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Mexican (IPC) Materials Sector Analysis

UpdatedFeb 12, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies14
  • 7D2.1%
  • 3M29.4%
  • 1Y88.7%
  • YTD17.9%

In the last week, the Materials industry is up 2.1%, with Industrias Peñoles. de up 5.8%. Meanwhile, ALPEK. de actually underperformed within the industry, shrinking 6.6% in the last week. In the last 12 months, the industry was up 89%. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 11% annually.

Sector Valuation and Performance

Has the Mexican Materials Sector valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Thu, 12 Feb 2026Mex$2.7tMex$1.1tMex$114.2b23x23.5x2.4x
Sat, 10 Jan 2026Mex$2.4tMex$1.1tMex$116.1b19x20.6x2.1x
Mon, 08 Dec 2025Mex$2.2tMex$1.3tMex$116.7b16.8x19.1x1.8x
Wed, 05 Nov 2025Mex$2.1tMex$1.3tMex$119.8b15.3x17.6x1.6x
Fri, 03 Oct 2025Mex$2.1tMex$1.3tMex$110.5b16x19.3x1.7x
Sun, 31 Aug 2025Mex$1.7tMex$1.1tMex$112.5b14.7x15.5x1.5x
Tue, 29 Jul 2025Mex$1.7tMex$1.1tMex$105.3b13.5x15.8x1.5x
Thu, 26 Jun 2025Mex$1.5tMex$1.2tMex$111.6b12x13.7x1.3x
Sat, 24 May 2025Mex$1.5tMex$1.2tMex$113.2b11.2x13.2x1.3x
Mon, 21 Apr 2025Mex$1.4tMex$1.2tMex$112.0b9.8x12.3x1.2x
Wed, 19 Mar 2025Mex$1.4tMex$1.2tMex$113.0b10.5x12.7x1.2x
Fri, 14 Feb 2025Mex$1.4tMex$1.2tMex$106.1b10.4x13.6x1.2x
Sun, 12 Jan 2025Mex$1.4tMex$1.2tMex$95.0b9.3x14.3x1.1x
Tue, 10 Dec 2024Mex$1.4tMex$1.2tMex$93.0b10.5x14.8x1.1x
Thu, 07 Nov 2024Mex$1.4tMex$1.2tMex$92.2b10.5x15.4x1.2x
Sat, 05 Oct 2024Mex$1.4tMex$1.1tMex$81.9b11.7x17.1x1.2x
Mon, 02 Sep 2024Mex$1.3tMex$1.2tMex$83.7b11.1x16.1x1.2x
Wed, 31 Jul 2024Mex$1.4tMex$1.1tMex$80.1b11.5x17.1x1.2x
Fri, 28 Jun 2024Mex$1.3tMex$1.1tMex$71.1b11.4x18.6x1.2x
Sun, 26 May 2024Mex$1.4tMex$1.0tMex$63.9b13.4x22.3x1.4x
Tue, 23 Apr 2024Mex$1.4tMex$1.1tMex$70.9b13.7x20.4x1.4x
Thu, 21 Mar 2024Mex$1.3tMex$1.0tMex$69.4b13x19.3x1.3x
Sat, 17 Feb 2024Mex$1.3tMex$1.1tMex$81.6b17.8x15.7x1.1x
Mon, 15 Jan 2024Mex$1.3tMex$1.1tMex$87.9b16.7x14.8x1.2x
Wed, 13 Dec 2023Mex$1.3tMex$1.1tMex$89.9b15.9x14x1.1x
Fri, 10 Nov 2023Mex$1.2tMex$1.2tMex$92.4b14.7x12.8x1x
Sun, 08 Oct 2023Mex$1.2tMex$1.2tMex$95.3b14.7x12.5x1x
Tue, 05 Sep 2023Mex$1.3tMex$1.1tMex$90.8b17x14.2x1.1x
Thu, 03 Aug 2023Mex$1.3tMex$1.2tMex$96.5b16.1x13.4x1.1x
Sat, 01 Jul 2023Mex$1.3tMex$1.2tMex$101.9b13.8x12.3x1.1x
Mon, 29 May 2023Mex$1.3tMex$1.2tMex$104.3b13.8x12.1x1.1x
Wed, 26 Apr 2023Mex$1.3tMex$1.2tMex$115.0b11.8x11.4x1.1x
Fri, 24 Mar 2023Mex$1.3tMex$1.2tMex$115.6b11.2x10.8x1x
Sun, 19 Feb 2023Mex$1.3tMex$1.2tMex$116.9b10.9x10.7x1x
Price to Earnings Ratio

10.7x


Total Market Cap: Mex$1.3tTotal Earnings: Mex$116.9bTotal Revenue: Mex$1.2tTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Mexican Materials Sector Price to Earnings3Y Average 15.6x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the Mexican Materials industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 23.5x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 15.6x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.3x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 2.4x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Materials industry have remained mostly flat over the last three years.
  • Meanwhile revenues for these companies have declined 3.7% per year.
  • This means that the cost of doing business could be reducing since sales have declined but profits have remained steady.

Industry Trends

Which industries have driven the changes within the Mexican Materials sector?

MX Market3.12%
Materials2.08%
Paper and Forestry Products10.94%
Basic Materials4.12%
Chemicals3.59%
Metals and Mining1.62%
Packaging0%0
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Basic Materials industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 15.7x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 28.2%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 8.1% per year.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Chemicals industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 87% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings decline of 81% per year.
  • In contrast, the Metals and Mining industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 4.3% per year over the next few years.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
PE&OLES * Industrias Peñoles. deMex$1.09k5.8%
+Mex$23.9b		235.1%PE27.4x
CEMEX CPO CEMEX. deMex$22.275.8%
+Mex$17.8b		65.1%PE47.6x
GMEXICO B Grupo México. deMex$205.760.5%
+Mex$7.5b		96.1%PE18.5x
ORBIA * Orbia Advance Corporation. deMex$21.119.7%
+Mex$3.6b		60.5%PS0.3x
ICH B Industrias CH S. A. B. de C. VMex$179.862.8%
+Mex$2.0b		4.6%PE45.3x

Latest News

ALPEK A
Mex$8.89
ALPEK. de
7D
-6.6%
1Y
-39.6%
CEMEX CPO
Mex$22.27
CEMEX. de
7D
5.8%
1Y
65.1%
CMOCTEZ *
Mex$81.50
Corporación Moctezuma. de
7D
-1.8%
1Y
0.6%

Capital Investment Trends At Corporación Moctezuma. de (BMV:CMOCTEZ) Look Strong

Feb 07
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ORBIA *
Mex$21.11
Orbia Advance Corporation. de
7D
9.7%
1Y
60.5%

Optimistic Investors Push Orbia Advance Corporation, S.A.B. de C.V. (BMV:ORBIA) Shares Up 30% But Growth Is Lacking

Feb 07
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ICH B
Mex$179.86
Industrias CH S. A. B. de C. V
7D
2.8%
1Y
4.6%

Returns On Capital At Industrias CH S. A. B. de C. V (BMV:ICHB) Have Hit The Brakes

Feb 06
Returns On Capital At Industrias CH S. A. B. de C. V (BMV:ICHB) Have Hit The Brakes
GMEXICO B
Mex$205.76
Grupo México. de
7D
0.5%
1Y
96.1%

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Analysts have raised their price target for Grupo México from MX$165.74 to MX$225.33, citing updated assumptions that include slightly higher projected revenue growth, improved profitability and a higher future P/E multiple following recent Street research. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Grupo México has been mixed, with at least one high profile firm such as JPMorgan turning more cautious.
GCC *
Mex$197.16
GCC. de
7D
2.4%
1Y
-4.7%

Mex$231 - That's What Analysts Think GCC, S.A.B. de C.V. (BMV:GCC) Is Worth After These Results

Feb 01
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MFRISCO A-1
Mex$13.73
Minera Frisco. de
7D
1.6%
1Y
303.8%

Subdued Growth No Barrier To Minera Frisco, S.A.B. de C.V. (BMV:MFRISCOA-1) With Shares Advancing 59%

Jan 29
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PE&OLES *
Mex$1,087.07
Industrias Peñoles. de
7D
5.8%
1Y
235.1%
CYDSASA A
Mex$17.50
Cydsa. de
7D
2.3%
1Y
0.6%