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FMC CORP (FMC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:FMC - US3024913036 - Common Stock

13.64 USD
-0.2 (-1.45%)
Last: 11/13/2025, 8:04:00 PM
13.67 USD
+0.03 (+0.22%)
After Hours: 11/13/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

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Overall FMC gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated FMC against 82 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. FMC has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. FMC has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing. Finally FMC also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

FMC had positive earnings in the past year.
FMC had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years FMC has always been profitable.
FMC had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
FMC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFFMC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M 1B

1.2 Ratios

FMC's Return On Assets of -4.41% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. FMC is outperformed by 69.51% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -14.11%, FMC is doing worse than 70.73% of the companies in the same industry.
FMC has a worse Return On Invested Capital (2.92%) than 60.98% of 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 6.13%.
The 3 year average ROIC (7.90%) for FMC is well above the current ROIC(2.92%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -4.41%
ROE -14.11%
ROIC 2.92%
ROA(3y)6.85%
ROA(5y)6.57%
ROE(3y)19.73%
ROE(5y)20.26%
ROIC(3y)7.9%
ROIC(5y)9.24%
FMC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICFMC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20 25

1.3 Margins

In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FMC has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 9.48%, FMC is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.54% of the companies in the same industry.
FMC's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 38.15%, FMC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.49% of the companies in the same industry.
FMC's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 9.48%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 38.15%
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%
FMC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsFMC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so FMC is destroying value.
FMC has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, FMC has less shares outstanding
FMC has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
FMC Yearly Shares OutstandingFMC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
FMC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsFMC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

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's Altman-Z score of 1.36 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. FMC is outperformed by 68.29% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.18 is on the high side and indicates that FMC has dependencies on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of FMC (1.18) is worse than 69.51% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.18
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.36
ROIC/WACC0.34
WACC8.7%
FMC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFFMC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.3 Liquidity

FMC has a Current Ratio of 1.40. 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 1.40. This is in the lower half of the industry: FMC underperforms 76.83% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.05 indicates that FMC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of FMC (1.05) is worse than 64.63% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.4
Quick Ratio 1.05
FMC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesFMC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 29.09% over the past year.
The earnings per share for FMC have been decreasing by -10.61% on average. This is quite bad
Looking at the last year, FMC shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -13.42% in the last year.
FMC shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -1.63% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)29.09%
EPS 3Y-20.59%
EPS 5Y-10.61%
EPS Q2Q%28.99%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-13.42%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.59%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.63%
Sales Q2Q%-9.77%

3.2 Future

FMC is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -0.98% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, FMC will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -0.02% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-7.87%
EPS Next 2Y-3.68%
EPS Next 3Y1.85%
EPS Next 5Y-0.98%
Revenue Next Year-8.57%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.83%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.11%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.02%

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.
FMC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesFMC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B
FMC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesFMC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 3.84, the valuation of FMC can be described as very cheap.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of FMC indicates a rather cheap valuation: FMC is cheaper than 96.34% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of FMC to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.91), we can say FMC is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 4.24, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of FMC.
96.34% 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 34.57.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 3.84
Fwd PE 4.24
FMC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsFMC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80 100

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
FMC Per share dataFMC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-3.68%
EPS Next 3Y1.85%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 17.89%, FMC is a good candidate for dividend investing.
The stock price of FMC dropped by -63.59% 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 3.95, FMC pays a better dividend. On top of this FMC pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
FMC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.36.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 17.89%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of FMC grows each year by 28.29%, which is quite nice.
FMC has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
FMC has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)28.29%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years18
FMC Yearly Dividends per shareFMC Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

DPN/A
EPS Next 2Y-3.68%
EPS Next 3Y1.85%
FMC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendFMC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M 1B

FMC CORP

NYSE:FMC (11/13/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 13.67 +0.03 (+0.22%)

13.64

-0.2 (-1.45%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)10-29 2025-10-29/amc
Earnings (Next)02-02 2026-02-02/amc
Inst Owners96.71%
Inst Owner Change0.77%
Ins Owners0.44%
Ins Owner Change0.44%
Market Cap1.70B
Revenue(TTM)3.61B
Net Income(TTM)-532.30M
Analysts68.8
Price Target46.37 (239.96%)
Short Float %8.17%
Short Ratio5.04
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 17.89%
Yearly Dividend2.33
Dividend Growth(5Y)28.29%
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years18
Ex-Date09-30 2025-09-30 (0.58)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)6.95%
Min EPS beat(2)2.94%
Max EPS beat(2)10.96%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)28.18%
Min EPS beat(4)2.94%
Max EPS beat(4)88.17%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)20.1%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)10.22%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)9.28%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.04%
Min Revenue beat(2)-10.49%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.42%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.5%
Min Revenue beat(4)-10.49%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.42%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.99%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.24%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.44%
PT rev (1m)-2.63%
PT rev (3m)-2.4%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-27.34%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-27.99%
EPS NY rev (1m)-10.12%
EPS NY rev (3m)-8.03%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-10.57%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-11.45%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-5.78%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-5.45%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 3.84
Fwd PE 4.24
P/S 0.47
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 0.45
P/tB 49.1
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)3.55
EY26.03%
EPS(NY)3.22
Fwd EY23.6%
FCF(TTM)-2.73
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-2.54
OCFYN/A
SpS28.89
BVpS30.21
TBVpS0.28
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number49.12
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -4.41%
ROE -14.11%
ROCE 4.23%
ROIC 2.92%
ROICexc 3.08%
ROICexgc 5.37%
OM 9.48%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 38.15%
FCFM N/A
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-26.4%
ROICexgc 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-Score2
Asset Turnover0.3
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.18
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.4
Quick Ratio 1.05
Altman-Z 1.36
F-Score2
WACC8.7%
ROIC/WACC0.34
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)29.09%
EPS 3Y-20.59%
EPS 5Y-10.61%
EPS Q2Q%28.99%
EPS Next Y-7.87%
EPS Next 2Y-3.68%
EPS Next 3Y1.85%
EPS Next 5Y-0.98%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-13.42%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.59%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.63%
Sales Q2Q%-9.77%
Revenue Next Year-8.57%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.83%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.11%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.02%
EBIT growth 1Y-35.82%
EBIT growth 3Y-16.39%
EBIT growth 5Y-7.96%
EBIT Next Year29.82%
EBIT Next 3Y14.82%
EBIT Next 5Y5.38%
FCF growth 1Y-67.9%
FCF growth 3Y-1.74%
FCF growth 5Y14.13%
OCF growth 1Y-423.06%
OCF growth 3Y-6.47%
OCF growth 5Y6.56%

FMC CORP / FMC FAQ

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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to FMC.


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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to FMC CORP (FMC). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


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FMC CORP (FMC) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.


What is the financial health of FMC CORP (FMC) stock?

The financial health rating of FMC CORP (FMC) is 2 / 10.