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MACY'S INC (M) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

23.72 USD
+1.24 (+5.52%)
Last: 1/8/2026, 7:40:29 PM
23.72 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 1/8/2026, 7:40:29 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, M scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. M was compared to 30 industry peers in the Broadline Retail industry. M has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. 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.
In the past year M had a positive cash flow from operations.
M had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
M had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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

M has a Return On Assets (2.80%) which is in line with its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 11.04%, M is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.33% of the companies in the same industry.
M has a Return On Invested Capital (6.20%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for M 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 in line with its industry peers.
M's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a Operating Margin value of 4.00%, M perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
M's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
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.
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.
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

M has an Altman-Z score of 2.42. 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 (2.42) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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.
M has a better Debt to FCF ratio (3.05) than 73.33% of its industry peers.
M has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.56. This is a neutral value indicating M is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of M (0.56) is worse than 60.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.56
Debt/FCF 3.05
Altman-Z 2.42
ROIC/WACC0.73
WACC8.46%
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

A Current Ratio of 1.25 indicates that M should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
M has a Current ratio of 1.25. This is in the lower half of the industry: M underperforms 70.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.18 indicates that M may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.18, M is not doing good in the industry: 90.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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%.
M shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -1.93% yearly.
M shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -2.83%.
M shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -1.91% yearly.
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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 0.40% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, M will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -2.04% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-16.5%
EPS Next 2Y-7.61%
EPS Next 3Y-4.44%
EPS Next 5Y0.4%
Revenue Next Year-3.61%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.63%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.04%
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
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

A Price/Earnings ratio of 9.64 indicates a reasonable valuation of M.
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 (27.00), we can say M is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.53, the valuation of M can be described as very reasonable.
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.
M is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.70, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.64
Fwd PE 10.53
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 93.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, M is valued cheaply inside the industry as 86.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 7.88
EV/EBITDA 4.4
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 -4.44% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-7.61%
EPS Next 3Y-4.44%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

M has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.31%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.28, 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 rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.94.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.31%

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

M pays out 41.21% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP41.21%
EPS Next 2Y-7.61%
EPS Next 3Y-4.44%
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 (1/8/2026, 7:40:29 PM)

After market: 23.72 0 (0%)

23.72

+1.24 (+5.52%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryBroadline Retail
Earnings (Last)12-03 2025-12-03/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-26 2026-05-26
Inst Owners92.13%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.05%
Ins Owner Change-2.58%
Market Cap6.28B
Revenue(TTM)22.71B
Net Income(TTM)478.00M
Analysts69.47
Price Target22.28 (-6.07%)
Short Float %7.37%
Short Ratio2.85
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.31%
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)33.53%
PT rev (3m)40.56%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.35%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.07%
EPS NY rev (1m)11.62%
EPS NY rev (3m)12.04%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.54%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.29%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.48%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.88%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.64
Fwd PE 10.53
P/S 0.28
P/FCF 7.88
P/OCF 4.04
P/B 1.45
P/tB 2.04
EV/EBITDA 4.4
EPS(TTM)2.46
EY10.37%
EPS(NY)2.25
Fwd EY9.5%
FCF(TTM)3.01
FCFY12.68%
OCF(TTM)5.87
OCFY24.75%
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 2.42
F-Score6
WACC8.46%
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-16.5%
EPS Next 2Y-7.61%
EPS Next 3Y-4.44%
EPS Next 5Y0.4%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.83%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.11%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.91%
Sales Q2Q%-0.61%
Revenue Next Year-3.61%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.63%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.04%
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 5Y12.63%
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 -16.5% in the next year.