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Mexican (IPC) Materials Sector Analysis

UpdatedJul 11, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies14
  • 7D0.5%
  • 3M-2.3%
  • 1Y62.4%
  • YTD11.1%

Over the last 7 days, the Materials industry has dropped 1.0%, driven by Grupo México. de declining 2.1%. Over the past 12 months, the industry was up 60%. Earnings are forecast to grow by 10% annually.

Sector Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sat, 11 Jul 2026Mex$2.6tMex$1.2tMex$146.4b15.7x17.5x2.1x
Mon, 08 Jun 2026Mex$2.6tMex$1.2tMex$146.4b16x17.7x2.2x
Wed, 06 May 2026Mex$2.5tMex$1.2tMex$135.2b21.4x18.7x2.2x
Fri, 03 Apr 2026Mex$2.5tMex$1.2tMex$126.5b18.6x19.9x2.2x
Sun, 01 Mar 2026Mex$2.8tMex$1.1tMex$112.3b23.6x25x2.5x
Tue, 27 Jan 2026Mex$2.6tMex$1.1tMex$112.3b20.4x23x2.4x
Thu, 25 Dec 2025Mex$2.4tMex$1.1tMex$115.8b18.1x20.5x2.1x
Sat, 22 Nov 2025Mex$2.0tMex$1.3tMex$118.6b15.2x17.1x1.6x
Mon, 20 Oct 2025Mex$2.1tMex$1.3tMex$110.3b16.1x18.8x1.6x
Wed, 17 Sep 2025Mex$1.9tMex$1.3tMex$109.8b15.5x17.6x1.5x
Fri, 15 Aug 2025Mex$1.7tMex$1.1tMex$113.3b13.8x15.3x1.5x
Sun, 13 Jul 2025Mex$1.6tMex$1.1tMex$110.2b12.9x14.6x1.4x
Tue, 10 Jun 2025Mex$1.6tMex$1.2tMex$112.2b12x13.8x1.3x
Thu, 08 May 2025Mex$1.5tMex$1.2tMex$116.6b10.9x12.6x1.2x
Sat, 05 Apr 2025Mex$1.3tMex$1.2tMex$115.7b9.9x11.2x1.1x
Mon, 03 Mar 2025Mex$1.4tMex$1.2tMex$116.7b10.1x11.6x1.1x
Wed, 29 Jan 2025Mex$1.4tMex$1.2tMex$94.3b9.4x14.7x1.1x
Fri, 27 Dec 2024Mex$1.3tMex$1.2tMex$92.9b9.9x14.4x1.1x
Sun, 24 Nov 2024Mex$1.4tMex$1.2tMex$94.0b10.2x14.7x1.1x
Tue, 22 Oct 2024Mex$1.4tMex$1.2tMex$84.9b11.6x17x1.2x
Thu, 19 Sep 2024Mex$1.4tMex$1.1tMex$82.0b11.4x16.7x1.2x
Sat, 17 Aug 2024Mex$1.4tMex$1.1tMex$79.3b11.8x18x1.3x
Mon, 15 Jul 2024Mex$1.5tMex$1.1tMex$68.0b12.8x21.4x1.4x
Wed, 12 Jun 2024Mex$1.3tMex$1.1tMex$71.3b11.3x18.7x1.2x
Fri, 10 May 2024Mex$1.4tMex$1.0tMex$64.8b13.7x21.8x1.4x
Sun, 07 Apr 2024Mex$1.5tMex$1.0tMex$68.1b14.4x21.7x1.4x
Tue, 05 Mar 2024Mex$1.3tMex$1.1tMex$70.1b12.1x18x1.2x
Thu, 01 Feb 2024Mex$1.3tMex$1.1tMex$89.4b17x15x1.2x
Sat, 30 Dec 2023Mex$1.4tMex$1.1tMex$88.4b17.4x15.7x1.2x
Mon, 27 Nov 2023Mex$1.2tMex$1.1tMex$89.0b15.7x13.6x1.1x
Wed, 25 Oct 2023Mex$1.2tMex$1.2tMex$93.1b14.7x12.4x1x
Fri, 22 Sep 2023Mex$1.3tMex$1.1tMex$91.1b17.1x14x1.1x
Sun, 20 Aug 2023Mex$1.3tMex$1.1tMex$90.2b16.3x14x1.1x
Tue, 18 Jul 2023Mex$1.3tMex$1.1tMex$99.4b14.7x13x1.1x
Price to Earnings Ratio

13x


Total Market Cap: Mex$1.3tTotal Earnings: Mex$99.4bTotal Revenue: Mex$1.1tTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Mexican Materials Sector Price to Earnings3Y Average 16.7x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are relatively neutral on the Mexican Materials industry at the moment, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates to remain steady.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PE ratio of 16.7x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.5x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 2.1x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Materials industry have grown 14% per year over the last three years, while revenues have remained mostly flat.
  • This means that companies overall are more efficiently conducting business since profits are increasing while sales have been flat.

Industry Trends

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

MX Market-0.47%
Materials0.49%
Basic Materials0.92%
Paper and Forestry Products0.92%
Metals and Mining0.49%
Packaging-0.35%
Chemicals-1.77%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Basic Materials industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 16.9x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 21.1%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 3.5% per year.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Chemicals industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 84% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings growth rate of 29% 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$789.562.3%
+Mex$7.2b		53.6%PE9.7x
CEMEX CPO CEMEX. deMex$21.862.0%
+Mex$6.2b		59.2%PE36.1x
MFRISCO A-1 Minera Frisco. deMex$13.826.2%
+Mex$4.9b		273.5%PE28.4x
TEAK CPO Proteak Uno. deMex$0.110.9%
+Mex$369.4k		-59.3%PS0.08x

Latest News

ALPEK A
Mex$12.57
ALPEK. de
7D
-1.7%
1Y
25.8%
Narrative Update • Jul 10

ALPEK A: Freight Driven Margin Support Faces Execution And Normalization Risks

The analyst price target for Alpek has moved from MX$10.00 to MX$11.90 as analysts point to improved margin potential, supported by higher ocean freight costs that are widening import-parity spreads in petrochemicals. Analyst Commentary on Alpek Recent research on Alpek highlights the stock as a way to gain exposure to petrochemical margins that are being supported by higher ocean freight costs.
GCC *
Mex$202.20
GCC. de
7D
-3.1%
1Y
16.3%
Narrative Update • Jul 08

GCC *: Profit Margin Execution Will Drive Rerated Upside Potential

Analysts have lifted their price target for GCC SAB to MX$230.01 from MX$198.17, reflecting updated assumptions that include a slightly lower discount rate, a higher projected profit margin, and a modestly lower future P/E multiple, in line with recent research upgrades to Outperform and reiterated MX$245 external targets. Analyst Commentary on GCC Recent research on GCC points to a more constructive stance, but there are still several caution flags that readers should weigh carefully.
CEMEX CPO
Mex$21.86
CEMEX. de
7D
2.0%
1Y
59.2%
Narrative Update • Jul 07

CEMEX CPO: Higher Expected Margins Will Support Future Earnings Multiple

The analyst price target for CEMEX de has been revised from MX$25.09 to MX$26.17. This change reflects updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, discount rate and future P/E that analysts now consider more appropriate for the stock.
GMEXICO B
Mex$199.23
Grupo México. de
7D
-0.1%
1Y
73.4%
Narrative Update • Jul 07

GMEXICO B: Recent Upgrade And Higher P/E Assumptions May Support Future Upside

Grupo México's updated analyst price target has moved to MX$284.97 from MX$235.53. This shift reflects analysts' refreshed views following recent target increases from several firms that cited revised assumptions for growth, profitability and future P/E levels.
MFRISCO A-1
Mex$13.82
Minera Frisco. de
7D
6.2%
1Y
273.5%
ORBIA *
Mex$22.47
Orbia Advance Corporation. de
7D
-2.3%
1Y
70.9%
Narrative Update • Jul 02

ORBIA *: Higher MXN 12 Price View Will Support Future Re Rating

Analysts have raised their price target for Orbia Advance Corporation. de by MX$12, citing updated assumptions for fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E that together support a higher valuation range.
AUTLAN B
Mex$7.48
Compañía Minera Autlán. de
7D
-1.6%
1Y
11.1%
PE&OLES *
Mex$789.56
Industrias Peñoles. de
7D
2.3%
1Y
53.6%
TEAK CPO
Mex$0.11
Proteak Uno. de
7D
0.9%
1Y
-59.3%
VITRO A
Mex$5.24
Vitro. de
7D
-0.4%
1Y
2.7%