FMC CORP (FMC) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
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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
- FMC had positive earnings in the past year.
- FMC had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
- Of the past 5 years FMC 4 years were profitable.
- 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
- FMC has a worse Return On Assets (-23.13%) than 89.02% of its industry peers.
- FMC has a Return On Equity of -108.16%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: FMC underperforms 87.80% of its industry peers.
- FMC has a Return On Invested Capital (2.76%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for FMC is in line with the industry average of 6.48%.
| 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
- FMC has a Operating Margin (6.71%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- FMC's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- The Gross Margin of FMC (37.00%) is better than 76.83% of its industry peers.
- FMC's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| 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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so FMC is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, FMC has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
- Compared to 5 years ago, FMC has less shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for FMC is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- FMC has an Altman-Z score of 1.36. This is a bad value and indicates that FMC is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- The Altman-Z score of FMC (1.36) is worse than 73.17% of its industry peers.
- FMC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.68. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.68, FMC is not doing good in the industry: 79.27% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.68 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.36 |
ROIC/WACC0.3
WACC9.06%
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's Current ratio of 1.32 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. FMC is outperformed by 79.27% of its industry peers.
- FMC has a Quick Ratio of 1.32. This is a bad value and indicates that FMC is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- FMC's Quick ratio of 1.00 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. FMC is outperformed by 60.98% of its industry peers.
| 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%.
- Measured over the past years, FMC shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -13.75% on average per year.
- 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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 0.13% on average over the next years.
- Based on estimates for the next years, FMC will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.06% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-34.32%
EPS Next 2Y-9.7%
EPS Next 3Y-4.57%
EPS Next 5Y0.13%
Revenue Next Year-5.38%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.75%
Revenue Next 3Y0.02%
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
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 5.90, the valuation of FMC can be described as very cheap.
- FMC's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. FMC is cheaper than 98.78% of the companies in the same industry.
- FMC's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.78.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.98, the valuation of FMC can be described as reasonable.
- 92.68% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FMC, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- FMC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.54.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.9 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.98 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- FMC's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.12 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- A cheap valuation may be justified as FMC's earnings are expected to decrease with -4.57% in the coming years.
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 1.86%.
- FMC's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.06.
- FMC's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.83.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.86% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of FMC is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.71%!
- FMC has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.71%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- The earnings of FMC are negative and hence is the payout ratio. FMC will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
- 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
17.45
+0.24 (+1.39%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)02-04 2026-02-04/amc
Earnings (Next)04-29 2026-04-29/amc
Inst Owners89.74%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.52%
Ins Owner Change27.14%
Market Cap2.18B
Revenue(TTM)3.47B
Net Income(TTM)-2.24B
Analysts66.67
Price Target20.96 (20.11%)
Short Float %11.94%
Short Ratio3.31
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.86% |
Yearly Dividend2.33
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.71%
DP-13%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
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)-33.19%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-331.05%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-24.92%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.5%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-6.09%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-5.76%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.9 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.98 | ||
| P/S | 0.63 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | N/A | ||
| P/B | 1.05 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.12 |
EPS(TTM)2.96
EY16.96%
EPS(NY)1.94
Fwd EY11.14%
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
WACC9.06%
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-5.38%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.75%
Revenue Next 3Y0.02%
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 5.9 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.05.
Can you provide the financial health for FMC stock?
The financial health rating of FMC CORP (FMC) is 1 / 10.