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.

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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.
  • In multiple years FMC reported negative operating cash flow during the last 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 1B -1B -2B

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of FMC (-23.13%) is worse than 89.02% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -108.16%, FMC is doing worse than 87.80% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of FMC (2.76%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • 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 RankSector 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%
FMC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICFMC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 -20 -40 -60 -80 -100

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.
  • 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 76.83% of the companies in the same industry.
  • FMC's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
FMC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsFMC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 -20 40 -40 -60

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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.
  • 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 a worse debt to assets ratio.
FMC Yearly Shares OutstandingFMC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
FMC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsFMC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 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 has a worse Altman-Z score (1.36) than 71.95% 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 Debt to Equity ratio of 1.68. This is in the lower half of the industry: FMC underperforms 79.27% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.68
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.36
ROIC/WACC0.31
WACC9.02%
FMC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFFMC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 1B 2B 3B 4B

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.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.32, FMC is doing worse than 79.27% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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.
  • The Quick ratio of FMC (1.00) is worse than 60.98% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.32
Quick Ratio 1
FMC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesFMC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

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3. FMC Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for FMC have decreased strongly by -14.70% in the last year.
  • 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

  • Based on estimates for the next years, FMC will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 0.13% on average per year.
  • FMC is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.06% yearly.
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

  • 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 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B
FMC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesFMC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 2 4 6

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4. FMC Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • FMC is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 5.81.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, FMC is valued 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.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 8.85, which indicates a very decent valuation of FMC.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FMC indicates a rather cheap valuation: FMC is cheaper than 92.68% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FMC to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.68), we can say FMC is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 5.81
Fwd PE 8.85
FMC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsFMC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • FMC's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 12.31
FMC Per share dataFMC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20

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%

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5. FMC Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • FMC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.03%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.07, FMC pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • FMC's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.03%

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
FMC Yearly Dividends per shareFMC Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5 2

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 Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendFMC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 1B -1B -2B

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FMC Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

FMC CORP

NYSE:FMC (4/9/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 17.33 +0.12 (+0.7%)

17.21

-0.63 (-3.53%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)02-04
Earnings (Next)04-29
Inst Owners90.77%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.57%
Ins Owner Change27.14%
Market Cap2.15B
Revenue(TTM)3.47B
Net Income(TTM)-2.24B
Analysts66.67
Price Target20.9 (21.44%)
Short Float %11.94%
Short Ratio3.31
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.03%
Yearly Dividend2.33
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.71%
DP-13%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date03-31
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 RankSector Rank
PE 5.81
Fwd PE 8.85
P/S 0.62
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 1.04
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 12.31
EPS(TTM)2.96
EY17.2%
EPS(NY)1.94
Fwd EY11.3%
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 RankSector 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 RankSector 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
WACC9.02%
ROIC/WACC0.31
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 5.81 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.04.


Can you provide the financial health for FMC stock?

The financial health rating of FMC CORP (FMC) is 1 / 10.