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Mexican (IPC) Materials Sector Analysis

UpdatedDec 18, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies14
  • 7D-3.7%
  • 3M17.8%
  • 1Y65.7%
  • YTD63.6%

The Materials is pretty flat in the last 7 days, but CEMEX. de has stood out, gaining 3.6%. The past year has been better, since the industry has gained 63% in that time. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 9.8% annually.

Sector Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Thu, 18 Dec 2025Mex$2.2tMex$1.1tMex$116.2b17x18.9x2x
Sat, 15 Nov 2025Mex$2.1tMex$1.3tMex$117.5b15.6x18x1.7x
Mon, 13 Oct 2025Mex$2.0tMex$1.3tMex$111.2b15.6x18.2x1.6x
Wed, 10 Sep 2025Mex$1.9tMex$1.1tMex$112.3b15.3x16.6x1.6x
Fri, 08 Aug 2025Mex$1.7tMex$1.1tMex$111.6b13.5x15.2x1.5x
Sun, 06 Jul 2025Mex$1.6tMex$1.1tMex$110.1b12.6x14.4x1.4x
Tue, 03 Jun 2025Mex$1.5tMex$1.2tMex$113.0b11x13.2x1.3x
Thu, 01 May 2025Mex$1.4tMex$1.2tMex$112.5b10.6x12.6x1.2x
Sat, 29 Mar 2025Mex$1.4tMex$1.2tMex$115.3b10.3x12.3x1.2x
Mon, 24 Feb 2025Mex$1.4tMex$1.2tMex$115.2b10.6x12.4x1.2x
Wed, 22 Jan 2025Mex$1.4tMex$1.2tMex$94.7b9.5x14.5x1.1x
Fri, 20 Dec 2024Mex$1.3tMex$1.2tMex$93.3b10x14.4x1.1x
Sun, 17 Nov 2024Mex$1.4tMex$1.2tMex$93.6b10.2x14.6x1.1x
Tue, 15 Oct 2024Mex$1.5tMex$1.1tMex$82.0b11.9x17.7x1.3x
Thu, 12 Sep 2024Mex$1.3tMex$1.2tMex$84.1b11x15.9x1.1x
Sat, 10 Aug 2024Mex$1.4tMex$1.1tMex$79.6b11.6x17.4x1.2x
Mon, 08 Jul 2024Mex$1.4tMex$1.1tMex$69.8b12.3x20x1.3x
Wed, 05 Jun 2024Mex$1.3tMex$1.1tMex$69.0b11.7x19.4x1.3x
Fri, 03 May 2024Mex$1.4tMex$1.0tMex$65.1b13.5x22.2x1.4x
Sun, 31 Mar 2024Mex$1.4tMex$1.0tMex$68.6b13.6x20.6x1.4x
Tue, 27 Feb 2024Mex$1.3tMex$1.1tMex$70.2b12.2x18.2x1.2x
Thu, 25 Jan 2024Mex$1.3tMex$1.1tMex$89.6b16.1x14.2x1.1x
Sat, 23 Dec 2023Mex$1.4tMex$1.1tMex$88.4b17.5x15.6x1.2x
Mon, 20 Nov 2023Mex$1.2tMex$1.1tMex$89.5b15.2x13.6x1.1x
Wed, 18 Oct 2023Mex$1.2tMex$1.2tMex$94.6b14.7x12.6x1x
Fri, 15 Sep 2023Mex$1.2tMex$1.1tMex$90.6b17x13.7x1.1x
Sun, 13 Aug 2023Mex$1.3tMex$1.2tMex$95.6b16.5x13.5x1.1x
Tue, 11 Jul 2023Mex$1.3tMex$1.2tMex$100.9b14x12.4x1.1x
Thu, 08 Jun 2023Mex$1.3tMex$1.2tMex$103.0b14.1x12.5x1.1x
Sat, 06 May 2023Mex$1.3tMex$1.2tMex$106.8b13.5x12.3x1.1x
Mon, 03 Apr 2023Mex$1.3tMex$1.2tMex$112.8b11.3x11.3x1.1x
Wed, 01 Mar 2023Mex$1.2tMex$1.2tMex$116.2b10.7x10.5x1x
Fri, 27 Jan 2023Mex$1.3tMex$1.3tMex$124.6b10.2x10.4x1x
Sun, 25 Dec 2022Mex$1.2tMex$1.3tMex$128.0b9.2x9.1x0.9x
Price to Earnings Ratio

9.1x


Total Market Cap: Mex$1.2tTotal Earnings: Mex$128.0bTotal Revenue: Mex$1.3tTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Mexican Materials Sector Price to Earnings3Y Average 15x202320242025
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 19.5x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 15.0x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.2x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 2.0x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Materials industry have declined 3.2% per year over the last three years,
  • Revenues have also declined 4.4% per year.
  • This means overall sales from these companies are declining and profits are subsequently falling as well.

Industry Trends

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

MX Market-2.63%
Materials-3.66%
Packaging3.60%
Basic Materials-0.78%
Chemicals-2.83%
Metals and Mining-4.38%
Paper and Forestry Products-26.00%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Metals and Mining industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 13.7x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 7.8%, which is lower than the prior year's growth of 20.8% per year.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Chemicals industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 83% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings decline of 81% per year.
  • In contrast, the Basic Materials industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 6.8% 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
MFRISCO A-1 Minera Frisco. deMex$9.013.9%
+Mex$2.1b		157.4%PE58.6x
ALPEK A ALPEK. deMex$9.872.4%
+Mex$483.1m		-27.1%PS0.2x
VITRO A Vitro. deMex$6.003.4%
+Mex$94.0m		-31.8%PE2.5x
AUTLAN B Compañía Minera Autlán. deMex$7.362.2%
+Mex$50.3m		-3.0%PS0.4x
CONVER A Convertidora Industrial. deMex$1.956.6%
+Mex$9.6m		8.3%PE6.4x

Latest News

CEMEX CPO
Mex$20.10
CEMEX. de
7D
-0.05%
1Y
77.2%
GMEXICO B
Mex$162.76
Grupo México. de
7D
-5.7%
1Y
67.0%

GMEXICO B Will Face Pressure From Project Delays Despite Higher Copper Prices

The analyst price target for Grupo México has been raised to approximately MXN 83 from about MXN 76, as analysts factor in higher long term copper and precious metal price assumptions, along with improved revenue growth expectations, despite a more conservative profit margin outlook. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Grupo México reflects a more balanced, and in some cases cautious, reassessment of the company’s risk reward profile.
ALPEK A
Mex$9.87
ALPEK. de
7D
2.4%
1Y
-27.1%
PE&OLES *
Mex$794.60
Industrias Peñoles. de
7D
-1.0%
1Y
187.7%

Industrias Peñoles, S.A.B. de C.V. (BMV:PE&OLES) Could Be Riskier Than It Looks

Dec 10
Industrias Peñoles, S.A.B. de C.V. (BMV:PE&OLES) Could Be Riskier Than It Looks
GCC *
Mex$183.62
GCC. de
7D
-3.7%
1Y
1.7%

GCC *: Rising Profitability Is Expected To Drive Future Share Price Upside

Analysts have modestly reduced their price target on GCC.de from approximately €230.41 to €229.68. This reflects slightly lower growth expectations, partly offset by improved margin forecasts and a lower assumed future valuation multiple.
ORBIA *
Mex$15.93
Orbia Advance Corporation. de
7D
-6.7%
1Y
5.4%

ORBIA * Margin Improvements Will Support Re Rating At Upgraded MXN 21 Price

Analysts nudged their price target on Orbia Advance Corporation de slightly higher to MXN 21, citing improved profit margin expectations and a more favorable valuation outlook despite modestly softer revenue growth assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent research commentary reflects a generally constructive stance on Orbia Advance Corporation de, highlighted by a rating upgrade alongside a modest increase in the price target to MXN 21.
MFRISCO A-1
Mex$9.01
Minera Frisco. de
7D
3.9%
1Y
157.4%

Why We Like The Returns At Minera Frisco. de (BMV:MFRISCOA-1)

Nov 29
Why We Like The Returns At Minera Frisco. de (BMV:MFRISCOA-1)
CONVER A
Mex$1.95
Convertidora Industrial. de
7D
6.6%
1Y
8.3%
VITRO A
Mex$6.00
Vitro. de
7D
3.4%
1Y
-31.8%

We Like The Quality Of Vitro. de's (BMV:VITROA) Earnings

Nov 06
We Like The Quality Of Vitro. de's (BMV:VITROA) Earnings
ICH B
Mex$171.75
Industrias CH S. A. B. de C. V
7D
-1.9%
1Y
-4.3%
CMOCTEZ *
Mex$80.00
Corporación Moctezuma. de
7D
-1.2%
1Y
5.3%
CYDSASA A
Mex$17.30
Cydsa. de
7D
-0.2%
1Y
1.8%
AUTLAN B
Mex$7.36
Compañía Minera Autlán. de
7D
2.2%
1Y
-3.0%