TIGO vs LILA vs AMX vs TKC vs CSCO

For growth investors, Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri A.

S. (TKC) is the stronger pick with 55. 6% revenue growth year-over-year, versus -0. 3% for Liberty Latin America Ltd. (LILA). Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri A. S. (TKC) offers the better valuation at 11. 2x trailing P/E (0. 2x forward), making it the more compelling value choice. Analysts rate Millicom International Cellular S. A. (TIGO) a "Buy" — based on 11 analyst ratings — the highest consensus in this comparison. The "better buy" depends entirely on your goals: growth investors should weight revenue trajectory, value investors should weight P/E and PEG, and income investors should weight dividend yield and streak.

On trailing P/E, Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri A.

S. (TKC) is the cheapest at 11. 2x versus Millicom International Cellular S. A. at 54. 7x. On forward P/E, Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri A. S. is actually cheaper at 0. 2x. The PEG ratio (P/E divided by earnings growth rate) is the most growth-adjusted single valuation metric: Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri A. S. wins at 0. 00x versus Millicom International Cellular S. A. 's 0. 77x — a PEG below 1. 0 traditionally signals the market is underpricing earnings growth.

Over the past 5 years, América Móvil, S.

A. B. de C. V. (AMX) delivered a total return of +247. 7%, compared to -45. 4% for Liberty Latin America Ltd. (LILA). Over 10 years, the gap is even starker: CSCO returned +318. 3% versus LILA's -80. 3%. Past returns do not guarantee future results, and the stock with the higher historical return may already have its best growth priced in.

By beta (market sensitivity over 5 years), Millicom International Cellular S.

A. (TIGO) is the lower-risk stock at 0. 14β versus Cisco Systems, Inc. 's 0. 90β — meaning CSCO is approximately 564% more volatile than TIGO relative to the S&P 500. On balance sheet safety, Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri A. S. (TKC) carries a lower debt/equity ratio of 56% versus 9% for Liberty Latin America Ltd. — giving it more financial flexibility in a downturn.

By revenue growth (latest reported year), Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri A.

S. (TKC) is pulling ahead at 55. 6% versus -0. 3% for Liberty Latin America Ltd. (LILA). On earnings-per-share growth, the picture is similar: Millicom International Cellular S. A. grew EPS 407. 3% year-over-year, compared to 0. 4% for Cisco Systems, Inc.. Over a 3-year CAGR, TKC leads at 15. 3% annualised revenue growth. Higher growth typically commands a higher valuation multiple — check whether the premium P/E or P/S is justified by the growth rate using the PEG ratio.

Cisco Systems, Inc.

(CSCO) is the more profitable company, earning 18. 0% net margin versus -13. 8% for Liberty Latin America Ltd. — meaning it keeps 18. 0% of every revenue dollar as bottom-line profit. Operating margin tells a similar story: TIGO leads at 23. 1% versus 16. 2% for LILA. At the gross margin level — before operating expenses — TIGO leads at 75. 5%, reflecting greater pricing power or product mix advantage. Stronger margins indicate durable pricing power, lower cost of revenue, or higher mix of software/services. They are one of the clearest signs of business quality.

The PEG ratio (forward P/E divided by expected earnings growth rate) is the most precise measure of undervaluation relative to growth potential.

By this metric, Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri A. S. (TKC) is the more undervalued stock at a PEG of 0. 00x versus Millicom International Cellular S. A. 's 0. 77x. A PEG below 1. 0 is traditionally considered the threshold for growth-adjusted undervaluation. On forward earnings alone, Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri A. S. (TKC) trades at 0. 2x forward P/E versus 23. 2x for Cisco Systems, Inc. — 23. 0x cheaper on a one-year earnings basis. Analyst consensus price targets imply the most upside for LILA: 4. 8% to $8. 00.

In this comparison, TKC (2.

8% yield), AMX (2. 2% yield), CSCO (1. 7% yield) pay a dividend. TIGO, LILA do not pay a meaningful dividend and should not be held primarily for income.

For long-horizon retirement investors, América Móvil, S.

A. B. de C. V. (AMX) is the stronger choice — it scores higher on the combination of lower volatility, dividend reliability, and long-term compounding (low volatility (β 0. 53), 2. 2% yield, +316. 7% 10Y return). Both have compounded well over 10 years (AMX: +316. 7%, LILA: -80. 3%), confirming both are viable long-term holds — but the lower-volatility option typically results in less emotional selling during corrections. Retirement portfolios generally favour predictability over maximum returns. Consult a financial advisor before making allocation decisions.

These companies operate in different sectors (TIGO (Communication Services) and LILA (Communication Services) and AMX (Communication Services) and TKC (Communication Services) and CSCO (Technology)), which means they face different economic cycles, regulatory environments, and macro sensitivities — making direct comparison nuanced.

In terms of investment character: TIGO is a mid-cap quality compounder stock; LILA is a small-cap quality compounder stock; AMX is a mid-cap quality compounder stock; TKC is a small-cap high-growth stock; CSCO is a large-cap quality compounder stock. AMX, TKC, CSCO pay a dividend while TIGO, LILA do not, making them suitable for different income and tax situations. These fundamental differences mean investors should not choose between them on a single metric — the "better stock" depends entirely on which of these characteristics aligns with your investment strategy.