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

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

68.92 USD
+0.34 (+0.5%)
Last: 12/22/2025, 4:15:00 PM
68.92 USD
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After Hours: 12/22/2025, 4:15:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to MKC. MKC was compared to 87 industry peers in the Food Products industry. MKC scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. MKC is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

MKC had positive earnings in the past year.
MKC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
MKC had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years MKC had a positive operating cash flow.
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 2015 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 83.91% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 13.52%, MKC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.06% of the companies in the same industry.
MKC has a better Return On Invested Capital (8.05%) than 81.61% 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 28.52%.
The 3 year average ROIC (7.52%) for MKC is below the current ROIC(8.05%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20 25

1.3 Margins

MKC's Profit Margin of 11.46% is amongst the best of the industry. MKC outperforms 90.80% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MKC has declined.
MKC has a Operating Margin of 15.99%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MKC outperforms 94.25% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MKC has declined.
MKC's Gross Margin of 38.23% is amongst the best of the industry. MKC outperforms 87.36% 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40

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2. Health

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.
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 2015 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.2 Solvency

MKC has an Altman-Z score of 2.58. 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.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.58, MKC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.07% of the companies in the same 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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 6.65, MKC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.41% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.63 indicates that MKC is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.63, MKC is in line with its industry, outperforming 42.53% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.63
Debt/FCF 6.65
Altman-Z 2.58
ROIC/WACC1.03
WACC7.84%
MKC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFMKC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.71 indicates that MKC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.71, MKC is not doing good in the industry: 85.06% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 0.29 indicates that MKC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.29, MKC is doing worse than 93.10% of the companies in the same industry.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for MKC have decreased by -2.00% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.98% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.64% in the past year.
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

MKC is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 5.88% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, MKC will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.05% on average per year.
EPS Next Y3.04%
EPS Next 2Y4.49%
EPS Next 3Y5.84%
EPS Next 5Y5.88%
Revenue Next Year2.03%
Revenue Next 2Y4.04%
Revenue Next 3Y4.33%
Revenue Next 5Y4.05%

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.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
MKC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesMKC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 2B 4B 6B 8B
MKC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesMKC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 1 2 3 4 5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 23.44, the valuation of MKC can be described as rather expensive.
MKC's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
MKC's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.39.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.40 indicates a rather expensive valuation of MKC.
MKC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MKC to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.84), we can say MKC is valued inline with the index average.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.44
Fwd PE 21.4
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

The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as MKC.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as MKC.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 28.23
EV/EBITDA 16.94
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 an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)7.7
PEG (5Y)11.86
EPS Next 2Y4.49%
EPS Next 3Y5.84%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.80%, MKC has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
MKC's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.34.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, MKC pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.8%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of MKC grows each year by 8.09%, which is quite nice.
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)8.09%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
MKC Yearly Dividends per shareMKC Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

61.04% 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.
DP61.04%
EPS Next 2Y4.49%
EPS Next 3Y5.84%
MKC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendMKC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 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

NYSE:MKC (12/22/2025, 4:15:00 PM)

After market: 68.92 0 (0%)

68.92

+0.34 (+0.5%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)10-07 2025-10-07/bmo
Earnings (Next)01-21 2026-01-21/amc
Inst Owners93%
Inst Owner Change3.34%
Ins Owners0.01%
Ins Owner Change0.17%
Market Cap18.50B
Revenue(TTM)6.79B
Net Income(TTM)778.00M
Analysts72
Price Target79.14 (14.83%)
Short Float %4.64%
Short Ratio4.61
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.8%
Yearly Dividend1.68
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.09%
DP61.04%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date12-29 2025-12-29 (0.48)
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)-0.55%
PT rev (3m)-7.52%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.23%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-6.68%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.07%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.05%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.38%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.23%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.44
Fwd PE 21.4
P/S 2.72
P/FCF 28.23
P/OCF 21.05
P/B 3.22
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 16.94
EPS(TTM)2.94
EY4.27%
EPS(NY)3.22
Fwd EY4.67%
FCF(TTM)2.44
FCFY3.54%
OCF(TTM)3.27
OCFY4.75%
SpS25.29
BVpS21.44
TBVpS-10.67
PEG (NY)7.7
PEG (5Y)11.86
Graham Number37.66
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 2.58
F-Score6
WACC7.84%
ROIC/WACC1.03
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 2Y4.49%
EPS Next 3Y5.84%
EPS Next 5Y5.88%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.64%
Revenue growth 3Y2.1%
Revenue growth 5Y4.69%
Sales Q2Q%2.68%
Revenue Next Year2.03%
Revenue Next 2Y4.04%
Revenue Next 3Y4.33%
Revenue Next 5Y4.05%
EBIT growth 1Y1.11%
EBIT growth 3Y-0.97%
EBIT growth 5Y1.8%
EBIT Next Year23.49%
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-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.


What is the valuation status for MKC stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to MCCORMICK & CO-NON VTG SHRS (MKC). This can be considered as Overvalued.


How profitable is MCCORMICK & CO-NON VTG SHRS (MKC) stock?

MCCORMICK & CO-NON VTG SHRS (MKC) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


What is the financial health of MCCORMICK & CO-NON VTG SHRS (MKC) stock?

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


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%.