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MCKESSON CORP (MCK) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:MCK - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US58155Q1031 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

597.71  -5.8 (-0.96%)

After market: 597.71 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to MCK. MCK was compared to 108 industry peers in the Health Care Providers & Services industry. MCK has an average financial health and profitability rating. MCK is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

MCK had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year MCK had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years MCK 4 years were profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years MCK had a positive operating cash flow.
MCK Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFMCK Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B -2B 4B -4B

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.98%, MCK is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.90% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of MCK (24.26%) is better than 98.13% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for MCK is significantly above the industry average of 8.14%.
The 3 year average ROIC (21.89%) for MCK is below the current ROIC(24.26%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.98%
ROE N/A
ROIC 24.26%
ROA(3y)3.97%
ROA(5y)1.28%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)21.89%
ROIC(5y)18.52%
MCK Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICMCK Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5K 10K 15K 20K

1.3 Margins

MCK has a Profit Margin of 0.82%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MCK outperforms 58.88% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MCK has grown nicely.
MCK has a Operating Margin (1.28%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
MCK's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
MCK has a worse Gross Margin (3.81%) than 82.24% of its industry peers.
MCK's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 1.28%
PM (TTM) 0.82%
GM 3.81%
OM growth 3Y-6.32%
OM growth 5Y-3.65%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y127.73%
GM growth 3Y-7.56%
GM growth 5Y-5.78%
MCK Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsMCK Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2 4 6

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), MCK is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for MCK has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, MCK has less shares outstanding
MCK has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
MCK Yearly Shares OutstandingMCK Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M
MCK Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsMCK Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20B 40B 60B

2.2 Solvency

MCK has an Altman-Z score of 5.88. This indicates that MCK is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
MCK has a Altman-Z score of 5.88. This is amongst the best in the industry. MCK outperforms 88.78% of its industry peers.
MCK has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.90. This is a neutral value as MCK would need 4.90 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of MCK (4.90) is better than 77.57% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 4.9
Altman-Z 5.88
ROIC/WACC2.78
WACC8.74%
MCK Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFMCK Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B -2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.88 indicates that MCK may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.88, MCK is not doing good in the industry: 80.37% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 0.48 indicates that MCK may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
MCK has a worse Quick ratio (0.48) than 91.59% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.88
Quick Ratio 0.48
MCK Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesMCK Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B 40B 50B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 2.57% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 15.07% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
The Revenue has grown by 14.29% in the past year. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.59% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)2.57%
EPS 3Y16.77%
EPS 5Y15.07%
EPS Q2Q%3.75%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.29%
Revenue growth 3Y9.05%
Revenue growth 5Y7.59%
Sales Q2Q%17.8%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, MCK will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 14.65% on average per year.
MCK is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 9.19% yearly.
EPS Next Y20.67%
EPS Next 2Y16.58%
EPS Next 3Y15.32%
EPS Next 5Y14.65%
Revenue Next Year15.47%
Revenue Next 2Y12.54%
Revenue Next 3Y10.64%
Revenue Next 5Y9.19%

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 stable.
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.
MCK Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesMCK Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 100B 200B 300B 400B
MCK Yearly EPS VS EstimatesMCK Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 10 20 30 40 50

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 20.50, MCK is valued on the expensive side.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, MCK is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 70.09% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 29.63, MCK is valued a bit cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 16.04, which indicates a correct valuation of MCK.
73.83% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MCK, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
MCK's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 22.68.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.5
Fwd PE 16.04
MCK Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMCK Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of MCK is on the same level as its industry peers.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, MCK is valued a bit cheaper than 61.68% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 45.85
EV/EBITDA 15.79
MCK Per share dataMCK EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 500 1K 1.5K 2K 2.5K

4.3 Compensation for Growth

MCK's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of MCK may justify a higher PE ratio.
MCK's earnings are expected to grow with 15.32% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.99
PEG (5Y)1.36
EPS Next 2Y16.58%
EPS Next 3Y15.32%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

MCK has a yearly dividend return of 0.47%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.95, MCK pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.47, MCK pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.29.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.47%

5.2 History

The dividend of MCK is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 9.65%!
MCK has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
The dividend of MCK decreased in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.65%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
MCK Yearly Dividends per shareMCK Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

5.3 Sustainability

MCK pays out 11.89% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of MCK is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP11.89%
EPS Next 2Y16.58%
EPS Next 3Y15.32%
MCK Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendMCK Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B -2B 4B -4B
MCK Dividend Payout.MCK Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.MCK Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

MCKESSON CORP

NYSE:MCK (2/21/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 597.71 0 (0%)

597.71

-5.8 (-0.96%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupHealth Care Equipment & Services
GICS IndustryHealth Care Providers & Services
Earnings (Last)02-05 2025-02-05/amc
Earnings (Next)05-05 2025-05-05/amc
Inst Owners88.45%
Inst Owner Change-3.91%
Ins Owners0.08%
Ins Owner Change-0.65%
Market Cap74.91B
Analysts82.73
Price Target672.67 (12.54%)
Short Float %1.19%
Short Ratio1.93
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.47%
Yearly Dividend2.36
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.65%
DP11.89%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date03-03 2025-03-03 (0.71)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)0.62%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.54%
Max EPS beat(2)1.77%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)1.48%
Min EPS beat(4)-3.56%
Max EPS beat(4)8.24%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)4.61%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)3.99%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)7.68%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)1%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.8%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.8%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.89%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.89%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.8%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.12%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.27%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.56%
PT rev (1m)-0.47%
PT rev (3m)13.02%
EPS NQ rev (1m)6.16%
EPS NQ rev (3m)14.05%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.17%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.03%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)2.83%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.65%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.58%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.5
Fwd PE 16.04
P/S 0.22
P/FCF 45.85
P/OCF 30.16
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 15.79
EPS(TTM)29.16
EY4.88%
EPS(NY)37.26
Fwd EY6.23%
FCF(TTM)13.04
FCFY2.18%
OCF(TTM)19.82
OCFY3.32%
SpS2749.41
BVpS-24.61
TBVpS-116.47
PEG (NY)0.99
PEG (5Y)1.36
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.98%
ROE N/A
ROCE 35.35%
ROIC 24.26%
ROICexc 26.25%
ROICexgc 157.66%
OM 1.28%
PM (TTM) 0.82%
GM 3.81%
FCFM 0.47%
ROA(3y)3.97%
ROA(5y)1.28%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)21.89%
ROIC(5y)18.52%
ROICexc(3y)31.11%
ROICexc(5y)25.97%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)26.72%
ROCE(5y)22.6%
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y14.1%
ROICexc growth 5Y16.79%
OM growth 3Y-6.32%
OM growth 5Y-3.65%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y127.73%
GM growth 3Y-7.56%
GM growth 5Y-5.78%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover4.85
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 4.9
Debt/EBITDA 1.35
Cap/Depr 131.78%
Cap/Sales 0.25%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 48.98%
Profit Quality 57.82%
Current Ratio 0.88
Quick Ratio 0.48
Altman-Z 5.88
F-Score5
WACC8.74%
ROIC/WACC2.78
Cap/Depr(3y)90.12%
Cap/Depr(5y)79.5%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.21%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.22%
Profit Quality(3y)188.26%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)2.57%
EPS 3Y16.77%
EPS 5Y15.07%
EPS Q2Q%3.75%
EPS Next Y20.67%
EPS Next 2Y16.58%
EPS Next 3Y15.32%
EPS Next 5Y14.65%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.29%
Revenue growth 3Y9.05%
Revenue growth 5Y7.59%
Sales Q2Q%17.8%
Revenue Next Year15.47%
Revenue Next 2Y12.54%
Revenue Next 3Y10.64%
Revenue Next 5Y9.19%
EBIT growth 1Y21.06%
EBIT growth 3Y2.16%
EBIT growth 5Y3.67%
EBIT Next Year22.72%
EBIT Next 3Y12.58%
EBIT Next 5Y11.15%
FCF growth 1Y-62.31%
FCF growth 3Y-2.4%
FCF growth 5Y0.84%
OCF growth 1Y-48.95%
OCF growth 3Y-1.7%
OCF growth 5Y1.34%