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MACY'S INC (M) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:M - US55616P1049 - Common Stock

21.74 USD
+0.17 (+0.79%)
Last: 1/16/2026, 8:04:00 PM
21.6317 USD
-0.11 (-0.5%)
After Hours: 1/16/2026, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to M. M was compared to 30 industry peers in the Broadline Retail industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of M get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. M has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year M was profitable.
  • In the past year M had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • M had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
  • Each year in the past 5 years M had a positive operating cash flow.
M Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFM 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 2B -2B

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of M (2.80%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 11.04%, M is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.33% of the companies in the same industry.
  • M has a Return On Invested Capital (6.20%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • M had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.23%. This is in line with the industry average of 9.29%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.8%
ROE 11.04%
ROIC 6.2%
ROA(3y)3.54%
ROA(5y)-0.71%
ROE(3y)13.99%
ROE(5y)-14.6%
ROIC(3y)8.23%
ROIC(5y)N/A
M Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICM Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 -50 -100 -150

1.3 Margins

  • M has a Profit Margin (2.10%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • M's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • M's Operating Margin of 4.00% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. M outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of M has declined.
  • M has a Gross Margin of 40.38%. This is in the lower half of the industry: M underperforms 63.33% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of M has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 4%
PM (TTM) 2.1%
GM 40.38%
OM growth 3Y-23.39%
OM growth 5Y-2.37%
PM growth 3Y-23.51%
PM growth 5Y2.59%
GM growth 3Y-0.48%
GM growth 5Y0.08%
M Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsM Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 -20 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • M has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for M has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
  • M has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, M has an improved debt to assets ratio.
M Yearly Shares OutstandingM Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M
M Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsM Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B 20B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 2.41 indicates that M is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • M has a Altman-Z score (2.41) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • M has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.05. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as M would need 3.05 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of M (3.05) is better than 73.33% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.56 indicates that M is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • M's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.56 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. M is outperformed by 60.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.56
Debt/FCF 3.05
Altman-Z 2.41
ROIC/WACC0.73
WACC8.47%
M Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B

2.3 Liquidity

  • M has a Current Ratio of 1.25. This is a normal value and indicates that M is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of M (1.25) is worse than 70.00% of its industry peers.
  • M has a Quick Ratio of 1.25. This is a bad value and indicates that M is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • M has a Quick ratio of 0.18. This is amonst the worse of the industry: M underperforms 90.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.25
Quick Ratio 0.18
M Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesM Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • M shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -25.23%.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -1.93% on average over the past years.
  • M shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -2.83%.
  • Measured over the past years, M shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.91% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-25.23%
EPS 3Y-21.03%
EPS 5Y-1.93%
EPS Q2Q%125%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.83%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.11%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.91%
Sales Q2Q%-0.61%

3.2 Future

  • M is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 0.62% yearly.
  • M is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -2.90% yearly.
EPS Next Y-16.11%
EPS Next 2Y-7.54%
EPS Next 3Y-4.21%
EPS Next 5Y0.62%
Revenue Next Year-3.74%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.96%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.9%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

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.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
M Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesM Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B
M Yearly EPS VS EstimatesM Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 0 2 -2 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • M is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.84.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of M indicates a rather cheap valuation: M is cheaper than 93.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of M to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.38), we can say M is valued rather cheaply.
  • M is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.63.
  • M's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. M is cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of M to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.29), we can say M is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.84
Fwd PE 9.63
M Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsM Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of M indicates a rather cheap valuation: M is cheaper than 90.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • M's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. M is cheaper than 86.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 7.23
EV/EBITDA 4.29
M Per share dataM EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • M's earnings are expected to decrease with -4.21% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-7.54%
EPS Next 3Y-4.21%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • M has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.38%.
  • M's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.19. M pays more dividend than 93.33% of the companies in the same industry.
  • M's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.85.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.38%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of M decreases each year by -14.37%.
  • M has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • M has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-14.37%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
M Yearly Dividends per shareM Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

  • 41.21% of the earnings are spent on dividend by M. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP41.21%
EPS Next 2Y-7.54%
EPS Next 3Y-4.21%
M Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendM Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 2B -2B
M Dividend Payout.M Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.M Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

MACY'S INC

NYSE:M (1/16/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 21.6317 -0.11 (-0.5%)

21.74

+0.17 (+0.79%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryBroadline Retail
Earnings (Last)12-03
Earnings (Next)05-26
Inst Owners92.13%
Inst Owner Change0.83%
Ins Owners0.05%
Ins Owner Change-2.58%
Market Cap5.76B
Revenue(TTM)22.71B
Net Income(TTM)478.00M
Analysts54.74
Price Target22.19 (2.07%)
Short Float %7.37%
Short Ratio2.85
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.38%
Yearly Dividend0.7
Dividend Growth(5Y)-14.37%
DP41.21%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)141.17%
Min EPS beat(2)119.65%
Max EPS beat(2)162.7%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)76.51%
Min EPS beat(4)8.59%
Max EPS beat(4)162.7%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)72.07%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)450.85%
EPS beat(16)16
Avg EPS beat(16)352.8%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.48%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.97%
Max Revenue beat(2)0%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.02%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.2%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.11%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.1%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.69%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.46%
PT rev (1m)0.52%
PT rev (3m)36.8%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.3%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.42%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.46%
EPS NY rev (3m)12.55%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.14%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.15%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.14%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.33%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.84
Fwd PE 9.63
P/S 0.25
P/FCF 7.23
P/OCF 3.7
P/B 1.33
P/tB 1.87
EV/EBITDA 4.29
EPS(TTM)2.46
EY11.32%
EPS(NY)2.26
Fwd EY10.38%
FCF(TTM)3.01
FCFY13.84%
OCF(TTM)5.87
OCFY27%
SpS85.74
BVpS16.34
TBVpS11.62
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number30.07
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.8%
ROE 11.04%
ROCE 8.12%
ROIC 6.2%
ROICexc 6.46%
ROICexgc 7.31%
OM 4%
PM (TTM) 2.1%
GM 40.38%
FCFM 3.51%
ROA(3y)3.54%
ROA(5y)-0.71%
ROE(3y)13.99%
ROE(5y)-14.6%
ROIC(3y)8.23%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)9.01%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)11.04%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)10.79%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y-25.28%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-1.61%
ROICexc growth 3Y-26.03%
ROICexc growth 5Y2.34%
OM growth 3Y-23.39%
OM growth 5Y-2.37%
PM growth 3Y-23.51%
PM growth 5Y2.59%
GM growth 3Y-0.48%
GM growth 5Y0.08%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.33
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.56
Debt/FCF 3.05
Debt/EBITDA 1.35
Cap/Depr 84.6%
Cap/Sales 3.34%
Interest Coverage 4.68
Cash Conversion 86.2%
Profit Quality 166.74%
Current Ratio 1.25
Quick Ratio 0.18
Altman-Z 2.41
F-Score6
WACC8.47%
ROIC/WACC0.73
Cap/Depr(3y)120.64%
Cap/Depr(5y)95.76%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.36%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.6%
Profit Quality(3y)263.1%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-25.23%
EPS 3Y-21.03%
EPS 5Y-1.93%
EPS Q2Q%125%
EPS Next Y-16.11%
EPS Next 2Y-7.54%
EPS Next 3Y-4.21%
EPS Next 5Y0.62%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.83%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.11%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.91%
Sales Q2Q%-0.61%
Revenue Next Year-3.74%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.96%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.9%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-18.64%
EBIT growth 3Y-25.78%
EBIT growth 5Y-4.23%
EBIT Next Year79.1%
EBIT Next 3Y21.46%
EBIT Next 5Y12.87%
FCF growth 1Y255.8%
FCF growth 3Y-42.79%
FCF growth 5Y-2.57%
OCF growth 1Y21.01%
OCF growth 3Y-22.18%
OCF growth 5Y-4.49%

MACY'S INC / M FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of MACY'S INC (M) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to M.


What is the valuation status of MACY'S INC (M) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to MACY'S INC (M). This can be considered as Undervalued.


What is the profitability of M stock?

MACY'S INC (M) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for M stock?

The financial health rating of MACY'S INC (M) is 4 / 10.


What is the expected EPS growth for MACY'S INC (M) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of MACY'S INC (M) is expected to decline by -16.11% in the next year.