MCCORMICK & CO INC VTG COM (MKC.V) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:MKC.V - US5797801074 - Common Stock
64.76 USD
+0.82 (+1.28%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to MKC.V. MKC.V was compared to 86 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
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
The Return On Assets of MKC.V (5.87%) is better than 80.46% of its industry peers.
MKC.V's Return On Equity of 13.52% is amongst the best of the industry. MKC.V outperforms 82.76% of its industry peers.
MKC.V has a better Return On Invested Capital (8.05%) 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 28.65%.
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
The Profit Margin of MKC.V (11.46%) is better than 89.66% 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 91.95% of its industry peers.
MKC.V's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 38.23%, MKC.V belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.66% of the companies in the same industry.
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
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.
Compared to 5 years ago, MKC.V has more shares outstanding
MKC.V has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.50 indicates that MKC.V is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.50, MKC.V is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.77% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of MKC.V is 6.65, which is on the high side as it means it would take MKC.V, 6.65 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
MKC.V has a better Debt to FCF ratio (6.65) than 72.41% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.63 indicates that MKC.V is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.63, MKC.V perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 44.83% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.63 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.65 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.5 |
ROIC/WACC1.04
WACC7.75%
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.
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.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.29, MKC.V is not doing good in the industry: 89.66% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| 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.
Looking at the last year, MKC.V shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 1.64% in the last year.
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.
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.
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
MKC.V is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 22.03.
MKC.V's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.06. MKC.V is around the same levels.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 20.11, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of MKC.V.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, MKC.V is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 60.92% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 32.73. MKC.V is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.03 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.11 |
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 | 26.53 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.16 |
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 a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)7.24
PEG (5Y)11.15
EPS Next 2Y4.48%
EPS Next 3Y5.82%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.81%, MKC.V has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.18, MKC.V pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
MKC.V's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.37.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.81% |
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
61.04% of the earnings are spent on dividend by MKC.V. 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 (11/7/2025, 8:04:00 PM)
64.76
+0.82 (+1.28%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners89.6%
Inst Owner Change1.72%
Ins Owners0.01%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap17.38B
Revenue(TTM)6.79B
Net Income(TTM)778.00M
Analysts72
Price Target79.91 (23.39%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.81% |
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)-5.69%
PT rev (3m)-7.78%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-6.42%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-6.46%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.02%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.05%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.05%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.32%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.19%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.26%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.03 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.11 | ||
| P/S | 2.56 | ||
| P/FCF | 26.53 | ||
| P/OCF | 19.78 | ||
| P/B | 3.02 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.16 |
EPS(TTM)2.94
EY4.54%
EPS(NY)3.22
Fwd EY4.97%
FCF(TTM)2.44
FCFY3.77%
OCF(TTM)3.27
OCFY5.06%
SpS25.29
BVpS21.44
TBVpS-10.67
PEG (NY)7.24
PEG (5Y)11.15
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 | 2.5 |
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 7 / 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 22.03 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.02.
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.