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MASTERBRAND INC (MBC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:MBC - US57638P1049 - Common Stock

11.14 USD
+0.14 (+1.27%)
Last: 11/26/2025, 8:04:00 PM
11.37 USD
+0.23 (+2.06%)
After Hours: 11/26/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Overall MBC gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated MBC against 41 industry peers in the Building Products industry. There are concerns on the financial health of MBC while its profitability can be described as average. MBC scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

MBC had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year MBC had a positive cash flow from operations.
MBC had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
MBC had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
MBC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFMBC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M

1.2 Ratios

With a Return On Assets value of 2.75%, MBC is not doing good in the industry: 68.29% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
MBC's Return On Equity of 5.98% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MBC is outperformed by 63.41% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 6.58%, MBC is doing worse than 68.29% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for MBC is below the industry average of 12.49%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.75%
ROE 5.98%
ROIC 6.58%
ROA(3y)6.03%
ROA(5y)5.91%
ROE(3y)13.46%
ROE(5y)10.88%
ROIC(3y)9.96%
ROIC(5y)8.67%
MBC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICMBC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

MBC has a worse Profit Margin (3.00%) than 65.85% of its industry peers.
MBC's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
MBC has a Operating Margin of 8.31%. This is in the lower half of the industry: MBC underperforms 63.41% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MBC has grown nicely.
MBC has a Gross Margin of 31.31%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MBC outperforms 51.22% of its industry peers.
MBC's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 8.31%
PM (TTM) 3%
GM 31.31%
OM growth 3Y7.36%
OM growth 5Y4.7%
PM growth 3Y-10%
PM growth 5Y2.03%
GM growth 3Y5.76%
GM growth 5Y2.32%
MBC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsMBC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

MBC has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for MBC has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, MBC has a worse debt to assets ratio.
MBC Yearly Shares OutstandingMBC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
MBC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsMBC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

MBC has an Altman-Z score of 2.47. This is not the best score and indicates that MBC is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.47, MBC is doing worse than 73.17% of the companies in the same industry.
MBC has a debt to FCF ratio of 7.13. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as MBC would need 7.13 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 7.13, MBC is doing worse than 60.98% of the companies in the same industry.
MBC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.69. This is a neutral value indicating MBC is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
MBC's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.69 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MBC outperforms 43.90% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.69
Debt/FCF 7.13
Altman-Z 2.47
ROIC/WACC0.73
WACC8.98%
MBC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFMBC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

MBC has a Current Ratio of 1.87. This is a normal value and indicates that MBC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.87, MBC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.78% of the companies in the same industry.
MBC has a Quick Ratio of 1.13. This is a normal value and indicates that MBC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of MBC (1.13) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.87
Quick Ratio 1.13
MBC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesMBC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

MBC shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -24.32%.
Measured over the past 5 years, MBC shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 4.01% on average per year.
MBC shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 1.77%.
Measured over the past years, MBC shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 2.48% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-24.32%
EPS 3Y-12.38%
EPS 5Y4.01%
EPS Q2Q%-17.5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.77%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.84%
Revenue growth 5Y2.48%
Sales Q2Q%-2.67%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, MBC will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 9.40% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, MBC will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.63% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-16.21%
EPS Next 2Y-1%
EPS Next 3Y9.4%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-3.15%
Revenue Next 2Y0.02%
Revenue Next 3Y2.63%
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 stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
MBC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesMBC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1B 2B 3B
MBC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesMBC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0.5 1 1.5 2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 9.95, the valuation of MBC can be described as very reasonable.
90.24% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MBC, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.15, MBC is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.42, the valuation of MBC can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, MBC is valued cheaper than 90.24% of the companies in the same industry.
MBC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 36.12.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.95
Fwd PE 8.42
MBC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMBC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of MBC indicates a rather cheap valuation: MBC is cheaper than 92.68% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, MBC is valued cheaper than 92.68% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 10.55
EV/EBITDA 6.95
MBC Per share dataMBC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10 15 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.48
EPS Next 2Y-1%
EPS Next 3Y9.4%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

MBC does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

MASTERBRAND INC

NYSE:MBC (11/26/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 11.37 +0.23 (+2.06%)

11.14

+0.14 (+1.27%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryBuilding Products
Earnings (Last)11-04 2025-11-04/amc
Earnings (Next)02-16 2026-02-16/amc
Inst Owners99.22%
Inst Owner Change15.14%
Ins Owners2.06%
Ins Owner Change3.2%
Market Cap1.41B
Revenue(TTM)2.76B
Net Income(TTM)82.70M
Analysts80
Price Target15.3 (37.34%)
Short Float %11.24%
Short Ratio8.48
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)3.62%
Min EPS beat(2)-9.24%
Max EPS beat(2)16.48%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-12.23%
Min EPS beat(4)-45.28%
Max EPS beat(4)16.48%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)1.42%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)18.31%
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.94%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.97%
Max Revenue beat(2)5.91%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.11%
Min Revenue beat(4)-8.75%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.91%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.25%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.01%
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-22.22%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-22.22%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.95
Fwd PE 8.42
P/S 0.51
P/FCF 10.55
P/OCF 6.31
P/B 1.02
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 6.95
EPS(TTM)1.12
EY10.05%
EPS(NY)1.32
Fwd EY11.88%
FCF(TTM)1.06
FCFY9.48%
OCF(TTM)1.77
OCFY15.86%
SpS21.76
BVpS10.92
TBVpS-2.34
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.48
Graham Number16.59
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.75%
ROE 5.98%
ROCE 8.71%
ROIC 6.58%
ROICexc 6.88%
ROICexgc 20.68%
OM 8.31%
PM (TTM) 3%
GM 31.31%
FCFM 4.85%
ROA(3y)6.03%
ROA(5y)5.91%
ROE(3y)13.46%
ROE(5y)10.88%
ROIC(3y)9.96%
ROIC(5y)8.67%
ROICexc(3y)10.57%
ROICexc(5y)9.21%
ROICexgc(3y)31.9%
ROICexgc(5y)25.86%
ROCE(3y)13.18%
ROCE(5y)11.48%
ROICexgc growth 3Y23.64%
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y6.61%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y7.36%
OM growth 5Y4.7%
PM growth 3Y-10%
PM growth 5Y2.03%
GM growth 3Y5.76%
GM growth 5Y2.32%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.92
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.69
Debt/FCF 7.13
Debt/EBITDA 2.95
Cap/Depr 95.34%
Cap/Sales 3.27%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 69.17%
Profit Quality 161.79%
Current Ratio 1.87
Quick Ratio 1.13
Altman-Z 2.47
F-Score7
WACC8.98%
ROIC/WACC0.73
Cap/Depr(3y)93.48%
Cap/Depr(5y)80.98%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.27%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.94%
Profit Quality(3y)158.23%
Profit Quality(5y)129.85%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-24.32%
EPS 3Y-12.38%
EPS 5Y4.01%
EPS Q2Q%-17.5%
EPS Next Y-16.21%
EPS Next 2Y-1%
EPS Next 3Y9.4%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.77%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.84%
Revenue growth 5Y2.48%
Sales Q2Q%-2.67%
Revenue Next Year-3.15%
Revenue Next 2Y0.02%
Revenue Next 3Y2.63%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-22.46%
EBIT growth 3Y5.38%
EBIT growth 5Y7.3%
EBIT Next Year5.1%
EBIT Next 3Y11.31%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-67.29%
FCF growth 3Y29.77%
FCF growth 5Y12.39%
OCF growth 1Y-50.7%
OCF growth 3Y25.37%
OCF growth 5Y14.47%

MASTERBRAND INC / MBC FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for MASTERBRAND INC?

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


What is the valuation status for MBC stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to MASTERBRAND INC (MBC). This can be considered as Undervalued.


What is the profitability of MBC stock?

MASTERBRAND INC (MBC) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for MBC stock?

The financial health rating of MASTERBRAND INC (MBC) is 3 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for MASTERBRAND INC?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of MASTERBRAND INC (MBC) is expected to decline by -16.21% in the next year.