América Móvil (AMX) vs. AT&T (T)
This page compares América Móvil (AMX) with AT&T (T) using performance and risk, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividends, and valuation metrics.
Company Profile
América Móvil (AMX) and AT&T (T) both fall under the Telecommunication Services industry group, but AMX is classified in Wireless Telecommunication Services while T is classified in Diversified Telecommunication Services.
AT&T (T) trades as a standard ordinary-equity line, while América Móvil (AMX) is an ADR tied to a foreign-share or depositary-receipt structure — compare with FX exposure, program fees, and dividend-withholding-tax differences in mind.
| Symbol | AMX | T |
|---|---|---|
| Name | América Móvil, S.A.B. de C.V. | AT&T Inc. |
| Country/Region | Mexico | United States |
| GICS Sector | Communication Services | Communication Services |
| GICS Industry Group | Telecommunication Services | Telecommunication Services |
| GICS Industry | Wireless Telecommunication Services | Diversified Telecommunication Services |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Wireless Telecommunication Services | Integrated Telecommunication Services |
| Market Capitalization | 75.90 billion USD | 157.80 billion USD |
| Currency | USD | USD |
| Exchange | NYSE | NYSE |
| Listing Date | February 12, 2001 | November 21, 1983 |
| Security Type | ADR | Common Stock |
Valuation
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)
AT&T (T) at 7.47 trades in the lower-multiple quartile for Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM), while América Móvil (AMX) at 15.22 sits around the industry midpoint — T has a lower trailing earnings multiple relative to peers, though the gap should be read alongside growth and earnings quality.
AMX
Telecommunication Services industry group
15.22
- Max
- 33.75
- Q3
- 21.15
- Median
- 14.84
- Q1
- 8.78
- Min
- 2.56
T
Telecommunication Services industry group
7.47
- Max
- 33.75
- Q3
- 21.15
- Median
- 14.84
- Q1
- 8.78
- Min
- 2.56
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)
América Móvil (AMX) at 0.08 sits in the cheaper Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) quartile while AT&T (T) at 1.25 prices around its industry’s middle — AMX costs less per dollar of sales, though read it alongside growth and margins.
AMX
Telecommunication Services industry group
0.08
- Max
- 3.59
- Q3
- 2.28
- Median
- 0.90
- Q1
- 0.37
- Min
- 0.00
T
Telecommunication Services industry group
1.25
- Max
- 3.59
- Q3
- 2.28
- Median
- 0.90
- Q1
- 0.37
- Min
- 0.00
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)
On Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ), both América Móvil (AMX) at 3.59 and AT&T (T) at 1.44 are valued close to their industries’ norm against book — neither stands out from peers.
AMX
Telecommunication Services industry group
3.59
- Max
- 7.17
- Q3
- 3.98
- Median
- 1.89
- Q1
- 0.79
- Min
- 0.01
T
Telecommunication Services industry group
1.44
- Max
- 7.17
- Q3
- 3.98
- Median
- 1.89
- Q1
- 0.79
- Min
- 0.01
Valuation at a Glance
| Symbol | AMX | T |
|---|---|---|
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) | 15.22 | 7.47 |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 0.08 | 1.25 |
| Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) | 3.59 | 1.44 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield | 184.82% | 5.61% |
Profitability
Return on Equity (TTM)
Both América Móvil (AMX) at 21.13% and AT&T (T) at 18.37% rank in the top quartile for Return on Equity (TTM) among industry peers, indicating strong returns on shareholders’ equity.
AMX
Telecommunication Services industry group
21.13%
- Max
- 42.72%
- Q3
- 17.95%
- Median
- 6.68%
- Q1
- -17.20%
- Min
- -47.97%
T
Telecommunication Services industry group
18.37%
- Max
- 42.72%
- Q3
- 17.95%
- Median
- 6.68%
- Q1
- -17.20%
- Min
- -47.97%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)
AT&T (T) at 16.94% retains a top-quartile share of revenue as profit, ahead of América Móvil (AMX) at 9.23%, which keeps about the industry-typical share.
AMX
Telecommunication Services industry group
9.23%
- Max
- 41.74%
- Q3
- 12.36%
- Median
- 5.02%
- Q1
- -11.20%
- Min
- -31.47%
T
Telecommunication Services industry group
16.94%
- Max
- 41.74%
- Q3
- 12.36%
- Median
- 5.02%
- Q1
- -11.20%
- Min
- -31.47%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)
Both América Móvil (AMX) at 21.33% and AT&T (T) at 22.72% squeeze more operating profit from each sales dollar than most peers, ranking in the top Operating Profit Margin (TTM) quartile of their industries.
AMX
Telecommunication Services industry group
21.33%
- Max
- 35.60%
- Q3
- 21.32%
- Median
- 12.69%
- Q1
- 4.41%
- Min
- -8.71%
T
Telecommunication Services industry group
22.72%
- Max
- 35.60%
- Q3
- 21.32%
- Median
- 12.69%
- Q1
- 4.41%
- Min
- -8.71%
Profitability at a Glance
| Symbol | AMX | T |
|---|---|---|
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 21.13% | 18.37% |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 6.64% | 4.12% |
| Net Profit Margin (TTM) | 9.23% | 16.94% |
| Operating Profit Margin (TTM) | 21.33% | 22.72% |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 43.36% | 59.41% |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Revenue Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | AMX | T |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Revenue Growth | 8.56% | 2.71% |
| 3-Year Revenue CAGR | 3.77% | 1.34% |
EPS Growth
EPS Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | AMX | T |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year EPS Growth | 196.14% | 104.03% |
| 3-Year EPS CAGR | 4.92% | -- |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
AT&T (T) at 0.92 keeps Current Ratio (MRQ) within its industry mid-range, while América Móvil (AMX) at 0.72 runs in the tighter-liquidity quartile — a thinner cushion against current liabilities for AMX.
AMX
Telecommunication Services industry group
0.72
- Max
- 2.39
- Q3
- 1.64
- Median
- 1.11
- Q1
- 0.92
- Min
- 0.25
T
Telecommunication Services industry group
0.92
- Max
- 2.39
- Q3
- 1.64
- Median
- 1.11
- Q1
- 0.92
- Min
- 0.25
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)
Both América Móvil (AMX) at 1.71 and AT&T (T) at 1.25 post Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on leverage.
AMX
Telecommunication Services industry group
1.71
- Max
- 3.82
- Q3
- 2.12
- Median
- 1.02
- Q1
- 0.65
- Min
- 0.00
T
Telecommunication Services industry group
1.25
- Max
- 3.82
- Q3
- 2.12
- Median
- 1.02
- Q1
- 0.65
- Min
- 0.00
Financial Strength at a Glance
| Symbol | AMX | T |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 0.72 | 0.92 |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) | 1.71 | 1.25 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 1.74 | 3.33 |
Dividends
Dividend Yield (TTM)
AT&T (T) at 4.89% reports Dividend Yield (TTM) in the top quartile of industry peers, ahead of América Móvil (AMX) at 2.24%, which sits around the industry mid-range.
AMX
Telecommunication Services industry group
2.24%
- Max
- 8.75%
- Q3
- 3.89%
- Median
- 0.44%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
T
Telecommunication Services industry group
4.89%
- Max
- 8.75%
- Q3
- 3.89%
- Median
- 0.44%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
Both América Móvil (AMX) at 36.06% and AT&T (T) at 36.51% maintain Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) around their industries’ median — balanced dividend policy on both sides, returning cash while leaving part of reported earnings available for reinvestment or balance-sheet flexibility.
AMX
Telecommunication Services industry group
36.06%
- Max
- 149.01%
- Q3
- 60.13%
- Median
- 7.71%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
T
Telecommunication Services industry group
36.51%
- Max
- 149.01%
- Q3
- 60.13%
- Median
- 7.71%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividends at a Glance
| Symbol | AMX | T |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 2.24% | 4.89% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 36.06% | 36.51% |
Performance & Risk
Performance & Risk at a Glance
| Symbol | AMX | T |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Return | 48.83% | -16.37% |
| 1-Year Volatility | 25.77% | 22.01% |
| Beta | 0.67 | 0.23 |
| 3-Month Avg. Volume | 1.52M | 40.62M |