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.
- 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
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -23.13%, FMC is doing worse than 87.80% of the companies in the same industry.
- FMC has a worse Return On Equity (-108.16%) than 86.59% of its industry peers.
- FMC's Return On Invested Capital of 2.76% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FMC outperforms 42.68% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for FMC is in line with the industry average of 6.49%.
| 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's Operating Margin of 6.71% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FMC outperforms 46.34% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FMC has declined.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 37.00%, FMC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.05% 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
- 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.
- The number of shares outstanding for FMC has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for FMC is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.34, we must say that FMC is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.34, FMC is doing worse than 74.39% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.68 is on the high side and indicates that FMC has dependencies on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of FMC (1.68) is worse than 79.27% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.68 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.34 |
ROIC/WACC0.32
WACC8.74%
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 worse Current ratio (1.32) than 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 has a Quick ratio of 1.00. This is in the lower half of the industry: FMC underperforms 60.98% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.32 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1 |
3. FMC Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for FMC have decreased strongly by -14.70% in the last year.
- FMC shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -13.75% yearly.
- FMC shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -18.34%.
- 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-36.89%
EPS Next 2Y-10.47%
EPS Next 3Y-3.89%
EPS Next 5Y0.13%
Revenue Next Year-5.46%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.58%
Revenue Next 3Y0.12%
Revenue Next 5Y2.06%
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 accelerating.
4. FMC Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- FMC is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 5.14.
- 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.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of FMC to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.91), we can say FMC is valued rather cheaply.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.15 indicates a reasonable valuation of FMC.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, FMC is valued cheaply inside the industry as 95.12% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FMC to the average of the S&P500 Index (21.99), we can say FMC is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.14 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.15 |
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 | 11.52 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- FMC's earnings are expected to decrease with -3.89% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-10.47%
EPS Next 3Y-3.89%
5. FMC Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- FMC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.21%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.00, FMC pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, FMC pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.21% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of FMC grows each year by 7.71%, which is quite nice.
- 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
- 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-10.47%
EPS Next 3Y-3.89%
FMC Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NYSE:FMC (4/29/2026, 10:47:07 AM)
15.22
-0.04 (-0.26%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Industry Strength65.84
Industry Growth77.64
Earnings (Last)02-04 2026-02-04/amc
Earnings (Next)04-29 2026-04-29/amc
Inst Owners89.74%
Inst Owner Change-5.49%
Ins Owners0.52%
Ins Owner Change26.98%
Market Cap1.90B
Revenue(TTM)3.47B
Net Income(TTM)-2.24B
Analysts66.67
Price Target20.96 (37.71%)
Short Float %10.28%
Short Ratio3.83
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.21% |
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%
PT rev (3m)-9.53%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.4%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-363.71%
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.9%
EPS NY rev (3m)-27.31%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.2%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-6.01%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.27%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-6.4%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.14 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.15 | ||
| P/S | 0.55 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | N/A | ||
| P/B | 0.92 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.52 |
EPS(TTM)2.96
EY19.45%
EPS(NY)1.87
Fwd EY12.27%
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 Number33.2153 (118.23%)
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 | 1.34 |
F-Score2
WACC8.74%
ROIC/WACC0.32
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-36.89%
EPS Next 2Y-10.47%
EPS Next 3Y-3.89%
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-5.46%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.58%
Revenue Next 3Y0.12%
Revenue Next 5Y2.06%
EBIT growth 1Y-63.4%
EBIT growth 3Y-42.05%
EBIT growth 5Y-26.22%
EBIT Next Year12.85%
EBIT Next 3Y8.76%
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 5.14 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.92.
Can you provide the financial health for FMC stock?
The financial health rating of FMC CORP (FMC) is 1 / 10.