MCCORMICK & CO INC VTG COM (MKC.V) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:MKC.V - US5797801074 - Common Stock
68 USD
+0.54 (+0.8%)
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 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.
MKC.V had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years MKC.V had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
MKC.V has a Return On Assets of 5.87%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MKC.V outperforms 80.46% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of MKC.V (13.52%) is better than 83.91% of its industry peers.
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 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
MKC.V has a Profit Margin of 11.46%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MKC.V outperforms 90.80% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MKC.V has declined.
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.
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so MKC.V is still creating some value.
MKC.V has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
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 2.56 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 2.56, 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.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 6.65, MKC.V is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.56% of the companies in the same industry.
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 (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
WACC7.78%
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 worse Current ratio (0.71) than 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 has a worse Quick ratio (0.29) than 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%.
Measured over the past years, MKC.V shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.69% on average per year.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, MKC.V will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 5.88% on average per year.
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
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 23.13, MKC.V is valued on the expensive side.
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 25.45.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.12, the valuation of MKC.V can be described as rather expensive.
MKC.V's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MKC.V is cheaper than 63.22% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 34.46. MKC.V is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.13 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.12 |
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.
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
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 2.45, 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 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
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 (11/21/2025, 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 Target79.23 (16.51%)
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 | 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
WACC7.78%
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.