- Business
- Corporativo Fragua, S.A.B. de C.V. (FRAGUAB.MX) operates a chain of Superfarmacia pharmacies in Mexico, offering prescription and over-the-counter medicines; medical devices; personal care and hygiene products; perfumery and cosmetics; grocery items including food, fruits, vegetables, bakery, and packaged beverages; household articles and housewares; electronics and white goods; exercise machines; toys; gifts and accessories; photographic equipment and services such as photo printing, restoration, custom calendars, cups, and albums; as well as pet care products under its own brands for items like chips, bottled water, snacks, and iced tea. The company provides additional services including home delivery, payment of utilities, fines, taxes, catalog orders, and financial services; bread production in partnership with Pan Bueno; and ID photo services across its network of over 1,700 stores in 19 states and more than 144 cities. Founded in 1942 and headquartered in Guadalajara, Jalisco, at Avenida Enrique Díaz de León 261 Norte, the company conducts operations through subsidiaries such as Farmacia Guadalajara S.A. de C.V., Fotosistemas Especializados S.A. de C.V., Organización de Vigilancia Comercial S.A. de C.V., and Operadora SFG S. de R.L. de C.V., serving urban and suburban customers with a focus on accessible healthcare and convenience retail.
In recent developments, Corporativo Fragua reported strong financial performance in the second quarter of 2025, with revenue increasing 11% year-over-year to MXN 32.8 billion and net income rising 1.9% to MXN 1.24 billion, driven by organic store expansion and same-store sales growth amid controlled capital expenditures. The company continues its strategy of organic growth, opening new locations such as 24-hour Superfarmacia branches in areas like Jocotepec in early 2025, while enhancing digital capabilities through its mobile app for 24/7 purchases, home delivery in up to 180 minutes, and expanded payment services. No major acquisitions, funding rounds, or strategic alliances were announced in 2024 or 2025; instead, the firm emphasizes internal expansion, distribution center optimizations, and vaccine offerings like updated COVID-19 and influenza shots at select Guadalajara-area stores with on-site medical consultations.