AMX vs. VOD: América Móvil vs. Vodafone Stock Comparison
This page compares América Móvil (AMX) with Vodafone (VOD) using performance and risk, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividends, and valuation metrics.
Performance
Cumulative Growth
Trailing Returns
Performance at a Glance
| Metric | AMX | VOD |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Return | 62.59% | 61.63% |
Risk
Drawdown
Risk at a Glance
| Metric | AMX | VOD |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Volatility | 27.11% | 25.95% |
| Beta | 0.64 | 0.43 |
| 3-Month Avg. Volume | 1.46M | 3.90M |
Company Profile
América Móvil (AMX) and Vodafone (VOD) 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.
Both América Móvil (AMX) and Vodafone (VOD) trade as ADRs — their core financials are comparable, but keep FX, depositary-program fees, and dividend withholding in view for each.
| Profile Item | AMX | VOD |
|---|---|---|
| Name | América Móvil, S.A.B. de C.V. | Vodafone Group Public Limited Company American Depositary Receipt |
| Country/Region | Mexico | United Kingdom |
| GICS Sector | Communication Services | Communication Services |
| GICS Industry Group | Telecommunication Services | Telecommunication Services |
| GICS Industry | Wireless Telecommunication Services | Wireless Telecommunication Services |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Wireless Telecommunication Services | Wireless Telecommunication Services |
| Market Capitalization | 83.35 billion USD | 35.76 billion USD |
| Currency | USD | USD |
| Exchange | NYSE | Nasdaq |
| Listing Date | February 12, 2001 | November 2, 1988 |
| Security Type | ADR | ADR |
Valuation
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)
An earnings multiple is available for just one side: América Móvil (AMX) trades at 16.62 times trailing earnings, ranked against its peers, while Vodafone (VOD) has no P/E ratio this period.
AMX
Telecommunication Services industry group
16.62
- Max
- 36.60
- Q3
- 21.85
- AMX
- 16.62
- Median
- 16.62
- Q1
- 8.57
- Min
- 2.87
VOD
Telecommunication Services industry group
--
- Max
- 36.60
- Q3
- 21.85
- Median
- 16.62
- Q1
- 8.57
- Min
- 2.87
- VOD
- --
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)
América Móvil (AMX) at 0.09 sits in the cheaper P/S ratio quartile while Vodafone (VOD) at 0.88 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
0.09
- Max
- 3.67
- Q3
- 2.31
- Median
- 0.90
- Q1
- 0.39
- AMX
- 0.09
- Min
- 0.00
VOD
Telecommunication Services industry group
0.88
- Max
- 3.67
- Q3
- 2.31
- Median
- 0.90
- VOD
- 0.88
- Q1
- 0.39
- Min
- 0.00
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)
On P/B ratio, both América Móvil (AMX) at 3.89 and Vodafone (VOD) at 1.23 are valued close to their industries’ norm against book — neither stands out from peers.
AMX
Telecommunication Services industry group
3.89
- Max
- 8.01
- Q3
- 4.28
- AMX
- 3.89
- Median
- 1.88
- Q1
- 0.80
- Min
- 0.01
VOD
Telecommunication Services industry group
1.23
- Max
- 8.01
- Q3
- 4.28
- Median
- 1.88
- VOD
- 1.23
- Q1
- 0.80
- Min
- 0.01
Valuation at a Glance
| Metric | AMX | VOD |
|---|---|---|
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) | 16.62 | -- |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 0.09 | 0.88 |
| Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) | 3.89 | 1.23 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield | 168.31% | 14.45% |
Profitability
Return on Equity (TTM)
América Móvil (AMX) at 21.13% sits in the top ROE quartile, while Vodafone (VOD) at 0.11% is closer to the peer norm — stronger capital efficiency for AMX.
AMX
Telecommunication Services industry group
21.13%
- Max
- 43.27%
- AMX
- 21.13%
- Q3
- 17.95%
- Median
- 6.68%
- Q1
- -17.20%
- Min
- -47.97%
VOD
Telecommunication Services industry group
0.11%
- Max
- 43.27%
- Q3
- 17.95%
- Median
- 6.68%
- VOD
- 0.11%
- Q1
- -17.20%
- Min
- -47.97%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)
Vodafone (VOD) reports a negative net margin of -0.98%, usually indicating a net loss over the period. Meanwhile América Móvil (AMX) reports 9.23%, ranking against industry peers normally.
AMX
Telecommunication Services industry group
9.23%
- Max
- 41.74%
- Q3
- 12.36%
- AMX
- 9.23%
- Median
- 5.02%
- Q1
- -11.20%
- Min
- -31.47%
VOD
Telecommunication Services industry group
-0.98%
- Max
- 41.74%
- Q3
- 12.36%
- Median
- 5.02%
- VOD
- -0.98%
- Q1
- -11.20%
- Min
- -31.47%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)
América Móvil (AMX) at 21.33% operates in the top operating margin quartile, ahead of Vodafone (VOD) at 7.78%, which runs around its industry’s norm.
AMX
Telecommunication Services industry group
21.33%
- Max
- 35.60%
- AMX
- 21.33%
- Q3
- 21.32%
- Median
- 12.69%
- Q1
- 4.41%
- Min
- -8.71%
VOD
Telecommunication Services industry group
7.78%
- Max
- 35.60%
- Q3
- 21.32%
- Median
- 12.69%
- VOD
- 7.78%
- Q1
- 4.41%
- Min
- -8.71%
Profitability at a Glance
| Metric | AMX | VOD |
|---|---|---|
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 21.13% | 0.11% |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 6.64% | 1.52% |
| Net Profit Margin (TTM) | 9.23% | -0.98% |
| Operating Profit Margin (TTM) | 21.33% | 7.78% |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 43.36% | 31.47% |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Revenue Growth at a Glance
| Metric | AMX | VOD |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Revenue Growth | 8.56% | 8.05% |
| 3-Year Revenue CAGR | 3.77% | 2.41% |
EPS Growth
EPS Growth at a Glance
| Metric | AMX | VOD |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year EPS Growth | 196.14% | -- |
| 3-Year EPS CAGR | 4.92% | -- |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
Vodafone (VOD) at 1.14 keeps current ratio within its industry’s typical 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
- 1.66
- Median
- 1.11
- Q1
- 0.92
- AMX
- 0.72
- Min
- 0.25
VOD
Telecommunication Services industry group
1.14
- Max
- 2.39
- Q3
- 1.66
- VOD
- 1.14
- Median
- 1.11
- Q1
- 0.92
- Min
- 0.25
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)
Both América Móvil (AMX) at 1.71 and Vodafone (VOD) at 1.00 fund their balance sheets with roughly industry-typical debt-to-equity mixes.
AMX
Telecommunication Services industry group
1.71
- Max
- 3.82
- Q3
- 2.12
- AMX
- 1.71
- Median
- 1.02
- Q1
- 0.65
- Min
- 0.00
VOD
Telecommunication Services industry group
1.00
- Max
- 3.82
- Q3
- 2.12
- Median
- 1.02
- VOD
- 1.00
- Q1
- 0.65
- Min
- 0.00
Financial Strength at a Glance
| Metric | AMX | VOD |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 0.72 | 1.14 |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) | 1.71 | 1.00 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 1.74 | 4.46 |
Dividends
Dividend Yield (TTM)
Both América Móvil (AMX) at 2.04% and Vodafone (VOD) at 3.56% pay solid, industry-typical yields, sitting squarely within their peers’ usual range.
AMX
Telecommunication Services industry group
2.04%
- Max
- 8.73%
- Q3
- 3.71%
- AMX
- 2.04%
- Median
- 0.44%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
VOD
Telecommunication Services industry group
3.56%
- Max
- 8.73%
- Q3
- 3.71%
- VOD
- 3.56%
- Median
- 0.44%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
Vodafone (VOD) reports payout ratio above 100% at 101.44%, meaning dividends exceeded current-period earnings and sustainability needs extra context. Meanwhile América Móvil (AMX) reports 36.06%, ranking against industry peers normally.
AMX
Telecommunication Services industry group
36.06%
- Max
- 149.01%
- Q3
- 60.13%
- AMX
- 36.06%
- Median
- 7.71%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
VOD
Telecommunication Services industry group
101.44%
- Max
- 149.01%
- VOD
- 101.44%
- Q3
- 60.13%
- Median
- 7.71%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividends at a Glance
| Metric | AMX | VOD |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 2.04% | 3.56% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 36.06% | 101.44% |