COMMERCIAL METALS CO (CMC) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:CMC • US2017231034

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This CMC fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. CMC Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • CMC had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year CMC had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • In the past 5 years CMC has always been profitable.
  • Each year in the past 5 years CMC had a positive operating cash flow.
CMC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCMC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M -500M 1B

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of CMC (5.28%) is better than 74.68% of its industry peers.
  • CMC has a better Return On Equity (11.47%) than 74.05% of its industry peers.
  • CMC has a Return On Invested Capital of 6.66%. This is in the better half of the industry: CMC outperforms 63.92% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CMC is significantly below the industry average of 61.57%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.28%
ROE 11.47%
ROIC 6.66%
ROA(3y)7.08%
ROA(5y)9.93%
ROE(3y)11.39%
ROE(5y)17.84%
ROIC(3y)10.48%
ROIC(5y)13.05%
CMC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCMC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 6.02%, CMC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.25% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CMC's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • With a decent Operating Margin value of 8.40%, CMC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.29% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CMC's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • CMC's Gross Margin of 17.74% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CMC outperforms 55.06% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CMC has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 8.4%
PM (TTM) 6.02%
GM 17.74%
OM growth 3Y-23.36%
OM growth 5Y-5.09%
PM growth 3Y-57%
PM growth 5Y-26.62%
GM growth 3Y-9.09%
GM growth 5Y-1.94%
CMC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCMC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20

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2. CMC Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CMC is destroying value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for CMC has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, CMC has less shares outstanding
  • CMC has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
CMC Yearly Shares OutstandingCMC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
CMC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCMC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 2.85 indicates that CMC is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • CMC has a Altman-Z score (2.85) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • CMC has a debt to FCF ratio of 8.54. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as CMC would need 8.54 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • CMC has a Debt to FCF ratio of 8.54. This is in the better half of the industry: CMC outperforms 65.19% of its industry peers.
  • CMC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.75. This is a neutral value indicating CMC is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • CMC has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.75. This is in the lower half of the industry: CMC underperforms 79.75% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.75
Debt/FCF 8.54
Altman-Z 2.85
ROIC/WACC0.53
WACC12.67%
CMC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCMC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.3 Liquidity

  • CMC has a Current Ratio of 2.38. This indicates that CMC is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of CMC (2.38) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.55 indicates that CMC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • CMC has a Quick ratio of 1.55. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CMC outperforms 50.63% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.38
Quick Ratio 1.55
CMC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCMC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B

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3. CMC Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • CMC shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 72.64%, which is quite impressive.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 3.60% on average over the past years.
  • The Revenue has grown by 8.38% in the past year. This is quite good.
  • CMC shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 7.33% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)72.64%
EPS 3Y-27.34%
EPS 5Y3.6%
EPS Q2Q%346.15%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.38%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.36%
Revenue growth 5Y7.33%
Sales Q2Q%21.53%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, CMC will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 24.03% on average per year.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 8.06% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y135.53%
EPS Next 2Y54.2%
EPS Next 3Y29.81%
EPS Next 5Y24.03%
Revenue Next Year18.19%
Revenue Next 2Y12.36%
Revenue Next 3Y8.06%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
CMC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCMC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2B 4B 6B 8B
CMC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCMC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2 4 6 8

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4. CMC Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 12.09, the valuation of CMC can be described as correct.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CMC is valued cheaply inside the industry as 94.30% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.17. CMC is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.25 indicates a reasonable valuation of CMC.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CMC is valued cheaply inside the industry as 86.08% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.05. CMC is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.09
Fwd PE 8.25
CMC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCMC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CMC is valued a bit cheaper than 78.48% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 91.14% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CMC, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 17.41
EV/EBITDA 9.49
CMC Per share dataCMC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • CMC's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as CMC's earnings are expected to grow with 29.81% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.09
PEG (5Y)3.36
EPS Next 2Y54.2%
EPS Next 3Y29.81%

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5. CMC Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • CMC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.37%.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.16, CMC pays a better dividend. On top of this CMC pays more dividend than 80.38% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, CMC is paying slightly less dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.37%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of CMC is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 8.46%!
  • CMC has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
  • CMC has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.46%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years14
CMC Yearly Dividends per shareCMC Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.2 0.4 0.6

5.3 Sustainability

  • 15.92% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CMC. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
  • CMC's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP15.92%
EPS Next 2Y54.2%
EPS Next 3Y29.81%
CMC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCMC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M -500M 1B
CMC Dividend Payout.CMC Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CMC Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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CMC Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

COMMERCIAL METALS CO

NYSE:CMC (4/2/2026, 8:15:55 PM)

After market: 61.79 0 (0%)

61.79

-1.08 (-1.72%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)03-26
Earnings (Next)06-22
Inst Owners93.65%
Inst Owner Change0.01%
Ins Owners0.57%
Ins Owner Change3%
Market Cap6.85B
Revenue(TTM)8.39B
Net Income(TTM)505.22M
Analysts77.65
Price Target83.28 (34.78%)
Short Float %4.5%
Short Ratio3.81
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.37%
Yearly Dividend0.72
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.46%
DP15.92%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years14
Ex-Date04-06
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)2.42%
Min EPS beat(2)-11.86%
Max EPS beat(2)16.7%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-2.43%
Min EPS beat(4)-14.1%
Max EPS beat(4)16.7%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-2.92%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)1.01%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)4.21%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.42%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.95%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.89%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.27%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.23%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.89%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.22%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.05%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.14%
PT rev (1m)1.74%
PT rev (3m)16.45%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-6.5%
EPS NQ rev (3m)11.27%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)17.59%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.98%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)6.17%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.72%
Revenue NY rev (3m)5.2%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.09
Fwd PE 8.25
P/S 0.82
P/FCF 17.41
P/OCF 8.16
P/B 1.56
P/tB 3.86
EV/EBITDA 9.49
EPS(TTM)5.11
EY8.27%
EPS(NY)7.49
Fwd EY12.12%
FCF(TTM)3.55
FCFY5.74%
OCF(TTM)7.57
OCFY12.26%
SpS75.62
BVpS39.73
TBVpS16.01
PEG (NY)0.09
PEG (5Y)3.36
Graham Number67.58
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.28%
ROE 11.47%
ROCE 8.59%
ROIC 6.66%
ROICexc 7.09%
ROICexgc 10.78%
OM 8.4%
PM (TTM) 6.02%
GM 17.74%
FCFM 4.69%
ROA(3y)7.08%
ROA(5y)9.93%
ROE(3y)11.39%
ROE(5y)17.84%
ROIC(3y)10.48%
ROIC(5y)13.05%
ROICexc(3y)12.06%
ROICexc(5y)15.07%
ROICexgc(3y)13.75%
ROICexgc(5y)16.82%
ROCE(3y)13.52%
ROCE(5y)16.85%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-30.12%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-6.95%
ROICexc growth 3Y-30.19%
ROICexc growth 5Y-8.85%
OM growth 3Y-23.36%
OM growth 5Y-5.09%
PM growth 3Y-57%
PM growth 5Y-26.62%
GM growth 3Y-9.09%
GM growth 5Y-1.94%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.88
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.75
Debt/FCF 8.54
Debt/EBITDA 3.23
Cap/Depr 139.47%
Cap/Sales 5.32%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 82.01%
Profit Quality 77.9%
Current Ratio 2.38
Quick Ratio 1.55
Altman-Z 2.85
F-Score6
WACC12.67%
ROIC/WACC0.53
Cap/Depr(3y)177.95%
Cap/Depr(5y)180.18%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.38%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.79%
Profit Quality(3y)191.04%
Profit Quality(5y)120.88%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)72.64%
EPS 3Y-27.34%
EPS 5Y3.6%
EPS Q2Q%346.15%
EPS Next Y135.53%
EPS Next 2Y54.2%
EPS Next 3Y29.81%
EPS Next 5Y24.03%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.38%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.36%
Revenue growth 5Y7.33%
Sales Q2Q%21.53%
Revenue Next Year18.19%
Revenue Next 2Y12.36%
Revenue Next 3Y8.06%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y37.97%
EBIT growth 3Y-26.7%
EBIT growth 5Y1.86%
EBIT Next Year158.42%
EBIT Next 3Y40.1%
EBIT Next 5Y30.38%
FCF growth 1Y-40.1%
FCF growth 3Y7.65%
FCF growth 5Y-12.35%
OCF growth 1Y-26%
OCF growth 3Y0.7%
OCF growth 5Y-2%

COMMERCIAL METALS CO / CMC Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for CMC stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to CMC.


What is the valuation status for CMC stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to COMMERCIAL METALS CO (CMC). This can be considered as Undervalued.


How profitable is COMMERCIAL METALS CO (CMC) stock?

COMMERCIAL METALS CO (CMC) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


What is the valuation of COMMERCIAL METALS CO based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for COMMERCIAL METALS CO (CMC) is 12.09 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.56.


What is the financial health of COMMERCIAL METALS CO (CMC) stock?

The financial health rating of COMMERCIAL METALS CO (CMC) is 5 / 10.