Operating Margin - Becle SAB de CV (BMV:CUERVO)

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Price: 21.07 MXN 1.3%

Market Cap: 75.7B MXN

21.6%

Current

17%

Average

8.7%

Industry

Operating Margin represents how efficiently a company is able to generate profit through its core operations.

Higher ratios are generally better, illustrating the company is efficient in its operations and is good at turning sales into profits.

Operating Margin

21.6%

Operating Profit

9.7B

Revenue

44.9B

Operating Margin Across Competitors

Country		Company	Market Cap	Operating Margin
MX		Becle SAB de CV BMV:CUERVO	75.7B MXN	22%
CN		Kweichow Moutai Co Ltd SSE:600519	1.8T CNY	68%
CN		Wuliangye Yibin Co Ltd SZSE:000858	439B CNY	44%
UK		Diageo PLC LSE:DGE	37.4B GBP	21%
ZA	D	Distell Group Holdings Ltd JSE:DGH	40.7B Zac	9%
CN		Shanxi Xinghuacun Fen Wine Factory Co Ltd SSE:600809	216.5B CNY	44%
CN		Luzhou Laojiao Co Ltd SZSE:000568	180.5B CNY	55%
US		Constellation Brands Inc NYSE:STZ	25B USD	33%
FR		Pernod Ricard SA PAR:RI	19.3B EUR	27%
US		Brown-Forman Corp NYSE:BF.B	14.3B USD	30%
CN		Jiangsu Yanghe Brewery Joint-Stock Co Ltd SZSE:002304	93.9B CNY	16%

Becle SAB de CV
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Economic Moat

None

Market Cap

75.7B MXN

Industry

Beverages

Becle SAB de CV, a company steeped in tradition and ambition, is the heart behind one of the world's most renowned tequila brands, Jose Cuervo. Established in 1758, its roots run deep into the agave fields of Mexico, embodying centuries of craftsmanship and a distinct heritage. Over the years, Becle has transformed itself from a family-run operation into a dynamic public company, all while clinging to its original mission: delivering premium spirits with authenticity and passion. The company is structured through various segments that comprise its diverse product portfolio, ranging from tequila and other spirits to ready-to-drink beverages. Through strategic brand diversification and global distribution networks, Becle extends its reach beyond the traditional tequila heartlands, ensuring a presence in key international markets. Financially, Becle's engine runs on a finely-tuned machinery of production, distribution, and marketing strategies. It controls the entire value chain from cultivating blue agave—a process that takes several years—to distilling and aging its spirits. This vertical integration allows Becle to manage costs meticulously and maintain quality standards that boost their premium positioning. Revenue streams are bolstered by extensive marketing campaigns and strategic partnerships with distributors worldwide, allowing the brand to capture market share in both established and emerging markets. As the global appetite for premium spirits grows, particularly in regions like North America and Europe, Becle continues to solidify its position as a leading player in the spirits industry, blending tradition and modernity in every bottle.

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