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

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:MKC - US5797802064 - Common Stock

60.79 USD
-0.41 (-0.67%)
Last: 1/23/2026, 8:19:20 PM
60.88 USD
+0.09 (+0.15%)
After Hours: 1/23/2026, 8:19:20 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Overall MKC gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated MKC against 87 industry peers in the Food Products industry. MKC has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. MKC is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year MKC was profitable.
  • In the past year MKC had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • MKC had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • 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 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 5.87%, MKC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.76% of the companies in the same industry.
  • MKC's Return On Equity of 13.52% is amongst the best of the industry. MKC outperforms 85.06% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of MKC (8.05%) is better than 82.76% of its industry peers.
  • MKC had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 7.52%. This is significantly below the industry average of 27.79%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (8.05%) for MKC is above the 3 year average (7.52%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector 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%
MKC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICMKC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20 25

1.3 Margins

  • MKC has a better Profit Margin (11.46%) than 91.95% of its industry peers.
  • MKC's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • With an excellent Operating Margin value of 15.99%, MKC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.40% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MKC has declined.
  • The Gross Margin of MKC (38.23%) is better than 88.51% of its industry peers.
  • MKC's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
MKC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsMKC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), MKC is creating some value.
  • MKC has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, MKC has more shares outstanding
  • 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 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 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 2.42 indicates that MKC is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • The Altman-Z score of MKC (2.42) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • MKC has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.65. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as MKC would need 6.65 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • MKC has a better Debt to FCF ratio (6.65) than 70.11% of its industry peers.
  • MKC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.63. This is a neutral value indicating MKC is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • MKC has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.63. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MKC outperforms 44.83% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.63
Debt/FCF 6.65
Altman-Z 2.42
ROIC/WACC1.03
WACC7.8%
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 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

2.3 Liquidity

  • MKC has a Current Ratio of 0.71. This is a bad value and indicates that MKC is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.71, MKC is doing worse than 83.91% of the companies in the same industry.
  • MKC has a Quick Ratio of 0.71. 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 0.29 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MKC is outperformed by 90.80% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.71
Quick Ratio 0.29
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 1B 2B 3B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • MKC shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -2.00%.
  • Measured over the past 5 years, MKC shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 1.98% on average per year.
  • MKC shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 1.64%.
  • Measured over the past years, MKC 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 will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 6.68% on average per year.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, MKC will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.07% on average per year.
EPS Next Y3.11%
EPS Next 2Y5.04%
EPS Next 3Y6.49%
EPS Next 5Y6.68%
Revenue Next Year2.01%
Revenue Next 2Y4.72%
Revenue Next 3Y4.58%
Revenue Next 5Y4.07%

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 stable.
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. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • MKC is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 20.68.
  • MKC's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.21. MKC is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 18.68, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of MKC.
  • MKC's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • MKC is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.26, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.68
Fwd PE 18.68
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

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of MKC is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • 60.92% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MKC, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 24.9
EV/EBITDA 15.43
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 an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)6.65
PEG (5Y)10.46
EPS Next 2Y5.04%
EPS Next 3Y6.49%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • MKC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.88%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • MKC's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.28.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, MKC pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.88%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of MKC is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 8.09%!
  • MKC has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
  • MKC has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.09%
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

  • MKC pays out 61.04% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • MKC's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP61.04%
EPS Next 2Y5.04%
EPS Next 3Y6.49%
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 200M 400M 600M 800M
MKC Dividend Payout.MKC Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.MKC Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

MCCORMICK & CO-NON VTG SHRS / MKC 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 8 / 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 3.11% 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 61.04%.