MCCORMICK & CO-NON VTG SHRS (MKC) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:MKC • US5797802064

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This MKC fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. MKC Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • MKC had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year MKC had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • In the past 5 years MKC has always been profitable.
  • In the past 5 years MKC always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
MKC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFMKC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of MKC (10.05%) is better than 91.95% of its industry peers.
  • MKC has a Return On Equity of 23.54%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MKC outperforms 95.40% of its industry peers.
  • MKC has a Return On Invested Capital of 6.36%. This is in the better half of the industry: MKC outperforms 68.97% of its industry peers.
  • MKC had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.07%. This is in line with the industry average of 6.76%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10.05%
ROE 23.54%
ROIC 6.36%
ROA(3y)5.77%
ROA(5y)5.67%
ROE(3y)14.04%
ROE(5y)14.76%
ROIC(3y)8.07%
ROIC(5y)7.87%
MKC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICMKC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20 25

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of MKC (23.12%) is better than 97.70% of its industry peers.
  • MKC's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • MKC has a better Operating Margin (16.10%) than 96.55% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MKC has declined.
  • With an excellent Gross Margin value of 38.29%, MKC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.95% of the companies in the same industry.
  • MKC's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 16.1%
PM (TTM) 23.12%
GM 38.29%
OM growth 3Y3.45%
OM growth 5Y-2.54%
PM growth 3Y2.43%
PM growth 5Y-2.86%
GM growth 3Y1.93%
GM growth 5Y-1.58%
MKC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsMKC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30 40

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2. MKC Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • MKC has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
  • MKC has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • MKC has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, MKC has an improved debt to assets ratio.
MKC Yearly Shares OutstandingMKC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
MKC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsMKC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 1.93 indicates that MKC is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • The Altman-Z score of MKC (1.93) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • MKC has a debt to FCF ratio of 7.24. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as MKC would need 7.24 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 7.24, MKC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.82% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.70 indicates that MKC is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of MKC (0.70) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.7
Debt/FCF 7.24
Altman-Z 1.93
ROIC/WACC0.82
WACC7.73%
MKC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFMKC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 0.76 indicates that MKC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of MKC (0.76) is worse than 80.46% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.36 indicates that MKC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of MKC (0.36) is worse than 81.61% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.76
Quick Ratio 0.36
MKC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesMKC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B

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3. MKC Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 4.79% over the past year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.17% on average over the past years.
  • Looking at the last year, MKC shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 5.68% in the last year.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.08% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.79%
EPS 3Y5.84%
EPS 5Y1.17%
EPS Q2Q%10%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.68%
Revenue growth 3Y2.51%
Revenue growth 5Y4.08%
Sales Q2Q%16.72%

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.
EPS Next Y4.11%
EPS Next 2Y6.35%
EPS Next 3Y7.28%
EPS Next 5Y6.03%
Revenue Next Year15.15%
Revenue Next 2Y9.31%
Revenue Next 3Y7.43%
Revenue Next 5Y5.46%

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 accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
MKC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesMKC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 2B 4B 6B 8B
MKC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesMKC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 1 2 3 4 5

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4. MKC Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • MKC is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 17.75.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of MKC indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: MKC is cheaper than 63.22% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • MKC's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.87.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.01, the valuation of MKC can be described as correct.
  • 67.82% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MKC, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 38.51. MKC is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.75
Fwd PE 16.01
MKC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMKC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • MKC's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, MKC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 64.37% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 21.46
EV/EBITDA 12.82
MKC Per share dataMKC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 -10 20

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 has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)4.32
PEG (5Y)15.13
EPS Next 2Y6.35%
EPS Next 3Y7.28%

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5. MKC Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • MKC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.73%.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.19, MKC pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, MKC pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.73%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of MKC is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.76%!
  • MKC has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
  • MKC has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.76%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
MKC Yearly Dividends per shareMKC Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

  • 29.89% of the earnings are spent on dividend by MKC. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
  • MKC's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP29.89%
EPS Next 2Y6.35%
EPS Next 3Y7.28%
MKC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendMKC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M
MKC Dividend Payout.MKC Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.MKC Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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MKC Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

MCCORMICK & CO-NON VTG SHRS

NYSE:MKC (4/17/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 54.21 -0.12 (-0.22%)

54.33

+1.06 (+1.99%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)03-31
Earnings (Next)06-24
Inst Owners94.08%
Inst Owner Change0.05%
Ins Owners0.01%
Ins Owner Change16.75%
Market Cap14.60B
Revenue(TTM)7.11B
Net Income(TTM)1.64B
Analysts73.68
Price Target64.12 (18.02%)
Short Float %3.99%
Short Ratio2.34
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.73%
Yearly Dividend1.8
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.76%
DP29.89%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date04-20
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)3.57%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.79%
Max EPS beat(2)9.92%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)3.57%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.79%
Max EPS beat(4)9.92%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)5.94%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)5.34%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)1.57%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.57%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.68%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.82%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.48%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.93%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.82%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.05%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.34%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.96%
PT rev (1m)-14.99%
PT rev (3m)-18.98%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.48%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-6.4%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.24%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.16%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.18%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)5.59%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.23%
Revenue NY rev (3m)8.47%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.75
Fwd PE 16.01
P/S 2.05
P/FCF 21.46
P/OCF 16.27
P/B 2.09
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 12.82
EPS(TTM)3.06
EY5.63%
EPS(NY)3.39
Fwd EY6.24%
FCF(TTM)2.53
FCFY4.66%
OCF(TTM)3.34
OCFY6.15%
SpS26.45
BVpS25.98
TBVpS-15.99
PEG (NY)4.32
PEG (5Y)15.13
Graham Number42.2901 (-22.16%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10.05%
ROE 23.54%
ROCE 8.87%
ROIC 6.36%
ROICexc 6.44%
ROICexgc 32.79%
OM 16.1%
PM (TTM) 23.12%
GM 38.29%
FCFM 9.57%
ROA(3y)5.77%
ROA(5y)5.67%
ROE(3y)14.04%
ROE(5y)14.76%
ROIC(3y)8.07%
ROIC(5y)7.87%
ROICexc(3y)8.19%
ROICexc(5y)8.05%
ROICexgc(3y)58.51%
ROICexgc(5y)61.54%
ROCE(3y)10.59%
ROCE(5y)10.52%
ROICexgc growth 3Y10.5%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-5.05%
ROICexc growth 3Y6.62%
ROICexc growth 5Y-0.42%
OM growth 3Y3.45%
OM growth 5Y-2.54%
PM growth 3Y2.43%
PM growth 5Y-2.86%
GM growth 3Y1.93%
GM growth 5Y-1.58%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.43
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.7
Debt/FCF 7.24
Debt/EBITDA 3.55
Cap/Depr 90.31%
Cap/Sales 3.06%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 64.82%
Profit Quality 41.4%
Current Ratio 0.76
Quick Ratio 0.36
Altman-Z 1.93
F-Score6
WACC7.73%
ROIC/WACC0.82
Cap/Depr(3y)119.99%
Cap/Depr(5y)127.96%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.76%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.96%
Profit Quality(3y)106.29%
Profit Quality(5y)89.77%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.79%
EPS 3Y5.84%
EPS 5Y1.17%
EPS Q2Q%10%
EPS Next Y4.11%
EPS Next 2Y6.35%
EPS Next 3Y7.28%
EPS Next 5Y6.03%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.68%
Revenue growth 3Y2.51%
Revenue growth 5Y4.08%
Sales Q2Q%16.72%
Revenue Next Year15.15%
Revenue Next 2Y9.31%
Revenue Next 3Y7.43%
Revenue Next 5Y5.46%
EBIT growth 1Y8.23%
EBIT growth 3Y6.04%
EBIT growth 5Y1.43%
EBIT Next Year39.34%
EBIT Next 3Y16.34%
EBIT Next 5Y10.8%
FCF growth 1Y-32.49%
FCF growth 3Y23.88%
FCF growth 5Y-1.93%
OCF growth 1Y-29.45%
OCF growth 3Y13.88%
OCF growth 5Y-1.57%

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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to MKC.


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MCCORMICK & CO-NON VTG SHRS (MKC) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


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The financial health rating of MCCORMICK & CO-NON VTG SHRS (MKC) is 3 / 10.


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The dividend rating of MCCORMICK & CO-NON VTG SHRS (MKC) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 29.89%.