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MACY'S INC (M) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

22.85 USD
+0.53 (+2.37%)
Last: 12/5/2025, 8:04:00 PM
22.87 USD
+0.02 (+0.09%)
After Hours: 12/5/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

M gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 30 industry peers in the Broadline Retail industry. There are concerns on the financial health of M while its profitability can be described as average. M is valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year M was profitable.
M had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years M 4 years were profitable.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 2B -2B

1.2 Ratios

M has a Return On Assets of 3.18%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: M outperforms 53.33% of its industry peers.
M has a Return On Equity of 11.12%. This is in the better half of the industry: M outperforms 63.33% of its industry peers.
M's Return On Invested Capital of 5.71% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. M outperforms 46.67% of 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 9.35%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.18%
ROE 11.12%
ROIC 5.71%
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 -50 -100 -150

1.3 Margins

With a Profit Margin value of 2.18%, M perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.67% of the companies in the same industry.
M's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
M has a Operating Margin (3.74%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
M's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of M (40.31%) is worse than 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 3.74%
PM (TTM) 2.18%
GM 40.31%
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 2015 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, M has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for M has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for M has been reduced compared to a year ago.
M Yearly Shares OutstandingM Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B 20B

2.2 Solvency

The Debt to FCF ratio of M is 4.35, which is a neutral value as it means it would take M, 4.35 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 4.35, M is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.55 indicates that M is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
M has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.55) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.55
Debt/FCF 4.35
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC0.68
WACC8.36%
M Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B

2.3 Liquidity

M has a Current Ratio of 1.38. 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 (1.38) is worse than 63.33% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.35 indicates that M may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
M has a worse Quick ratio (0.35) than 90.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.38
Quick Ratio 0.35
M Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesM Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B

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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 -30.35%.
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 -3.43%.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.91% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-30.35%
EPS 3Y-21.03%
EPS 5Y-1.93%
EPS Q2Q%-22.64%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.43%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.11%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.91%
Sales Q2Q%-2.53%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, M will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 0.40% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -4.97% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-24.99%
EPS Next 2Y-12.04%
EPS Next 3Y-9.38%
EPS Next 5Y0.4%
Revenue Next Year-5.09%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.68%
Revenue Next 3Y-4.97%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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 2014 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 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 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 9.48.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, M is valued cheaper than 93.33% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of M to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.46), we can say M is valued rather cheaply.
M is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.19.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of M indicates a rather cheap valuation: M is cheaper than 83.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
M is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 36.10, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.48
Fwd PE 11.19
M Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsM Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80 100

4.2 Price Multiples

M's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. M is cheaper than 90.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, M is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.33% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 10.17
EV/EBITDA 4.48
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 -9.38% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-12.04%
EPS Next 3Y-9.38%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.25%, M has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 14.88, M pays a better dividend. On top of this M pays more dividend than 93.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
M's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.32.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.25%

5.2 History

The dividend of M decreases each year by -14.37%.
M has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

39.60% of the earnings are spent on dividend by M. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP39.6%
EPS Next 2Y-12.04%
EPS Next 3Y-9.38%
M Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendM Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 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 (12/5/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 22.87 +0.02 (+0.09%)

22.85

+0.53 (+2.37%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryBroadline Retail
Earnings (Last)09-03 2025-09-03/bmo
Earnings (Next)12-10 2025-12-10/bmo
Inst Owners91.6%
Inst Owner Change-1.29%
Ins Owners0.09%
Ins Owner Change-1.84%
Market Cap6.14B
Revenue(TTM)22.70B
Net Income(TTM)495.00M
Analysts68.57
Price Target16.69 (-26.96%)
Short Float %7.29%
Short Ratio2.7
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.25%
Yearly Dividend0.7
Dividend Growth(5Y)-14.37%
DP39.6%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date12-15 2025-12-15 (0.1824)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)64.12%
Min EPS beat(2)8.59%
Max EPS beat(2)119.65%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)62.19%
Min EPS beat(4)8.59%
Max EPS beat(4)119.65%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)641.26%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)451.51%
EPS beat(16)16
Avg EPS beat(16)360.32%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.43%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.97%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.11%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.69%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.2%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.11%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.24%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.44%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.05%
PT rev (1m)2.86%
PT rev (3m)23.58%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.06%
EPS NQ rev (3m)21.83%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.24%
EPS NY rev (3m)8.07%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.02%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.6%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.11%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.48
Fwd PE 11.19
P/S 0.27
P/FCF 10.17
P/OCF 4.4
P/B 1.38
P/tB 1.92
EV/EBITDA 4.48
EPS(TTM)2.41
EY10.55%
EPS(NY)2.04
Fwd EY8.94%
FCF(TTM)2.25
FCFY9.83%
OCF(TTM)5.2
OCFY22.75%
SpS84.55
BVpS16.58
TBVpS11.92
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number29.98
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.18%
ROE 11.12%
ROCE 7.49%
ROIC 5.71%
ROICexc 6.17%
ROICexgc 7%
OM 3.74%
PM (TTM) 2.18%
GM 40.31%
FCFM 2.66%
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 Turnover1.46
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.55
Debt/FCF 4.35
Debt/EBITDA 1.4
Cap/Depr 89.2%
Cap/Sales 3.49%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 80.32%
Profit Quality 121.82%
Current Ratio 1.38
Quick Ratio 0.35
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score6
WACC8.36%
ROIC/WACC0.68
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)-30.35%
EPS 3Y-21.03%
EPS 5Y-1.93%
EPS Q2Q%-22.64%
EPS Next Y-24.99%
EPS Next 2Y-12.04%
EPS Next 3Y-9.38%
EPS Next 5Y0.4%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.43%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.11%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.91%
Sales Q2Q%-2.53%
Revenue Next Year-5.09%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.68%
Revenue Next 3Y-4.97%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-31.37%
EBIT growth 3Y-25.78%
EBIT growth 5Y-4.23%
EBIT Next Year70.95%
EBIT Next 3Y16.83%
EBIT Next 5Y12.63%
FCF growth 1Y97.06%
FCF growth 3Y-42.79%
FCF growth 5Y-2.57%
OCF growth 1Y-11.81%
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.


Can you provide the valuation status for MACY'S INC?

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


How profitable is MACY'S INC (M) stock?

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


What are the PE and PB ratios of MACY'S INC (M) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for MACY'S INC (M) is 9.48 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.38.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for M stock?

The dividend rating of MACY'S INC (M) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 39.6%.