MASTERBRAND INC (MBC) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:MBC - US57638P1049 - Common Stock
11.8263 USD
+0.21 (+1.78%)
Overall MBC gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated MBC against 41 industry peers in the Building Products industry. While MBC is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on MBC.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
MBC had positive earnings in the past year.
MBC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years MBC has been profitable.
In the past 5 years MBC always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of 2.75%, MBC is not doing good in the industry: 65.85% 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 65.85% 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 12.52%.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
MBC has a Profit Margin of 3.00%. This is in the lower half of the industry: MBC underperforms 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.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 31.31%, MBC is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.22% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MBC has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
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.
The debt/assets ratio for MBC is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.50 indicates that MBC is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
MBC has a worse Altman-Z score (2.50) than 75.61% of its industry peers.
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.
MBC has a Debt to FCF ratio of 7.13. This is in the lower half of the industry: MBC underperforms 60.98% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.69 indicates that 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.69 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.13 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.5 |
ROIC/WACC0.78
WACC8.4%
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.
MBC has a Current ratio of 1.87. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MBC outperforms 48.78% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.13 indicates that MBC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
MBC's Quick ratio of 1.13 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MBC outperforms 43.90% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.87 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.13 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for MBC have decreased strongly by -24.32% in the last year.
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.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.77% in the past year.
MBC shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 2.48% yearly.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.40% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.63% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-21.44%
EPS Next 2Y-13.07%
EPS Next 3Y9.4%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-2.4%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.28%
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 10.56, the valuation of MBC can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, MBC is valued cheaply inside the industry as 92.68% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.59, MBC is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.59, the valuation of MBC can be described as very reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MBC indicates a rather cheap valuation: MBC is cheaper than 87.80% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.80, MBC is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.59 |
4.2 Price Multiples
MBC's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. MBC is cheaper than 95.12% of the companies in the same industry.
92.68% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MBC, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.21 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.14 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.63
EPS Next 2Y-13.07%
EPS Next 3Y9.4%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for MBC!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NYSE:MBC (12/11/2025, 2:01:47 PM)
11.8263
+0.21 (+1.78%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryBuilding Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners108.14%
Inst Owner Change15.14%
Ins Owners2.03%
Ins Owner Change-0.33%
Market Cap1.50B
Revenue(TTM)2.76B
Net Income(TTM)82.70M
Analysts80
Price Target15.3 (29.37%)
Short Float %12.59%
Short Ratio9.34
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)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)-6.25%
EPS NY rev (3m)-6.25%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.78%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.78%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.59 | ||
| P/S | 0.54 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.21 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.7 | ||
| P/B | 1.08 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.14 |
EPS(TTM)1.12
EY9.47%
EPS(NY)1.02
Fwd EY8.63%
FCF(TTM)1.06
FCFY8.92%
OCF(TTM)1.77
OCFY14.93%
SpS21.75
BVpS10.91
TBVpS-2.34
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.63
Graham Number16.58
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 2.5 |
F-Score7
WACC8.4%
ROIC/WACC0.78
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-21.44%
EPS Next 2Y-13.07%
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-2.4%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.28%
Revenue Next 3Y2.63%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-22.46%
EBIT growth 3Y5.38%
EBIT growth 5Y7.3%
EBIT Next Year1.91%
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 -21.44% in the next year.