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

  • In the past year MKC was profitable.
  • MKC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • In the past 5 years MKC has always been profitable.
  • MKC had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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

  • With a decent Return On Assets value of 5.98%, MKC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.16% of the companies in the same industry.
  • With an excellent Return On Equity value of 13.76%, MKC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.21% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 8.22%, MKC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.61% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for MKC is in line with the industry average of 7.17%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (8.22%) for MKC is above the 3 year average (8.07%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.98%
ROE 13.76%
ROIC 8.22%
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

  • With an excellent Profit Margin value of 11.54%, MKC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.95% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MKC has declined.
  • MKC's Operating Margin of 15.99% is amongst the best of the industry. MKC outperforms 96.55% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MKC has declined.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 37.93%, MKC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.80% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MKC has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 15.99%
PM (TTM) 11.54%
GM 37.93%
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

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so MKC is still creating some value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, MKC has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
  • The number of shares outstanding for MKC has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for MKC has been reduced compared to a year ago.
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

  • MKC has an Altman-Z score of 2.28. This is not the best score and indicates that MKC is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • MKC's Altman-Z score of 2.28 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MKC outperforms 59.77% of its industry peers.
  • MKC has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.40. This is a neutral value as MKC would need 5.40 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of MKC (5.40) is better than 73.56% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.61 indicates that MKC is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • MKC has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.61) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.61
Debt/FCF 5.4
Altman-Z 2.28
ROIC/WACC1.06
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 0.70 indicates that MKC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • MKC's Current ratio of 0.70 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MKC is outperformed by 80.46% of its industry peers.
  • MKC has a Quick Ratio of 0.70. This is a bad value and indicates that MKC is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • MKC's Quick ratio of 0.28 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MKC is outperformed by 88.51% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.7
Quick Ratio 0.28
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

  • MKC shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 1.69%.
  • MKC shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 1.17% yearly.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.73% in the past year.
  • Measured over the past years, MKC shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.08% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)1.69%
EPS 3Y5.84%
EPS 5Y1.17%
EPS Q2Q%7.5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.73%
Revenue growth 3Y2.51%
Revenue growth 5Y4.08%
Sales Q2Q%2.91%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, MKC will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 6.03% on average per year.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.46% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y4.36%
EPS Next 2Y6.38%
EPS Next 3Y7.04%
EPS Next 5Y6.03%
Revenue Next Year14.89%
Revenue Next 2Y9.26%
Revenue Next 3Y7.3%
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

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 18.02, MKC is valued on the expensive side.
  • MKC's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.73. MKC is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
  • MKC is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.26.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, MKC is valued a bit cheaper than 62.07% of the companies in the same industry.
  • MKC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 23.72.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.02
Fwd PE 17.26
MKC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMKC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • MKC's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of MKC indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: MKC is cheaper than 64.37% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 19.6
EV/EBITDA 13.6
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 MKC does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
  • MKC has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)4.13
PEG (5Y)15.35
EPS Next 2Y6.38%
EPS Next 3Y7.04%

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5. MKC Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • MKC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.35%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • The stock price of MKC dropped by -21.19% 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's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.45.
  • MKC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.91.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.35%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of MKC is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.76%!
  • MKC has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • MKC has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
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 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

  • 61.19% of the earnings are spent on dividend by MKC. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • The dividend of MKC is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP61.19%
EPS Next 2Y6.38%
EPS Next 3Y7.04%
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 (3/19/2026, 8:16:38 PM)

After market: 54.05 0 (0%)

54.05

-1.01 (-1.83%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)01-22
Earnings (Next)03-23
Inst Owners95.03%
Inst Owner Change1.9%
Ins Owners0.01%
Ins Owner Change16.64%
Market Cap14.51B
Revenue(TTM)6.84B
Net Income(TTM)789.40M
Analysts73.68
Price Target75.43 (39.56%)
Short Float %4.61%
Short Ratio3.04
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.35%
Yearly Dividend1.8
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.76%
DP61.19%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)0.22%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.79%
Max EPS beat(2)3.22%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.81%
Min EPS beat(4)-7.59%
Max EPS beat(4)3.93%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)5.69%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)5.7%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)1.01%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.49%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.68%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.29%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.82%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.38%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.29%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.18%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.61%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.03%
PT rev (1m)-0.1%
PT rev (3m)-4.69%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.18%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-6.44%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.06%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.8%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.06%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.9%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)8.25%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.02
Fwd PE 17.26
P/S 2.12
P/FCF 19.6
P/OCF 15.08
P/B 2.53
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 13.6
EPS(TTM)3
EY5.55%
EPS(NY)3.13
Fwd EY5.79%
FCF(TTM)2.76
FCFY5.1%
OCF(TTM)3.58
OCFY6.63%
SpS25.48
BVpS21.37
TBVpS-10.65
PEG (NY)4.13
PEG (5Y)15.35
Graham Number37.98
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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%
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 Turnover0.52
Health
Industry RankSector 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 2.28
F-Score6
WACC7.73%
ROIC/WACC1.06
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)1.69%
EPS 3Y5.84%
EPS 5Y1.17%
EPS Q2Q%7.5%
EPS Next Y4.36%
EPS Next 2Y6.38%
EPS Next 3Y7.04%
EPS Next 5Y6.03%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.73%
Revenue growth 3Y2.51%
Revenue growth 5Y4.08%
Sales Q2Q%2.91%
Revenue Next Year14.89%
Revenue Next 2Y9.26%
Revenue Next 3Y7.3%
Revenue Next 5Y5.46%
EBIT growth 1Y2.26%
EBIT growth 3Y6.04%
EBIT growth 5Y1.43%
EBIT Next Year39.7%
EBIT Next 3Y16.03%
EBIT Next 5Y10.8%
FCF growth 1Y14.44%
FCF growth 3Y23.88%
FCF growth 5Y-1.93%
OCF growth 1Y4.37%
OCF growth 3Y13.88%
OCF growth 5Y-1.57%

MCCORMICK & CO-NON VTG SHRS / MKC Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of MCCORMICK & CO-NON VTG SHRS (MKC) stock?

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


Can you provide the valuation status for MCCORMICK & CO-NON VTG SHRS?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to MCCORMICK & CO-NON VTG SHRS (MKC). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of MKC stock?

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


What is the expected EPS growth for MCCORMICK & CO-NON VTG SHRS (MKC) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of MCCORMICK & CO-NON VTG SHRS (MKC) is expected to grow by 4.36% in the next year.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for MKC stock?

The dividend rating of MCCORMICK & CO-NON VTG SHRS (MKC) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 61.19%.