MACY'S INC (M)

US55616P1049 - Common Stock

14.905  +0.34 (+2.37%)

Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, M scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. M was compared to 32 industry peers in the Broadline Retail industry. While M is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. M is cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.



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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

M had positive earnings in the past year.
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.

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of M (1.17%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 4.30%, M is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.88% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 8.93%, M is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.63% of the companies in the same industry.
M had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 11.96%. This is in line with the industry average of 11.47%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.17%
ROE 4.3%
ROIC 8.93%
ROA(3y)5.25%
ROA(5y)-0.77%
ROE(3y)23.62%
ROE(5y)-14.96%
ROIC(3y)11.96%
ROIC(5y)N/A

1.3 Margins

M has a Profit Margin of 0.79%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: M outperforms 43.75% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of M has declined.
The Operating Margin of M (5.61%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of M has remained more or less at the same level.
With a Gross Margin value of 41.04%, M perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
M's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 5.61%
PM (TTM) 0.79%
GM 41.04%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y-0.42%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-36.63%
GM growth 3Y8.26%
GM growth 5Y-0.07%

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), M is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for M has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for M has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for M is higher compared to a year ago.

2.2 Solvency

M has an Altman-Z score of 2.67. This is not the best score and indicates that M is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of M (2.67) is better than 62.50% of its industry peers.
M has a debt to FCF ratio of 9.67. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as M would need 9.67 years to pay back of all of its debts.
M has a Debt to FCF ratio (9.67) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
M has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.70. This is a neutral value indicating M is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
M has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.70) than 62.50% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.7
Debt/FCF 9.67
Altman-Z 2.67
ROIC/WACC1.07
WACC8.34%

2.3 Liquidity

M has a Current Ratio of 1.48. This is a normal value and indicates that M is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
M has a Current ratio (1.48) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
M has a Quick Ratio of 1.48. 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 worse Quick ratio (0.34) than 90.63% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.48
Quick Ratio 0.34

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

M shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 13.44%, which is quite good.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -3.60% on average over the past years.
M shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -3.71%.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.50% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.44%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-3.6%
EPS Q2Q%103.85%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.71%
Revenue growth 3Y9.66%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.5%
Sales Q2Q%-3.76%

3.2 Future

M is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 0.74% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -2.72% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-20.01%
EPS Next 2Y-13.03%
EPS Next 3Y-7.83%
EPS Next 5Y0.74%
Revenue Next Year-3.87%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.25%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.72%
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.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 4.31, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of M.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, M is valued cheaply inside the industry as 93.75% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 28.65, M is valued rather cheaply.
M is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.66.
M's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. M is cheaper than 90.63% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of M to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.56), we can say M is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 4.31
Fwd PE 5.66

4.2 Price Multiples

93.75% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than M, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
M's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. M is cheaper than 68.75% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 13.34
EV/EBITDA 2.89

4.3 Compensation for Growth

M's earnings are expected to decrease with -7.83% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-13.03%
EPS Next 3Y-7.83%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.77%, M is a good candidate for dividend investing.
M's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.82. M pays more dividend than 93.75% of the companies in the same industry.
M's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.23.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.77%

5.2 History

The dividend of M decreases each year by -15.16%.
M has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
M has decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-15.16%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2

5.3 Sustainability

M pays out 101.08% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP101.08%
EPS Next 2Y-13.03%
EPS Next 3Y-7.83%

MACY'S INC

NYSE:M (11/21/2024, 12:50:00 PM)

14.905

+0.34 (+2.37%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryBroadline Retail
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Market Cap4.13B
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PE 4.31
Fwd PE 5.66
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ROA 1.17%
ROE 4.3%
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ROICexgc
OM 5.61%
PM (TTM) 0.79%
GM 41.04%
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Asset Turnover1.48
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Debt/Equity 0.7
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Current Ratio 1.48
Quick Ratio 0.34
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EPS 1Y (TTM)13.44%
EPS 3YN/A
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EPS Next Y-20.01%
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Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.71%
Revenue growth 3Y9.66%
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