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MCCORMICK & CO INC VTG COM (MKC.V) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:MKC.V - US5797801074 - Common Stock

66.885 USD
-0.97 (-1.43%)
Last: 1/12/2026, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to MKC.V. MKC.V was compared to 87 industry peers in the Food Products industry. MKC.V scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. MKC.V is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

MKC.V had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year MKC.V had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years MKC.V has been profitable.
MKC.V had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
MKC.V Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFMKC.V Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

1.2 Ratios

With an excellent Return On Assets value of 5.87%, MKC.V belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.76% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 13.52%, MKC.V belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.91% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 8.05%, MKC.V belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.46% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for MKC.V is significantly below the industry average of 27.80%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (8.05%) for MKC.V is above the 3 year average (7.52%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.87%
ROE 13.52%
ROIC 8.05%
ROA(3y)5.51%
ROA(5y)5.71%
ROE(3y)14.31%
ROE(5y)15.82%
ROIC(3y)7.52%
ROIC(5y)7.83%
MKC.V Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICMKC.V Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20 25

1.3 Margins

MKC.V has a better Profit Margin (11.46%) than 90.80% of its industry peers.
MKC.V's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
MKC.V has a Operating Margin of 15.99%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MKC.V outperforms 94.25% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MKC.V has declined.
MKC.V's Gross Margin of 38.23% is amongst the best of the industry. MKC.V outperforms 87.36% of its industry peers.
MKC.V's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 15.99%
PM (TTM) 11.46%
GM 38.23%
OM growth 3Y-3%
OM growth 5Y-2.76%
PM growth 3Y-0.64%
PM growth 5Y-2.25%
GM growth 3Y-0.95%
GM growth 5Y-0.8%
MKC.V Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsMKC.V Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

MKC.V 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 MKC.V remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
MKC.V has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for MKC.V has been reduced compared to a year ago.
MKC.V Yearly Shares OutstandingMKC.V Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
MKC.V Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsMKC.V Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.2 Solvency

MKC.V has an Altman-Z score of 2.57. This is not the best score and indicates that MKC.V is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 2.57, MKC.V is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.92% of the companies in the same industry.
MKC.V has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.65. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as MKC.V would need 6.65 years to pay back of all of its debts.
MKC.V's Debt to FCF ratio of 6.65 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MKC.V outperforms 68.97% of its industry peers.
MKC.V has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.63. This is a neutral value indicating MKC.V is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
MKC.V has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.63. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MKC.V outperforms 43.68% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.63
Debt/FCF 6.65
Altman-Z 2.57
ROIC/WACC1.03
WACC7.83%
MKC.V Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFMKC.V Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.71 indicates that MKC.V may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
MKC.V has a Current ratio of 0.71. This is amonst the worse of the industry: MKC.V underperforms 85.06% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.29 indicates that MKC.V may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.29, MKC.V is doing worse than 91.95% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.71
Quick Ratio 0.29
MKC.V Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesMKC.V Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

MKC.V shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -2.00%.
Measured over the past 5 years, MKC.V shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 1.98% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, MKC.V shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 1.64% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.69% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-2%
EPS 3Y-1.11%
EPS 5Y1.98%
EPS Q2Q%2.41%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.64%
Revenue growth 3Y2.1%
Revenue growth 5Y4.69%
Sales Q2Q%2.68%

3.2 Future

MKC.V is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 6.68% yearly.
MKC.V is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.07% yearly.
EPS Next Y3.15%
EPS Next 2Y4.56%
EPS Next 3Y6.16%
EPS Next 5Y6.68%
Revenue Next Year2.04%
Revenue Next 2Y4.06%
Revenue Next 3Y4.4%
Revenue Next 5Y4.07%

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.
MKC.V Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesMKC.V Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 2B 4B 6B 8B
MKC.V Yearly EPS VS EstimatesMKC.V Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 1 2 3 4 5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 22.75, the valuation of MKC.V can be described as rather expensive.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as MKC.V.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.25. MKC.V is around the same levels.
MKC.V is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.74.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MKC.V is on the same level as its industry peers.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.98. MKC.V is around the same levels.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.75
Fwd PE 20.74
MKC.V Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMKC.V Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as MKC.V.
MKC.V's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 27.4
EV/EBITDA 16.8
MKC.V Per share dataMKC.V EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 -10 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates MKC.V does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
MKC.V has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)7.22
PEG (5Y)11.51
EPS Next 2Y4.56%
EPS Next 3Y6.16%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

MKC.V has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.86%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.47, MKC.V pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.92, MKC.V pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.86%

5.2 History

The dividend of MKC.V is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 8.09%!
MKC.V has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
MKC.V has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.09%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
MKC.V Yearly Dividends per shareMKC.V Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

MKC.V pays out 61.04% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
MKC.V's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP61.04%
EPS Next 2Y4.56%
EPS Next 3Y6.16%
MKC.V Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendMKC.V Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M
MKC.V Dividend Payout.MKC.V Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.MKC.V Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

MCCORMICK & CO INC VTG COM

NYSE:MKC.V (1/12/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

66.885

-0.97 (-1.43%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)10-07 2025-10-07/bmo
Earnings (Next)01-21 2026-01-21/amc
Inst Owners93.1%
Inst Owner Change0.25%
Ins Owners0.01%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap17.95B
Revenue(TTM)6.79B
Net Income(TTM)778.00M
Analysts73.68
Price Target78.38 (17.19%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.86%
Yearly Dividend1.68
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.09%
DP61.04%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)3.57%
Min EPS beat(2)3.22%
Max EPS beat(2)3.93%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)0.66%
Min EPS beat(4)-7.59%
Max EPS beat(4)3.93%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)6.81%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)4.57%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)1.43%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.61%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.93%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.29%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.55%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.38%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.39%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.51%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.97%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.99%
PT rev (1m)-0.29%
PT rev (3m)-7.5%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.46%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-6%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.1%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.92%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.05%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.19%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.75
Fwd PE 20.74
P/S 2.64
P/FCF 27.4
P/OCF 20.42
P/B 3.12
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 16.8
EPS(TTM)2.94
EY4.4%
EPS(NY)3.23
Fwd EY4.82%
FCF(TTM)2.44
FCFY3.65%
OCF(TTM)3.27
OCFY4.9%
SpS25.29
BVpS21.44
TBVpS-10.67
PEG (NY)7.22
PEG (5Y)11.51
Graham Number37.66
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.87%
ROE 13.52%
ROCE 10.72%
ROIC 8.05%
ROICexc 8.13%
ROICexgc 44.76%
OM 15.99%
PM (TTM) 11.46%
GM 38.23%
FCFM 9.65%
ROA(3y)5.51%
ROA(5y)5.71%
ROE(3y)14.31%
ROE(5y)15.82%
ROIC(3y)7.52%
ROIC(5y)7.83%
ROICexc(3y)7.68%
ROICexc(5y)8.06%
ROICexgc(3y)53.77%
ROICexgc(5y)64.53%
ROCE(3y)10.15%
ROCE(5y)10.62%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-19.64%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-5.32%
ROICexc growth 3Y-2.94%
ROICexc growth 5Y-2.03%
OM growth 3Y-3%
OM growth 5Y-2.76%
PM growth 3Y-0.64%
PM growth 5Y-2.25%
GM growth 3Y-0.95%
GM growth 5Y-0.8%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.51
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.63
Debt/FCF 6.65
Debt/EBITDA 2.75
Cap/Depr 100.13%
Cap/Sales 3.3%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 67.16%
Profit Quality 84.22%
Current Ratio 0.71
Quick Ratio 0.29
Altman-Z 2.57
F-Score6
WACC7.83%
ROIC/WACC1.03
Cap/Depr(3y)131.56%
Cap/Depr(5y)136.09%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.06%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.12%
Profit Quality(3y)94.06%
Profit Quality(5y)92.84%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-2%
EPS 3Y-1.11%
EPS 5Y1.98%
EPS Q2Q%2.41%
EPS Next Y3.15%
EPS Next 2Y4.56%
EPS Next 3Y6.16%
EPS Next 5Y6.68%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.64%
Revenue growth 3Y2.1%
Revenue growth 5Y4.69%
Sales Q2Q%2.68%
Revenue Next Year2.04%
Revenue Next 2Y4.06%
Revenue Next 3Y4.4%
Revenue Next 5Y4.07%
EBIT growth 1Y1.11%
EBIT growth 3Y-0.97%
EBIT growth 5Y1.8%
EBIT Next Year23.76%
EBIT Next 3Y12.89%
EBIT Next 5Y10.39%
FCF growth 1Y-15.9%
FCF growth 3Y5.54%
FCF growth 5Y-3.5%
OCF growth 1Y-17.2%
OCF growth 3Y3.63%
OCF growth 5Y-0.53%

MCCORMICK & CO INC VTG COM / MKC.V FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for MKC.V stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to MKC.V.


What is the valuation status of MCCORMICK & CO INC VTG COM (MKC.V) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to MCCORMICK & CO INC VTG COM (MKC.V). This can be considered as Overvalued.


What is the profitability of MKC.V stock?

MCCORMICK & CO INC VTG COM (MKC.V) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


What is the valuation of MCCORMICK & CO INC VTG COM based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for MCCORMICK & CO INC VTG COM (MKC.V) is 22.75 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.12.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for MKC.V stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of MCCORMICK & CO INC VTG COM (MKC.V) is expected to grow by 3.15% in the next year.