MASTERBRAND INC (MBC) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:MBC - US57638P1049 - Common Stock
10.905 USD
+0.09 (+0.88%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to MBC. MBC was compared to 41 industry peers in the Building Products industry. MBC has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. MBC may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year MBC was profitable.
In the past year MBC had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years MBC has been profitable.
MBC had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
MBC has a worse Return On Assets (3.17%) than 68.29% of its industry peers.
MBC has a Return On Equity of 6.88%. This is in the lower half of the industry: MBC underperforms 63.41% of its industry peers.
MBC has a Return On Invested Capital (7.30%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for MBC is below the industry average of 12.50%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.17% | ||
| ROE | 6.88% | ||
| ROIC | 7.3% |
ROA(3y)6.03%
ROA(5y)5.91%
ROE(3y)13.46%
ROE(5y)10.88%
ROIC(3y)9.96%
ROIC(5y)8.67%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 3.37%, MBC is doing worse than 63.41% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MBC has grown nicely.
MBC has a Operating Margin (9.01%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MBC has grown nicely.
MBC has a Gross Margin (31.80%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MBC has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 9.01% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.37% | ||
| GM | 31.8% |
OM growth 3Y7.36%
OM growth 5Y4.7%
PM growth 3Y-10%
PM growth 5Y2.03%
GM growth 3Y5.76%
GM growth 5Y2.32%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), MBC is creating some value.
MBC has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
MBC has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.52 indicates that MBC is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.52, MBC is doing worse than 75.61% of the companies in the same industry.
MBC has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.29. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as MBC would need 6.29 years to pay back of all of its debts.
MBC has a worse Debt to FCF ratio (6.29) than 63.41% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.73 indicates that MBC is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
MBC has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.73) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.73 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.29 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.52 |
ROIC/WACC0.85
WACC8.6%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.87 indicates that MBC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
MBC has a Current ratio (1.87) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.12 indicates that MBC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of MBC (1.12) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.87 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.12 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for MBC have decreased strongly by -24.32% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 4.01% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, MBC shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -0.95% in the last year.
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)-0.95%
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.
MBC is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.63% yearly.
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.
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 9.74, which indicates a very decent valuation of MBC.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, MBC is valued cheaply inside the industry as 90.24% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of MBC to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.13), we can say MBC is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.24 indicates a reasonable valuation of MBC.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, MBC is valued cheaper than 92.68% 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 22.35.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.74 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.24 |
4.2 Price Multiples
92.68% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MBC, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, MBC is valued cheaper than 95.12% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.7 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.59 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.43
EPS Next 2Y-1%
EPS Next 3Y9.4%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
MBC does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NYSE:MBC (11/6/2025, 1:57:00 PM)
10.905
+0.09 (+0.88%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryBuilding Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners99.22%
Inst Owner Change0.95%
Ins Owners2.06%
Ins Owner Change3.2%
Market Cap1.38B
Revenue(TTM)2.70B
Net Income(TTM)93.70M
Analysts80
Price Target15.3 (40.3%)
Short Float %10.05%
Short Ratio8.77
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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)2.8%
Min EPS beat(2)-10.89%
Max EPS beat(2)16.48%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-5.8%
Min EPS beat(4)-45.28%
Max EPS beat(4)16.48%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)7.86%
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.17%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.44%
Max Revenue beat(2)5.91%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.07%
Min Revenue beat(4)-8.75%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.91%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.79%
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.26%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.82%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.08%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.22%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.74 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.24 | ||
| P/S | 0.5 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.7 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.54 | ||
| P/B | 1.02 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.59 |
EPS(TTM)1.12
EY10.27%
EPS(NY)1.32
Fwd EY12.13%
FCF(TTM)1.25
FCFY11.49%
OCF(TTM)1.97
OCFY18.04%
SpS21.91
BVpS10.74
TBVpS-2.58
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.43
Graham Number16.45
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.17% | ||
| ROE | 6.88% | ||
| ROCE | 9.66% | ||
| ROIC | 7.3% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.65% | ||
| ROICexgc | 24.2% | ||
| OM | 9.01% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.37% | ||
| GM | 31.8% | ||
| FCFM | 5.72% |
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-Score4
Asset Turnover0.94
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.73 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.29 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.93 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 99.23% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.26% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 73.04% | ||
| Profit Quality | 169.48% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.87 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.12 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.52 |
F-Score4
WACC8.6%
ROIC/WACC0.85
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)-0.95%
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-19.01%
EBIT growth 3Y5.38%
EBIT growth 5Y7.3%
EBIT Next Year5.1%
EBIT Next 3Y11.31%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-48.49%
FCF growth 3Y29.77%
FCF growth 5Y12.39%
OCF growth 1Y-29.48%
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.