MCCORMICK & CO INC VTG COM (MKC.V) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:MKC.V • US5797801074
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This MKC.V fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. MKC.V Profitability Analysis
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.
- 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
- With a decent Return On Assets value of 5.98%, MKC.V is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.16% of the companies in the same industry.
- MKC.V's Return On Equity of 13.76% is amongst the best of the industry. MKC.V outperforms 85.06% of its industry peers.
- MKC.V has a Return On Invested Capital of 8.22%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MKC.V outperforms 81.61% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for MKC.V is in line with the industry average of 7.17%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (8.07%) for MKC.V is below the current ROIC(8.22%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.98% | ||
| ROE | 13.76% | ||
| ROIC | 8.22% |
1.3 Margins
- MKC.V has a Profit Margin of 11.54%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MKC.V outperforms 91.95% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MKC.V has declined.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 15.99%, MKC.V belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.55% of the companies in the same industry.
- MKC.V's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- MKC.V's Gross Margin of 37.93% is amongst the best of the industry. MKC.V outperforms 89.66% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MKC.V has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 15.99% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.54% | ||
| GM | 37.93% |
2. MKC.V Health Analysis
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.
- Compared to 5 years ago, MKC.V has more shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for MKC.V has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.23 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 2.23, MKC.V is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.32% of the companies in the same industry.
- MKC.V has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.40. This is a neutral value as MKC.V would need 5.40 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 5.40, MKC.V is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.56% of the companies in the same industry.
- MKC.V has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.61. 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 0.61, MKC.V is in line with its industry, outperforming 43.68% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.61 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.4 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.23 |
2.3 Liquidity
- MKC.V has a Current Ratio of 0.70. 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 Current ratio of 0.70. This is amonst the worse of the industry: MKC.V underperforms 81.61% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.28 indicates that MKC.V may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- MKC.V has a Quick ratio of 0.28. This is amonst the worse of the industry: MKC.V underperforms 89.66% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.7 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.28 |
3. MKC.V Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.69% over the past year.
- MKC.V shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 1.17% yearly.
- MKC.V shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 1.73%.
- Measured over the past years, MKC.V shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.08% on average per year.
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 6.03% on average over the next years.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.46% on average over the next years.
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 accelerating.
4. MKC.V Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 17.28, 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 indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: MKC.V is cheaper than 62.07% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.23. MKC.V is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.56, the valuation of MKC.V can be described as correct.
- 65.52% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MKC.V, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.51, MKC.V is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.28 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.56 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as MKC.V.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, MKC.V is valued a bit cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 18.8 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.16 |
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.
5. MKC.V Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- MKC.V has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.68%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- The stock price of MKC.V dropped by -23.86% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
- MKC.V's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.48.
- MKC.V's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.90.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.68% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of MKC.V is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.76%!
- 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.
5.3 Sustainability
- MKC.V pays out 61.19% 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.
MKC.V Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NYSE:MKC.V (3/26/2026, 8:04:00 PM)
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| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.68% |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.28 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.56 | ||
| P/S | 2.03 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.8 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.47 | ||
| P/B | 2.43 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.16 |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.98% | ||
| ROE | 13.76% | ||
| ROCE | 10.79% | ||
| ROIC | 8.22% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.3% | ||
| ROICexgc | 47.27% | ||
| OM | 15.99% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.54% | ||
| GM | 37.93% | ||
| FCFM | 10.82% |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.61 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.4 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.63 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 95.89% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.24% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 5.67 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 72.6% | ||
| Profit Quality | 93.79% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.7 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.28 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.23 |
MCCORMICK & CO INC VTG COM / MKC.V Fundamental Analysis 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 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 7 / 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 17.28 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.43.
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 4.36% in the next year.