FMC CORP (FMC) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:FMC • US3024913036
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This FMC fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. FMC Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year FMC was profitable.
- In the past year FMC has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
- FMC had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
- The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: FMC reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of FMC (-23.13%) is worse than 89.16% of its industry peers.
- With a Return On Equity value of -108.16%, FMC is not doing good in the industry: 87.95% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- With a Return On Invested Capital value of 2.76%, FMC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 44.58% of the companies in the same industry.
- FMC had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.80%. This is in line with the industry average of 6.54%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -23.13% | ||
| ROE | -108.16% | ||
| ROIC | 2.76% |
ROA(3y)-3.05%
ROA(5y)0.86%
ROE(3y)-23.57%
ROE(5y)-5.09%
ROIC(3y)4.8%
ROIC(5y)7.58%
1.3 Margins
- The Operating Margin of FMC (6.71%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- FMC's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 37.00%, FMC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.11% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of FMC has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 6.71% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 37% |
OM growth 3Y-31.2%
OM growth 5Y-21.78%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.65%
GM growth 5Y-3.49%
2. FMC Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- FMC has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, FMC has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
- The number of shares outstanding for FMC has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- FMC has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.36, we must say that FMC is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- FMC has a worse Altman-Z score (1.36) than 71.08% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.68 is on the high side and indicates that FMC has dependencies on debt financing.
- FMC has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.68) than 79.52% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.68 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.36 |
ROIC/WACC0.3
WACC9.11%
2.3 Liquidity
- FMC has a Current Ratio of 1.32. This is a normal value and indicates that FMC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- FMC has a Current ratio of 1.32. This is in the lower half of the industry: FMC underperforms 79.52% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.00 indicates that FMC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.00, FMC is doing worse than 61.45% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.32 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1 |
3. FMC Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- FMC shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -14.70%.
- The earnings per share for FMC have been decreasing by -13.75% on average. This is quite bad
- Looking at the last year, FMC shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -18.34% in the last year.
- FMC shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -5.67% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-14.7%
EPS 3Y-26.35%
EPS 5Y-13.75%
EPS Q2Q%-32.96%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-18.34%
Revenue growth 3Y-15.77%
Revenue growth 5Y-5.67%
Sales Q2Q%-11.29%
3.2 Future
- FMC is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 0.13% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.06% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-34.32%
EPS Next 2Y-9.7%
EPS Next 3Y-4.57%
EPS Next 5Y0.13%
Revenue Next Year-5.21%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.63%
Revenue Next 3Y0.2%
Revenue Next 5Y2.06%
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 accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. FMC Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 6.00, the valuation of FMC can be described as very cheap.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, FMC is valued cheaply inside the industry as 98.80% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of FMC to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.60), we can say FMC is valued rather cheaply.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.13, the valuation of FMC can be described as reasonable.
- 93.98% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FMC, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FMC to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.84), we can say FMC is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.13 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- FMC's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.1 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- FMC's earnings are expected to decrease with -4.57% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-9.7%
EPS Next 3Y-4.57%
5. FMC Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- FMC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.04%.
- FMC's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.04.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.88, FMC has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.04% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of FMC grows each year by 7.71%, which is quite nice.
- FMC has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- FMC has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.71%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years18
5.3 Sustainability
- FMC has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
- FMC's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP-13%
EPS Next 2Y-9.7%
EPS Next 3Y-4.57%
FMC Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
17.75
+0.6 (+3.5%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)02-04 2026-02-04/amc
Earnings (Next)04-28 2026-04-28/amc
Inst Owners90.77%
Inst Owner Change2.27%
Ins Owners0.57%
Ins Owner Change27.14%
Market Cap2.22B
Revenue(TTM)3.47B
Net Income(TTM)-2.24B
Analysts66.67
Price Target20.9 (17.75%)
Short Float %11.94%
Short Ratio3.31
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.04% |
Yearly Dividend2.33
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.71%
DP-13%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years18
Ex-Date03-31 2026-03-31 (0.08)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)0.87%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.2%
Max EPS beat(2)2.94%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)25.22%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.2%
Max EPS beat(4)88.17%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)20.17%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)10.05%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)8.79%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-8.51%
Min Revenue beat(2)-10.49%
Max Revenue beat(2)-6.53%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.17%
Min Revenue beat(4)-10.49%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.42%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.69%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-4.18%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.98%
PT rev (1m)-5.27%
PT rev (3m)-10.44%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-51.84%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-335.24%
EPS NY rev (1m)-23.33%
EPS NY rev (3m)-24.92%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.3%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-6.15%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.42%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-5.59%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.13 | ||
| P/S | 0.64 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | N/A | ||
| P/B | 1.07 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.1 |
EPS(TTM)2.96
EY16.68%
EPS(NY)1.94
Fwd EY10.95%
FCF(TTM)-1.41
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.64
OCFYN/A
SpS27.73
BVpS16.57
TBVpS-2.32
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number33.22
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -23.13% | ||
| ROE | -108.16% | ||
| ROCE | 3.92% | ||
| ROIC | 2.76% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.03% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.96% | ||
| OM | 6.71% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 37% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)-3.05%
ROA(5y)0.86%
ROE(3y)-23.57%
ROE(5y)-5.09%
ROIC(3y)4.8%
ROIC(5y)7.58%
ROICexc(3y)5.04%
ROICexc(5y)8.08%
ROICexgc(3y)9.21%
ROICexgc(5y)17.49%
ROCE(3y)6.46%
ROCE(5y)10.16%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-45.38%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-29.19%
ROICexc growth 3Y-38.49%
ROICexc growth 5Y-24%
OM growth 3Y-31.2%
OM growth 5Y-21.78%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.65%
GM growth 5Y-3.49%
F-Score2
Asset Turnover0.36
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.68 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 8.59 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 55.47% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.78% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 0.98 | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.32 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.36 |
F-Score2
WACC9.11%
ROIC/WACC0.3
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-14.7%
EPS 3Y-26.35%
EPS 5Y-13.75%
EPS Q2Q%-32.96%
EPS Next Y-34.32%
EPS Next 2Y-9.7%
EPS Next 3Y-4.57%
EPS Next 5Y0.13%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-18.34%
Revenue growth 3Y-15.77%
Revenue growth 5Y-5.67%
Sales Q2Q%-11.29%
Revenue Next Year-5.21%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.63%
Revenue Next 3Y0.2%
Revenue Next 5Y2.06%
EBIT growth 1Y-63.4%
EBIT growth 3Y-42.05%
EBIT growth 5Y-26.22%
EBIT Next Year12.59%
EBIT Next 3Y9.48%
EBIT Next 5Y7.88%
FCF growth 1Y-126.3%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-111.95%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A
FMC CORP / FMC Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of FMC CORP (FMC) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to FMC.
What is the valuation status of FMC CORP (FMC) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to FMC CORP (FMC). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is FMC CORP (FMC) stock?
FMC CORP (FMC) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.
What is the valuation of FMC CORP based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for FMC CORP (FMC) is 6 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.07.
Can you provide the financial health for FMC stock?
The financial health rating of FMC CORP (FMC) is 1 / 10.