak; 0% marks a new high.

Return Distribution

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Distribution of monthly total returns for Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) and Fomento Económico Mexicano (FMX). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

Risk profile metrics for Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) and Fomento Económico Mexicano (FMX)
Metric	ADM	FMX
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)	27.72%	24.53%
Beta (5Y)	0.65	0.41
Max Drawdown (5Y)	-54.14%	-41.28%
Avg. Volume (3M)	3.44M	526.12K

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

ADM and FMX are plotted by 1-year volatility (risk) and 1-year return. The dashed Capital Allocation Line runs from the risk-free rate through the shared industry median.

Risk-Adjusted Metrics

Risk-adjusted metrics for Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) and Fomento Económico Mexicano (FMX)
Metric	ADM	FMX
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)	0.82	1.55
Sortino Ratio (1Y)	1.25	2.44

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Both Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) at 10.64% and Fomento Económico Mexicano (FMX) at 14.96% land near their industries’ usual ROE ranges, so capital efficiency looks broadly in line with peers on both sides.

ADM

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

10.64%

Max: 32.02%
Q3: 16.61%
ADM: 10.64%
Median: 10.05%
Q1: 4.10%
Min: -10.50%

FMX

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

14.96%

Max: 32.02%
Q3: 16.61%
FMX: 14.96%
Median: 10.05%
Q1: 4.10%
Min: -10.50%

Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) vs. Fomento Económico Mexicano (FMX): A comparison of their ROE against the Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group benchmark.

Net Margin (TTM)

Both Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) at 2.95% and Fomento Económico Mexicano (FMX) at 3.99% keep about the typical share of revenue as profit for their industries — neither bottom line stands out from peers.

ADM

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

2.95%

Max: 24.83%
Q3: 11.22%
Median: 5.94%
ADM: 2.95%
Q1: 2.05%
Min: -11.49%

FMX

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

3.99%

Max: 24.83%
Q3: 11.22%
Median: 5.94%
FMX: 3.99%
Q1: 2.05%
Min: -11.49%

Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) vs. Fomento Económico Mexicano (FMX): A comparison of their net margin against the Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group benchmark.

Operating Margin (TTM)

Both Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) at 4.21% and Fomento Económico Mexicano (FMX) at 8.17% run core operations about as efficiently as their industries’ norm — neither stands out on operating profitability.

ADM

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

4.21%

Max: 34.91%
Q3: 17.57%
Median: 11.06%
ADM: 4.21%
Q1: 4.15%
Min: -15.06%

FMX

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

8.17%

Max: 34.91%
Q3: 17.57%
Median: 11.06%
FMX: 8.17%
Q1: 4.15%
Min: -15.06%

Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) vs. Fomento Económico Mexicano (FMX): A comparison of their operating margin against the Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group benchmark.

Profitability Metrics

Profitability metrics for Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) and Fomento Económico Mexicano (FMX)
Metric	ADM	FMX
ROE (TTM)	10.64%	14.96%
ROA (TTM)	2.85%	6.56%
Net Margin (TTM)	2.95%	3.99%
Operating Margin (TTM)	4.21%	8.17%
Gross Margin (TTM)	7.44%	40.49%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Fomento Económico Mexicano (FMX) at 7.60% is around its peer norm for revenue growth, while Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) at -6.15% drops into the bottom quartile, signaling weaker demand or pricing momentum.

Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) vs. Fomento Económico Mexicano (FMX): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth

Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) at -38.90% is around its peer norm for EPS growth, while Fomento Económico Mexicano (FMX) at -49.50% drops into the bottom quartile, signaling weaker earnings momentum.

Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) vs. Fomento Económico Mexicano (FMX): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

Growth Metrics

Growth metrics for Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) and Fomento Económico Mexicano (FMX)
Metric	ADM	FMX
Revenue Growth (YoY)	-6.15%	7.60%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)	-7.54%	12.10%
EPS Growth (YoY)	-38.90%	-49.50%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)	-33.87%	-6.47%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Both Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) at 1.45 and Fomento Económico Mexicano (FMX) at 1.15 carry current ratio within their industries’ typical mid-ranges, suggesting balanced short-term liquidity relative to peers.

ADM

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

1.45

Max: 4.01
Q3: 2.35
Median: 1.53
ADM: 1.45
Q1: 1.02
Min: 0.33

FMX

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

1.15

Max: 4.01
Q3: 2.35
Median: 1.53
FMX: 1.15
Q1: 1.02
Min: 0.33

Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) vs. Fomento Económico Mexicano (FMX): A comparison of their current ratio against the Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group benchmark.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

Both Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) at 0.42 and Fomento Económico Mexicano (FMX) at 0.82 fund their balance sheets with roughly industry-typical debt-to-equity mixes.

ADM

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

0.42

Max: 2.19
Q3: 1.11
Median: 0.68
ADM: 0.42
Q1: 0.33
Min: 0.00

FMX

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

0.82

Max: 2.19
Q3: 1.11
FMX: 0.82
Median: 0.68
Q1: 0.33
Min: 0.00

Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) vs. Fomento Económico Mexicano (FMX): A comparison of their debt-to-equity ratio against the Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength Metrics

Financial strength metrics for Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) and Fomento Económico Mexicano (FMX)
Metric	ADM	FMX
Current Ratio (MRQ)	1.45	1.15
Debt / Equity (MRQ)	0.42	0.82
Net Debt / EBITDA	2.63	1.34

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Fomento Económico Mexicano (FMX) pays no dividend (yield 0.00%) — it may be reinvesting, using buybacks, or simply not returning cash through dividends. Meanwhile Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) reports a yield of 2.94%, ranking against industry peers normally.

ADM

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

2.94%

Max: 9.38%
Q3: 3.77%
ADM: 2.94%
Median: 1.76%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

FMX

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

0.00%

Max: 9.38%
Q3: 3.77%
Median: 1.76%
FMX: 0.00%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) vs. Fomento Económico Mexicano (FMX): A comparison of their dividend yield against the Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Both Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) at 40.43% and Fomento Económico Mexicano (FMX) at 39.05% keep payout ratio within their industries’ typical mid-ranges — dividend policies that share earnings without consuming too much of them.

ADM

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

40.43%

Max: 199.19%
Q3: 81.03%
Median: 41.52%
ADM: 40.43%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

FMX

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

39.05%

Max: 199.19%
Q3: 81.03%
Median: 41.52%
FMX: 39.05%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) vs. Fomento Económico Mexicano (FMX): A comparison of their payout ratio against the Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group benchmark.

Dividend Metrics

Dividend metrics for Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) and Fomento Económico Mexicano (FMX)
Metric	ADM	FMX
Dividend Yield (TTM)	2.94%	0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)	40.43%	39.05%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

Fomento Económico Mexicano (FMX) at 8.40 sits in the cheaper P/E ratio quartile, while Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) at 13.67 is closer to its industry’s usual earnings multiple — a discount for FMX, though growth and earnings durability still matter.

ADM

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

13.67

Max: 52.52
Q3: 30.78
Median: 18.76
ADM: 13.67
Q1: 12.77
Min: 4.72

FMX

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

8.40

Max: 52.52
Q3: 30.78
Median: 18.76
Q1: 12.77
FMX: 8.40
Min: 4.72

Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) vs. Fomento Económico Mexicano (FMX): A comparison of their P/E ratio against the Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group benchmark.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

Both Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) at 0.40 and Fomento Económico Mexicano (FMX) at 0.05 fetch a relatively low price per dollar of sales, landing in the cheaper P/S ratio quartile of their industries.

ADM

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

0.40

Max: 4.64
Q3: 2.27
Median: 1.17
Q1: 0.52
ADM: 0.40
Min: 0.00

FMX

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

0.05

Max: 4.64
Q3: 2.27
Median: 1.17
Q1: 0.52
FMX: 0.05
Min: 0.00

Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) vs. Fomento Económico Mexicano (FMX): A comparison of their P/S ratio against the Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group benchmark.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) at 1.40 is valued about in line with its industry on P/B ratio, while Fomento Económico Mexicano (FMX) at 3.71 carries an above-peer premium to book — FMX is pricier on assets.

ADM

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

1.40

Max: 6.35
Q3: 3.07
Median: 1.58
ADM: 1.40
Q1: 0.82
Min: 0.00

FMX

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

3.71

Max: 6.35
FMX: 3.71
Q3: 3.07
Median: 1.58
Q1: 0.82
Min: 0.00

Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) vs. Fomento Económico Mexicano (FMX): A comparison of their P/B ratio against the Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group benchmark.

Valuation Metrics

Valuation metrics for Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) and Fomento Económico Mexicano (FMX)
Metric	ADM	FMX
P/E Ratio (TTM)	13.67	8.40
P/S Ratio (TTM)	0.40	0.05
P/B Ratio (MRQ)	1.40	3.71
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)	-3.39%	200.25%