MCCORMICK & CO INC VTG COM (MKC.V) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:MKC.V - US5797801074 - Common Stock
66.78 USD
+2.41 (+3.74%)
Taking everything into account, MKC.V scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. MKC.V was compared to 87 industry peers in the Food Products industry. While MKC.V has a great profitability rating, there are quite some concerns on its financial health. MKC.V is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year MKC.V was profitable.
In the past year MKC.V had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years MKC.V has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years MKC.V had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 5.87%, MKC.V is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.31% of the companies in the same industry.
MKC.V has a Return On Equity of 13.52%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MKC.V outperforms 82.76% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of MKC.V (8.05%) is better than 79.31% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for MKC.V is significantly below the industry average of 28.38%.
The 3 year average ROIC (7.52%) for MKC.V is below the current ROIC(8.05%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 11.46%, MKC.V belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.66% of the companies in the same industry.
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 91.95% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MKC.V has declined.
MKC.V has a better Gross Margin (38.23%) than 88.51% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MKC.V has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), MKC.V is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, MKC.V has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
MKC.V has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, MKC.V has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.54 indicates that MKC.V is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of MKC.V (2.54) is better than 60.92% of its industry peers.
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 72.41% 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.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.63, MKC.V is in line with its industry, outperforming 42.53% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.63 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.65 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.54 |
ROIC/WACC1.03
WACC7.79%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.71 indicates that MKC.V may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.71, MKC.V is doing worse than 85.06% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.29 indicates that MKC.V may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of MKC.V (0.29) is worse than 90.80% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.71 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.29 |
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%.
MKC.V shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 1.98% yearly.
MKC.V shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 1.64%.
MKC.V shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.69% yearly.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 5.88% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, MKC.V will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.05% on average per year.
EPS Next Y3.04%
EPS Next 2Y4.48%
EPS Next 3Y5.82%
EPS Next 5Y5.88%
Revenue Next Year2.04%
Revenue Next 2Y4.04%
Revenue Next 3Y4.32%
Revenue Next 5Y4.05%
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 22.71, the valuation of MKC.V can be described as rather expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of MKC.V is on the same level as its industry peers.
MKC.V is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.47, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.74, the valuation of MKC.V can be described as rather expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MKC.V indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: MKC.V is cheaper than 60.92% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 35.42, MKC.V is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.71 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.74 |
4.2 Price Multiples
MKC.V's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
MKC.V's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 27.35 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.57 |
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 a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)7.46
PEG (5Y)11.49
EPS Next 2Y4.48%
EPS Next 3Y5.82%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
MKC.V has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.72%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
MKC.V's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 5.15.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, MKC.V has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.72% |
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
5.3 Sustainability
MKC.V pays out 61.04% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of MKC.V is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP61.04%
EPS Next 2Y4.48%
EPS Next 3Y5.82%
NYSE:MKC.V (11/19/2025, 2:50:26 PM)
66.78
+2.41 (+3.74%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners89.6%
Inst Owner Change0.84%
Ins Owners0.01%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap17.92B
Revenue(TTM)6.79B
Net Income(TTM)778.00M
Analysts72
Price Target79.23 (18.64%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.72% |
Yearly Dividend1.68
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.09%
DP61.04%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date
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)-6.49%
PT rev (3m)-8.56%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.35%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-6.46%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.02%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.05%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.21%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.32%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.19%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.26%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.71 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.74 | ||
| P/S | 2.64 | ||
| P/FCF | 27.35 | ||
| P/OCF | 20.39 | ||
| P/B | 3.12 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.57 |
EPS(TTM)2.94
EY4.4%
EPS(NY)3.22
Fwd EY4.82%
FCF(TTM)2.44
FCFY3.66%
OCF(TTM)3.27
OCFY4.9%
SpS25.29
BVpS21.44
TBVpS-10.67
PEG (NY)7.46
PEG (5Y)11.49
Graham Number37.66
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 2.54 |
F-Score6
WACC7.79%
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 Y3.04%
EPS Next 2Y4.48%
EPS Next 3Y5.82%
EPS Next 5Y5.88%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.64%
Revenue growth 3Y2.1%
Revenue growth 5Y4.69%
Sales Q2Q%2.68%
Revenue Next Year2.04%
Revenue Next 2Y4.04%
Revenue Next 3Y4.32%
Revenue Next 5Y4.05%
EBIT growth 1Y1.11%
EBIT growth 3Y-0.97%
EBIT growth 5Y1.8%
EBIT Next Year23.76%
EBIT Next 3Y12.62%
EBIT Next 5Y8.67%
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 for MKC.V stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to MCCORMICK & CO INC VTG COM (MKC.V). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of MKC.V stock?
MCCORMICK & CO INC VTG COM (MKC.V) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of MCCORMICK & CO INC VTG COM (MKC.V) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for MCCORMICK & CO INC VTG COM (MKC.V) is 22.71 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.12.
What is the expected EPS growth for MCCORMICK & CO INC VTG COM (MKC.V) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of MCCORMICK & CO INC VTG COM (MKC.V) is expected to grow by 3.04% in the next year.