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

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

67.72 USD
+0.59 (+0.88%)
Last: 1/9/2026, 8:06:25 PM
67.72 USD
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After Hours: 1/9/2026, 8:06:25 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. While MKC has a great profitability rating, there are quite some concerns on its financial health. While showing a medium growth rate, MKC is valued expensive at the moment.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

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.
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

MKC has a better Return On Assets (5.87%) than 83.91% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of MKC (13.52%) is better than 85.06% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 8.05%, MKC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.61% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for MKC is significantly below the industry average of 27.89%.
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's Profit Margin of 11.46% is amongst the best of the industry. MKC outperforms 91.95% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MKC has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 15.99%, MKC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.40% of the companies in the same industry.
MKC's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
MKC has a better Gross Margin (38.23%) than 88.51% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MKC has remained more or less at the same level.
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

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.
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 2.56 indicates that MKC is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
MKC has a Altman-Z score (2.56) which is in line with its industry peers.
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.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.63 indicates that 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 2.56
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 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.
MKC has a worse Current ratio (0.71) than 83.91% of its industry peers.
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 90.80% 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 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%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.98% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, MKC shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 1.64% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.69% on average over the past years.
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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 6.68% on average over the next years.
MKC is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.07% yearly.
EPS Next Y3.15%
EPS Next 2Y4.56%
EPS Next 3Y6.16%
EPS Next 5Y6.68%
Revenue Next Year2.04%
Revenue Next 2Y4.06%
Revenue Next 3Y4.4%
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.
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 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

A Price/Earnings ratio of 23.03 indicates a rather expensive valuation of MKC.
MKC's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.19. MKC is around the same levels.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.00, MKC is valued on the expensive side.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MKC is on the same level as its industry peers.
MKC is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.92, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.03
Fwd PE 21
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.
MKC's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 27.74
EV/EBITDA 16.77
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.
The excellent profitability rating of MKC may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)7.31
PEG (5Y)11.65
EPS Next 2Y4.56%
EPS Next 3Y6.16%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

MKC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.86%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.47, MKC pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
MKC's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.92.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.86%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of MKC grows each year by 8.09%, which is quite nice.
MKC has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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 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 2Y4.56%
EPS Next 3Y6.16%
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

NYSE:MKC (1/9/2026, 8:06:25 PM)

After market: 67.72 0 (0%)

67.72

+0.59 (+0.88%)

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 Owners93.1%
Inst Owner Change0.02%
Ins Owners0.01%
Ins Owner Change0.12%
Market Cap18.17B
Revenue(TTM)6.79B
Net Income(TTM)778.00M
Analysts73.68
Price Target79.14 (16.86%)
Short Float %3.99%
Short Ratio4.07
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.86%
Yearly Dividend1.68
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.09%
DP61.04%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-DateN/A
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%
PT rev (3m)-6.97%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.46%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-6%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.1%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.92%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.05%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.19%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.03
Fwd PE 21
P/S 2.68
P/FCF 27.74
P/OCF 20.68
P/B 3.16
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 16.77
EPS(TTM)2.94
EY4.34%
EPS(NY)3.23
Fwd EY4.76%
FCF(TTM)2.44
FCFY3.61%
OCF(TTM)3.27
OCFY4.84%
SpS25.29
BVpS21.44
TBVpS-10.67
PEG (NY)7.31
PEG (5Y)11.65
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 2.56
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 Y3.15%
EPS Next 2Y4.56%
EPS Next 3Y6.16%
EPS Next 5Y6.68%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.64%
Revenue growth 3Y2.1%
Revenue growth 5Y4.69%
Sales Q2Q%2.68%
Revenue Next Year2.04%
Revenue Next 2Y4.06%
Revenue Next 3Y4.4%
Revenue Next 5Y4.07%
EBIT growth 1Y1.11%
EBIT growth 3Y-0.97%
EBIT growth 5Y1.8%
EBIT Next Year23.76%
EBIT Next 3Y12.89%
EBIT Next 5Y10.39%
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.


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

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


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 3.15% 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%.