AMX vs. TIGO: América Móvil vs. Millicom International Cellular Stock Comparison

Company Profile

América Móvil (AMX) and Millicom International Cellular (TIGO) are both classified in the Wireless Telecommunication Services sub-industry within the broader Wireless Telecommunication Services industry, placing them in the closest GICS peer bucket.

Millicom International Cellular (TIGO) trades as ordinary local shares, while América Móvil (AMX) trades as an ADR — compare with FX exposure, depositary-program fees, and dividend-withholding-tax differences in mind.

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Profitability

Both América Móvil (AMX) at 20.98% and Millicom International Cellular (TIGO) at 19.54% sit in the top peer quartile for ROE, suggesting each generates more profit from shareholders’ equity than typical industry peers.

Both América Móvil (AMX) at 9.36% and Millicom International Cellular (TIGO) at 7.01% keep about the typical share of revenue as profit for their industries — neither bottom line stands out from peers.

Millicom International Cellular (TIGO) at 26.63% operates in the top operating margin quartile, ahead of América Móvil (AMX) at 22.79%, which runs around its industry’s norm.

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Growth

América Móvil (AMX) at 8.56% is around its peer norm for revenue growth, while Millicom International Cellular (TIGO) at 0.26% drops into the bottom quartile, signaling weaker demand or pricing momentum.

Both companies show strong earnings momentum, but Millicom International Cellular (TIGO) at 438.36% is the standout with EPS growth above its industry range; América Móvil (AMX) at 196.14% also sits in the top quartile.

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Financial Strength

Both América Móvil (AMX) at 0.75 and Millicom International Cellular (TIGO) at 0.56 run current ratio in the tighter-liquidity quartile of industry peers, leaving thinner cushions against current liabilities than typical competitors.

América Móvil (AMX) at 1.50 is near its industry mid-range for debt-to-equity ratio, while Millicom International Cellular (TIGO) at 5.29 sits above its benchmark range, pointing to a heavier debt load relative to equity.

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Dividends

Millicom International Cellular (TIGO) at 3.79% delivers top-quartile income for its industry, while América Móvil (AMX) at 2.15% pays a more typical yield — both are credible income propositions, TIGO the richer one.

América Móvil (AMX) at 36.38% pays out a band-typical share of earnings, while Millicom International Cellular (TIGO) at 88.91% distributes more than its industry norm — less retained, thinner cover.

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Valuation

América Móvil (AMX) at 14.95 is near its industry’s usual P/E ratio, while Millicom International Cellular (TIGO) at 24.70 sits in the richer quartile — TIGO needs stronger growth or earnings quality to justify the premium.

América Móvil (AMX) at 0.08 sits in the cheaper P/S ratio quartile while Millicom International Cellular (TIGO) at 1.72 prices around its industry’s middle — AMX costs less per dollar of sales, though read it alongside growth and margins.

América Móvil (AMX) at 3.57 is valued about in line with its industry on P/B ratio, while Millicom International Cellular (TIGO) at 6.24 carries an above-peer premium to book — TIGO is pricier on assets.

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