COMMERCIAL METALS CO (CMC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:CMC • US2017231034

82.7 USD
+0.83 (+1.01%)
At close: Feb 4, 2026
82.7 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 2/4/2026, 8:11:19 PM
Fundamental Rating

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We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to CMC. CMC was compared to 157 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. CMC has an average financial health and profitability rating. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on CMC. With these ratings, CMC could be worth investigating further for value investing!.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year CMC was profitable.
  • CMC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • Each year in the past 5 years CMC has been profitable.
  • In the past 5 years CMC always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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

  • CMC's Return On Assets of 4.74% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CMC outperforms 73.89% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 10.15%, CMC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.16% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CMC's Return On Invested Capital of 5.82% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CMC outperforms 64.33% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CMC is in line with the industry average of 10.48%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (10.48%) for CMC is well above the current ROIC(5.82%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.74%
ROE 10.15%
ROIC 5.82%
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

  • With a decent Profit Margin value of 5.46%, CMC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.79% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CMC's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 7.51%, CMC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.15% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CMC has declined.
  • CMC has a Gross Margin (16.47%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CMC has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 7.51%
PM (TTM) 5.46%
GM 16.47%
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. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CMC is still creating some value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, CMC has less shares outstanding
  • The number of shares outstanding for CMC has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, CMC has a worse debt to assets ratio.
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 3.45 indicates that CMC is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • CMC has a Altman-Z score of 3.45. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CMC outperforms 45.86% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of CMC is 11.32, which is on the high side as it means it would take CMC, 11.32 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of CMC (11.32) is better than 60.51% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.77 indicates that CMC is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.77, CMC is not doing good in the industry: 80.89% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.77
Debt/FCF 11.32
Altman-Z 3.45
ROIC/WACC0.56
WACC10.43%
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

  • A Current Ratio of 4.47 indicates that CMC has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 4.47, CMC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.71% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CMC has a Quick Ratio of 3.70. This indicates that CMC is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • CMC has a Quick ratio of 3.70. This is in the better half of the industry: CMC outperforms 73.89% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 4.47
Quick Ratio 3.7
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. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 17.60% over the past year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 3.60% on average over the past years.
  • CMC shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 2.26%.
  • Measured over the past years, CMC shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 7.33% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)17.6%
EPS 3Y-27.34%
EPS 5Y3.6%
EPS Q2Q%135.9%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.26%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.36%
Revenue growth 5Y7.33%
Sales Q2Q%11.03%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 29.81% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
  • CMC is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 7.16% yearly.
EPS Next Y137.75%
EPS Next 2Y53.42%
EPS Next 3Y29.81%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year16.56%
Revenue Next 2Y11.51%
Revenue Next 3Y7.16%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
  • The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
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 2 4 6 8

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 19.64 indicates a rather expensive valuation of CMC.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CMC is valued cheaper than 89.81% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CMC to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.25), we can say CMC is valued slightly cheaper.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 11.15, which indicates a very decent valuation of CMC.
  • 84.71% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CMC, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 27.50. CMC is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.64
Fwd PE 11.15
CMC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCMC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • CMC's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CMC is cheaper than 73.89% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CMC's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CMC is cheaper than 82.80% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 31.01
EV/EBITDA 12.84
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.
  • CMC has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • CMC's earnings are expected to grow with 29.81% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.14
PEG (5Y)5.46
EPS Next 2Y53.42%
EPS Next 3Y29.81%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a yearly dividend of 0.92%, CMC is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • CMC's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.01.
  • With a Dividend Yield of 0.92, CMC pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.92%

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 Years4
Div Non Decr Years13
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

  • CMC pays out 18.48% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
  • CMC's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP18.48%
EPS Next 2Y53.42%
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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COMMERCIAL METALS CO

NYSE:CMC (2/4/2026, 8:11:19 PM)

After market: 82.7 0 (0%)

82.7

+0.83 (+1.01%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)01-08
Earnings (Next)03-18
Inst Owners95.09%
Inst Owner Change-2.78%
Ins Owners0.57%
Ins Owner Change3.7%
Market Cap9.18B
Revenue(TTM)8.01B
Net Income(TTM)437.66M
Analysts76.47
Price Target79.82 (-3.48%)
Short Float %3.7%
Short Ratio3.49
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.92%
Yearly Dividend0.72
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.46%
DP18.48%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years13
Ex-Date01-16
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)8.11%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.47%
Max EPS beat(2)16.7%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-2.22%
Min EPS beat(4)-14.1%
Max EPS beat(4)16.7%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)0.67%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)2.16%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)5.84%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.17%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.45%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.89%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.09%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.23%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.89%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.34%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.1%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.28%
PT rev (1m)11.6%
PT rev (3m)20.01%
EPS NQ rev (1m)6.33%
EPS NQ rev (3m)15.77%
EPS NY rev (1m)18.7%
EPS NY rev (3m)33.94%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)3.38%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)4.24%
Revenue NY rev (1m)3.75%
Revenue NY rev (3m)6.19%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.64
Fwd PE 11.15
P/S 1.15
P/FCF 31.01
P/OCF 13
P/B 2.13
P/tB 2.46
EV/EBITDA 12.84
EPS(TTM)4.21
EY5.09%
EPS(NY)7.41
Fwd EY8.96%
FCF(TTM)2.67
FCFY3.22%
OCF(TTM)6.36
OCFY7.69%
SpS72.12
BVpS38.83
TBVpS33.56
PEG (NY)0.14
PEG (5Y)5.46
Graham Number60.65
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.74%
ROE 10.15%
ROCE 7.51%
ROIC 5.82%
ROICexc 6.67%
ROICexgc 7.28%
OM 7.51%
PM (TTM) 5.46%
GM 16.47%
FCFM 3.7%
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-Score7
Asset Turnover0.87
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.77
Debt/FCF 11.32
Debt/EBITDA 3.72
Cap/Depr 142.31%
Cap/Sales 5.12%
Interest Coverage 11.07
Cash Conversion 79.39%
Profit Quality 67.67%
Current Ratio 4.47
Quick Ratio 3.7
Altman-Z 3.45
F-Score7
WACC10.43%
ROIC/WACC0.56
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)17.6%
EPS 3Y-27.34%
EPS 5Y3.6%
EPS Q2Q%135.9%
EPS Next Y137.75%
EPS Next 2Y53.42%
EPS Next 3Y29.81%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.26%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.36%
Revenue growth 5Y7.33%
Sales Q2Q%11.03%
Revenue Next Year16.56%
Revenue Next 2Y11.51%
Revenue Next 3Y7.16%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y2.43%
EBIT growth 3Y-26.7%
EBIT growth 5Y1.86%
EBIT Next Year153.71%
EBIT Next 3Y38.94%
EBIT Next 5Y30.53%
FCF growth 1Y-57.21%
FCF growth 3Y7.65%
FCF growth 5Y-12.35%
OCF growth 1Y-42.71%
OCF growth 3Y0.7%
OCF growth 5Y-2%

COMMERCIAL METALS CO / CMC 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.


What is the profitability of CMC stock?

COMMERCIAL METALS CO (CMC) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for CMC stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for COMMERCIAL METALS CO (CMC) is 19.64 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.13.


What is the expected EPS growth for COMMERCIAL METALS CO (CMC) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of COMMERCIAL METALS CO (CMC) is expected to grow by 137.75% in the next year.