MCCORMICK & CO INC VTG COM (MKC.V) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:MKC.V - US5797801074 - Common Stock
67.03 USD
-1.22 (-1.79%)
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 belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are concerns on its financial health. While showing a medium growth rate, MKC.V is valued expensive at the moment.
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.
1.2 Ratios
- MKC.V's Return On Assets of 5.87% is amongst the best of the industry. MKC.V outperforms 82.76% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Equity value of 13.52%, MKC.V belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.06% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 8.05%, MKC.V belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.76% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for MKC.V is significantly below the industry average of 27.79%.
- 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 91.95% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MKC.V has declined.
- MKC.V's Operating Margin of 15.99% is amongst the best of the industry. MKC.V outperforms 95.40% 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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so MKC.V is still creating some value.
- The number of shares outstanding for MKC.V remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, MKC.V has more shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, MKC.V has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- MKC.V has an Altman-Z score of 2.55. 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.
- MKC.V's Altman-Z score of 2.55 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MKC.V outperforms 59.77% 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 has a better Debt to FCF ratio (6.65) than 70.11% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.63 indicates that MKC.V is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- MKC.V has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.63) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.63 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.65 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.55 |
ROIC/WACC1.02
WACC7.88%
2.3 Liquidity
- MKC.V has a Current Ratio of 0.71. This is a bad value and indicates that MKC.V is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a Current ratio value of 0.71, MKC.V is not doing good in the industry: 83.91% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- MKC.V has a Quick Ratio of 0.71. This is a bad value and indicates that MKC.V is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- MKC.V has a worse Quick ratio (0.29) than 90.80% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.71 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.29 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for MKC.V have decreased by -2.00% in the last year.
- 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.
- MKC.V shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 1.64%.
- 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 Year2.01%
Revenue Next 2Y4.72%
Revenue Next 3Y4.58%
Revenue Next 5Y4.07%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 22.80, 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.
- MKC.V's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.38.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.78, the valuation of MKC.V can be described as rather expensive.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as MKC.V.
- MKC.V is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.29, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.8 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.78 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of MKC.V is on the same level as its industry peers.
- MKC.V's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 27.46 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.63 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- MKC.V has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)7.24
PEG (5Y)11.54
EPS Next 2Y4.56%
EPS Next 3Y6.16%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- MKC.V has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.79%.
- MKC.V's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.28.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.84, MKC.V pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.79% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of MKC.V grows each year by 8.09%, which is quite nice.
- MKC.V has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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 2Y4.56%
EPS Next 3Y6.16%
NYSE:MKC.V (1/16/2026, 8:04:00 PM)
67.03
-1.22 (-1.79%)
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 Change0.37%
Ins Owners0.01%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap17.99B
Revenue(TTM)6.79B
Net Income(TTM)778.00M
Analysts73.68
Price Target79.27 (18.26%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.79% |
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)0.84%
PT rev (3m)-6.45%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.21%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.37%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.1%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.92%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.05%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.21%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.16%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.8 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.78 | ||
| P/S | 2.65 | ||
| P/FCF | 27.46 | ||
| P/OCF | 20.47 | ||
| P/B | 3.13 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.63 |
EPS(TTM)2.94
EY4.39%
EPS(NY)3.23
Fwd EY4.81%
FCF(TTM)2.44
FCFY3.64%
OCF(TTM)3.27
OCFY4.89%
SpS25.29
BVpS21.44
TBVpS-10.67
PEG (NY)7.24
PEG (5Y)11.54
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 | 2.55 |
F-Score6
WACC7.88%
ROIC/WACC1.02
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 Year2.01%
Revenue Next 2Y4.72%
Revenue Next 3Y4.58%
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 22.8 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.13.
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.