FMC CORP (FMC) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:FMC - US3024913036 - Common Stock
29.477 USD
-0.05 (-0.18%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to FMC. FMC was compared to 83 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. While FMC is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. FMC has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate. FMC also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
FMC had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year FMC had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years FMC has been profitable.
Of the past 5 years FMC 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of FMC (0.81%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
FMC has a Return On Equity of 2.25%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: FMC outperforms 54.22% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 5.01%, FMC is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.83% of the companies in the same industry.
FMC had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 7.90%. This is in line with the industry average of 6.30%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.81% | ||
| ROE | 2.25% | ||
| ROIC | 5.01% |
ROA(3y)6.85%
ROA(5y)6.57%
ROE(3y)19.73%
ROE(5y)20.26%
ROIC(3y)7.9%
ROIC(5y)9.24%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 2.40%, FMC is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.42% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FMC has declined.
FMC has a better Operating Margin (14.64%) than 77.11% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FMC has declined.
FMC has a better Gross Margin (39.55%) than 83.13% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of FMC has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 14.64% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.4% | ||
| GM | 39.55% |
OM growth 3Y-11.44%
OM growth 5Y-6.44%
PM growth 3Y-18.08%
PM growth 5Y-4.96%
GM growth 3Y-3.37%
GM growth 5Y-2.99%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so FMC is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for FMC remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
FMC has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, FMC has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.71, we must say that FMC is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.71, FMC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 42.17% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of FMC is 261.84, which is on the high side as it means it would take FMC, 261.84 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
FMC has a Debt to FCF ratio (261.84) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
FMC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.93. This is a neutral value indicating FMC is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
FMC has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.93. This is in the lower half of the industry: FMC underperforms 65.06% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.93 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 261.84 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.71 |
ROIC/WACC0.57
WACC8.78%
2.3 Liquidity
FMC has a Current Ratio of 1.53. 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 1.53 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. FMC is outperformed by 69.88% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.14 indicates that FMC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.14, FMC is in line with its industry, outperforming 43.37% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.53 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.14 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 34.00% over the past year.
FMC shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -10.61% yearly.
FMC shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 1.16%.
Measured over the past years, FMC shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.63% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)34%
EPS 3Y-20.59%
EPS 5Y-10.61%
EPS Q2Q%9.52%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.16%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.59%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.63%
Sales Q2Q%1.17%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 12.89% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.01% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y2.5%
EPS Next 2Y7.4%
EPS Next 3Y9.67%
EPS Next 5Y12.89%
Revenue Next Year-2.96%
Revenue Next 2Y0.81%
Revenue Next 3Y2.69%
Revenue Next 5Y6.01%
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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
FMC is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.80.
87.95% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FMC, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of FMC to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.69), we can say FMC is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.37, the valuation of FMC can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, FMC is valued cheaply inside the industry as 90.36% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FMC to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.18), we can say FMC is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.8 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.37 |
4.2 Price Multiples
FMC's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 231.57 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)3.52
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y7.4%
EPS Next 3Y9.67%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.74%, FMC is a good candidate for dividend investing.
The stock price of FMC dropped by -31.66% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.76, FMC pays a better dividend. On top of this FMC pays more dividend than 89.16% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.34, FMC pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.74% |
5.2 History
The dividend of FMC is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 28.29%!
FMC has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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)28.29%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years18
5.3 Sustainability
FMC's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DPN/A
EPS Next 2Y7.4%
EPS Next 3Y9.67%
NYSE:FMC (10/21/2025, 9:47:04 AM)
29.477
-0.05 (-0.18%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners96.71%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.44%
Ins Owner Change2.69%
Market Cap3.68B
Analysts69.6
Price Target47.62 (61.55%)
Short Float %6.69%
Short Ratio4.48
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.74% |
Yearly Dividend2.33
Dividend Growth(5Y)28.29%
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years18
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)49.56%
Min EPS beat(2)10.96%
Max EPS beat(2)88.17%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)34.86%
Min EPS beat(4)10.67%
Max EPS beat(4)88.17%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)17.18%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)10.71%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)9.55%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.18%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.06%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.42%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.42%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.88%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.42%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.14%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.21%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.73%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-0.24%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.91%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.74%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.32%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.74%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.62%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.42%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.8 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.37 | ||
| P/S | 0.89 | ||
| P/FCF | 231.57 | ||
| P/OCF | 115.42 | ||
| P/B | 0.84 | ||
| P/tB | 7.86 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)3.35
EY11.36%
EPS(NY)4
Fwd EY13.58%
FCF(TTM)0.13
FCFY0.43%
OCF(TTM)0.26
OCFY0.87%
SpS33.08
BVpS35.2
TBVpS3.75
PEG (NY)3.52
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.81% | ||
| ROE | 2.25% | ||
| ROCE | 6.93% | ||
| ROIC | 5.01% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.25% | ||
| ROICexgc | 9.25% | ||
| OM | 14.64% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.4% | ||
| GM | 39.55% | ||
| FCFM | 0.38% |
ROA(3y)6.85%
ROA(5y)6.57%
ROE(3y)19.73%
ROE(5y)20.26%
ROIC(3y)7.9%
ROIC(5y)9.24%
ROICexc(3y)8.37%
ROICexc(5y)9.87%
ROICexgc(3y)17.93%
ROICexgc(5y)22.19%
ROCE(3y)10.56%
ROCE(5y)12.26%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-26.4%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-15.61%
ROICexc growth 3Y-20.96%
ROICexc growth 5Y-11.11%
OM growth 3Y-11.44%
OM growth 5Y-6.44%
PM growth 3Y-18.08%
PM growth 5Y-4.96%
GM growth 3Y-3.37%
GM growth 5Y-2.99%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.34
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.93 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 261.84 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | N/A | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | N/A | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | 16.06% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.53 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.14 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.71 |
F-Score4
WACC8.78%
ROIC/WACC0.57
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)34%
EPS 3Y-20.59%
EPS 5Y-10.61%
EPS Q2Q%9.52%
EPS Next Y2.5%
EPS Next 2Y7.4%
EPS Next 3Y9.67%
EPS Next 5Y12.89%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.16%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.59%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.63%
Sales Q2Q%1.17%
Revenue Next Year-2.96%
Revenue Next 2Y0.81%
Revenue Next 3Y2.69%
Revenue Next 5Y6.01%
EBIT growth 1Y20.38%
EBIT growth 3Y-16.39%
EBIT growth 5Y-7.96%
EBIT Next Year29.82%
EBIT Next 3Y14.82%
EBIT Next 5Y14.57%
FCF growth 1Y-87.26%
FCF growth 3Y-1.74%
FCF growth 5Y14.13%
OCF growth 1Y-88.15%
OCF growth 3Y-6.47%
OCF growth 5Y6.56%