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.
1. CMC Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year CMC was profitable.
- In the past year CMC had a positive cash flow from operations.
- CMC had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years CMC always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- CMC has a better Return On Assets (5.28%) than 75.46% of its industry peers.
- CMC's Return On Equity of 11.47% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CMC outperforms 74.85% 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 63.80% of its industry peers.
- CMC had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.48%. This is significantly below the industry average of 58.80%.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
- CMC has a better Profit Margin (6.02%) than 70.55% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CMC has declined.
- CMC's Operating Margin of 8.40% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CMC outperforms 61.96% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CMC has declined.
- CMC has a Gross Margin of 17.74%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CMC outperforms 53.37% of its industry peers.
- CMC's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
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.
- Compared to 1 year ago, CMC has less shares outstanding
- CMC has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, CMC has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.92 indicates that CMC is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.92, CMC is in line with its industry, outperforming 42.33% of the companies in the same 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 64.42% 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 worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.75) than 81.60% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.75 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.54 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.92 |
ROIC/WACC0.53
WACC12.63%
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.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.38, CMC is in line with its industry, outperforming 48.47% of the companies in the same industry.
- CMC has a Quick Ratio of 1.55. This is a normal value and indicates that CMC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- CMC's Quick ratio of 1.55 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CMC outperforms 49.69% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.38 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.55 |
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.
- 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)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 8.13% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y117.45%
EPS Next 2Y48.46%
EPS Next 3Y29.09%
EPS Next 5Y24.03%
Revenue Next Year18.19%
Revenue Next 2Y12.11%
Revenue Next 3Y8.13%
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.
4. CMC Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- CMC is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.61.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CMC is valued cheaply inside the industry as 93.25% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- CMC's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.79.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.02, the valuation of CMC can be described as very reasonable.
- 79.75% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CMC, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 38.88, CMC is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.61 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.02 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CMC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 74.23% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CMC indicates a rather cheap valuation: CMC is cheaper than 88.96% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.59 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.11 |
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's earnings are expected to grow with 29.09% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.12
PEG (5Y)3.78
EPS Next 2Y48.46%
EPS Next 3Y29.09%
5. CMC Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- CMC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.25%.
- CMC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.06. CMC pays more dividend than 80.37% of the companies in the same industry.
- CMC's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.81.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.25% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of CMC is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 8.46%!
- CMC has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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
5.3 Sustainability
- CMC pays out 15.92% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of CMC is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP15.92%
EPS Next 2Y48.46%
EPS Next 3Y29.09%
CMC Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
69.54
+2.02 (+2.99%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)03-26 2026-03-26/bmo
Earnings (Next)06-22 2026-06-22/bmo
Inst Owners93.99%
Inst Owner Change-0.82%
Ins Owners0.57%
Ins Owner Change-0.39%
Market Cap7.71B
Revenue(TTM)8.39B
Net Income(TTM)505.22M
Analysts77.65
Price Target79.82 (14.78%)
Short Float %5.15%
Short Ratio4.44
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.25% |
Yearly Dividend0.72
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.46%
DP15.92%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years14
Ex-Date04-06 2026-04-06 (0.2)
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)-2.49%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-6.52%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.75%
EPS NY rev (1m)-7.67%
EPS NY rev (3m)8.57%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.61%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.94%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.51%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.01%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.61 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.02 | ||
| P/S | 0.92 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.59 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.18 | ||
| P/B | 1.75 | ||
| P/tB | 4.34 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.11 |
EPS(TTM)5.11
EY7.35%
EPS(NY)6.94
Fwd EY9.98%
FCF(TTM)3.55
FCFY5.1%
OCF(TTM)7.58
OCFY10.89%
SpS75.63
BVpS39.73
TBVpS16.01
PEG (NY)0.12
PEG (5Y)3.78
Graham Number67.5907 (-2.8%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.75 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.54 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.23 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 139.47% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.32% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 12.9 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 82.01% | ||
| Profit Quality | 77.9% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.38 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.55 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.92 |
F-Score6
WACC12.63%
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 Y117.45%
EPS Next 2Y48.46%
EPS Next 3Y29.09%
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 2Y12.11%
Revenue Next 3Y8.13%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y37.97%
EBIT growth 3Y-26.7%
EBIT growth 5Y1.86%
EBIT Next Year158.8%
EBIT Next 3Y40.45%
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 13.61 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.75.
What is the financial health of COMMERCIAL METALS CO (CMC) stock?
The financial health rating of COMMERCIAL METALS CO (CMC) is 5 / 10.