MASTERBRAND INC (MBC) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:MBC • US57638P1049
8.08 USD
-0.36 (-4.27%)
At close: Mar 12, 2026
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This MBC fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
MBC gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 42 industry peers in the Building Products industry. MBC may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on MBC.
1. MBC Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- MBC had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year MBC had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years MBC has always been profitable.
- MBC had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 0.86%, MBC is doing worse than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- With a Return On Equity value of 1.99%, MBC is not doing good in the industry: 64.29% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- MBC has a Return On Invested Capital of 4.02%. This is in the lower half of the industry: MBC underperforms 73.81% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for MBC is below the industry average of 11.91%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.86% | ||
| ROE | 1.99% | ||
| ROIC | 4.02% |
ROA(3y)4.27%
ROA(5y)5%
ROE(3y)8.99%
ROE(5y)9.96%
ROIC(3y)7.21%
ROIC(5y)7.24%
1.3 Margins
- MBC has a Profit Margin of 0.98%. This is in the lower half of the industry: MBC underperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
- MBC's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- MBC's Operating Margin of 5.96% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MBC is outperformed by 69.05% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MBC has declined.
- The Gross Margin of MBC (30.26%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MBC has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 5.96% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.98% | ||
| GM | 30.26% |
OM growth 3Y-10.75%
OM growth 5Y-6.99%
PM growth 3Y-40.96%
PM growth 5Y-30.22%
GM growth 3Y1.77%
GM growth 5Y1.23%
2. MBC Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so MBC is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, MBC has less shares outstanding
- The number of shares outstanding for MBC has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for MBC has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.13 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 2.13, MBC is doing worse than 73.81% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of MBC is 8.29, which is on the high side as it means it would take MBC, 8.29 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 8.29, MBC is doing worse than 69.05% of the companies in the same industry.
- MBC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.72. This is a neutral value indicating MBC is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of MBC (0.72) is worse than 64.29% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.72 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.29 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.13 |
ROIC/WACC0.47
WACC8.51%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.67 indicates that MBC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- MBC's Current ratio of 1.67 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MBC is outperformed by 66.67% of its industry peers.
- MBC has a Quick Ratio of 1.03. 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 Quick ratio value of 1.03, MBC is not doing good in the industry: 61.90% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.67 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.03 |
3. MBC Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- MBC shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -34.07%.
- The earnings per share for MBC have been decreasing by -28.93% on average. This is quite bad
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.27% in the past year.
- Measured over the past years, MBC shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 2.06% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-34.07%
EPS 3Y-44.36%
EPS 5Y-28.93%
EPS Q2Q%-109.52%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.27%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.84%
Revenue growth 5Y2.06%
Sales Q2Q%-3.46%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 40.92% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
- Based on estimates for the next years, MBC will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.24% on average per year.
EPS Next Y14.62%
EPS Next 2Y40.92%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-3.23%
Revenue Next 2Y5.24%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
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 accelerating.
4. MBC Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 9.08, which indicates a very decent valuation of MBC.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of MBC indicates a rather cheap valuation: MBC is cheaper than 92.86% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.71, MBC is valued rather cheaply.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.92 indicates a rather cheap valuation of MBC.
- MBC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. MBC is cheaper than 97.62% 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 23.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.08 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.92 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 85.71% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MBC, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- 90.48% 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 | 8.77 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.1 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as MBC's earnings are expected to grow with 40.92% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.62
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y40.92%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. MBC Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- No dividends for MBC!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
MBC Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
8.08
-0.36 (-4.27%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryBuilding Products
Earnings (Last)02-10 2026-02-10/amc
Earnings (Next)05-04 2026-05-04
Inst Owners116.59%
Inst Owner Change7.23%
Ins Owners2.08%
Ins Owner Change0.44%
Market Cap1.03B
Revenue(TTM)2.73B
Net Income(TTM)26.70M
Analysts80
Price Target14.28 (76.73%)
Short Float %15.79%
Short Ratio10.26
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-61.69%
Min EPS beat(2)-114.14%
Max EPS beat(2)-9.24%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-29.45%
Min EPS beat(4)-114.14%
Max EPS beat(4)16.48%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-15.94%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)8.72%
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.5%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.97%
Max Revenue beat(2)5.04%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)3.34%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.44%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.91%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.31%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.35%
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)-6.67%
PT rev (3m)-6.67%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.08%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.08%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-3.09%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.09%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.08 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.92 | ||
| P/S | 0.38 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.77 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.27 | ||
| P/B | 0.77 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.1 |
EPS(TTM)0.89
EY11.01%
EPS(NY)1.02
Fwd EY12.63%
FCF(TTM)0.92
FCFY11.4%
OCF(TTM)1.53
OCFY18.99%
SpS21.44
BVpS10.54
TBVpS-2.59
PEG (NY)0.62
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number14.53
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.86% | ||
| ROE | 1.99% | ||
| ROCE | 6.08% | ||
| ROIC | 4.02% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.32% | ||
| ROICexgc | 13.08% | ||
| OM | 5.96% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.98% | ||
| GM | 30.26% | ||
| FCFM | 4.3% |
ROA(3y)4.27%
ROA(5y)5%
ROE(3y)8.99%
ROE(5y)9.96%
ROIC(3y)7.21%
ROIC(5y)7.24%
ROICexc(3y)7.7%
ROICexc(5y)7.69%
ROICexgc(3y)24.17%
ROICexgc(5y)22.13%
ROCE(3y)10.89%
ROCE(5y)10.93%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-18.88%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-3.72%
ROICexc growth 3Y-21.78%
ROICexc growth 5Y-7.09%
OM growth 3Y-10.75%
OM growth 5Y-6.99%
PM growth 3Y-40.96%
PM growth 5Y-30.22%
GM growth 3Y1.77%
GM growth 5Y1.23%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.88
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.72 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.29 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.8 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 83.64% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.86% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 76.27% | ||
| Profit Quality | 440.08% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.67 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.03 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.13 |
F-Score6
WACC8.51%
ROIC/WACC0.47
Cap/Depr(3y)92.47%
Cap/Depr(5y)89.41%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.65%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.29%
Profit Quality(3y)266.37%
Profit Quality(5y)193.53%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-34.07%
EPS 3Y-44.36%
EPS 5Y-28.93%
EPS Q2Q%-109.52%
EPS Next Y14.62%
EPS Next 2Y40.92%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.27%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.84%
Revenue growth 5Y2.06%
Sales Q2Q%-3.46%
Revenue Next Year-3.23%
Revenue Next 2Y5.24%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-41.56%
EBIT growth 3Y-15.96%
EBIT growth 5Y-5.07%
EBIT Next Year-15.56%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-44.34%
FCF growth 3Y-13.2%
FCF growth 5Y-7.9%
OCF growth 1Y-32.98%
OCF growth 3Y-6%
OCF growth 5Y-0.89%
MASTERBRAND INC / MBC FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for MASTERBRAND INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to MBC.
Can you provide the valuation status for MASTERBRAND INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 9 / 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 3 / 10.
What is the valuation of MASTERBRAND INC based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for MASTERBRAND INC (MBC) is 9.08 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.77.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for MBC stock?
The dividend rating of MASTERBRAND INC (MBC) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0%.