MCCORMICK & CO INC VTG COM (MKC.V) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:MKC.V - US5797801074 - Common Stock
68 USD
+0.54 (+0.8%)
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. MKC.V has an excellent profitability rating, but 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
In the past year MKC.V was profitable.
MKC.V had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years MKC.V has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years MKC.V always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
MKC.V's Return On Assets of 5.87% is amongst the best of the industry. MKC.V outperforms 80.46% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 13.52%, MKC.V belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.91% of the companies in the same industry.
MKC.V has a better Return On Invested Capital (8.05%) than 80.46% 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 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 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 90.80% of the companies in the same industry.
MKC.V's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
MKC.V has a better Operating Margin (15.99%) than 93.10% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MKC.V has declined.
MKC.V has a Gross Margin of 38.23%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MKC.V outperforms 89.66% of its industry peers.
MKC.V's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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.
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 2.56. 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.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.56, MKC.V is in the better half of 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 has a Debt to FCF ratio of 6.65. This is in the better half of the industry: MKC.V outperforms 73.56% 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 comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.63 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.65 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.56 |
ROIC/WACC1.04
WACC7.75%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.71 indicates that MKC.V may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
MKC.V's Current ratio of 0.71 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MKC.V is outperformed by 83.91% of its industry peers.
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's Quick ratio of 0.29 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MKC.V is outperformed by 89.66% 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.
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
MKC.V is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 5.88% yearly.
MKC.V is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.05% yearly.
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
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 23.13, the valuation of MKC.V can be described as rather expensive.
MKC.V's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
MKC.V is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.45, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.12, the valuation of MKC.V can be described as rather expensive.
63.22% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MKC.V, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
MKC.V is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 34.46, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.13 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.12 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as MKC.V.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as MKC.V.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 27.85 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.71 |
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.
The excellent profitability rating of MKC.V may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)7.6
PEG (5Y)11.7
EPS Next 2Y4.48%
EPS Next 3Y5.82%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.85%, MKC.V has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
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 2.45, MKC.V has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.85% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of MKC.V grows each year by 8.09%, which is quite nice.
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.
MKC.V's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP61.04%
EPS Next 2Y4.48%
EPS Next 3Y5.82%
NYSE:MKC.V (11/21/2025, 8:04:00 PM)
68
+0.54 (+0.8%)
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 Cap18.25B
Revenue(TTM)6.79B
Net Income(TTM)778.00M
Analysts72
Price Target78.76 (15.82%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.85% |
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 | 23.13 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.12 | ||
| P/S | 2.69 | ||
| P/FCF | 27.85 | ||
| P/OCF | 20.76 | ||
| P/B | 3.17 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.71 |
EPS(TTM)2.94
EY4.32%
EPS(NY)3.22
Fwd EY4.74%
FCF(TTM)2.44
FCFY3.59%
OCF(TTM)3.27
OCFY4.82%
SpS25.29
BVpS21.44
TBVpS-10.67
PEG (NY)7.6
PEG (5Y)11.7
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 | 2.56 |
F-Score6
WACC7.75%
ROIC/WACC1.04
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 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 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 23.13 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.17.
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.