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

NYSE:MKC • US5797802064

Current stock price

51.53 USD
-0.36 (-0.69%)
At close:
51.3 USD
-0.23 (-0.45%)
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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.
  • 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 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

1.2 Ratios

  • MKC has a Return On Assets of 10.05%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MKC outperforms 90.80% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 23.54%, MKC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.25% of the companies in the same industry.
  • MKC's Return On Invested Capital of 6.32% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MKC outperforms 67.82% 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 7.69%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10.05%
ROE 23.54%
ROIC 6.32%
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

  • MKC has a better Profit Margin (23.12%) than 96.55% 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.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MKC has declined.
  • MKC has a Gross Margin of 38.18%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MKC outperforms 90.80% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MKC has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 15.99%
PM (TTM) 23.12%
GM 38.18%
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

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), MKC is creating some value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for MKC remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, MKC has more shares outstanding
  • MKC has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
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 1.90 indicates that MKC is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • With a Altman-Z score value of 1.90, MKC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 44.83% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of MKC is 7.24, which is on the high side as it means it would take MKC, 7.24 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • MKC's Debt to FCF ratio of 7.24 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MKC outperforms 67.82% of its industry peers.
  • 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 1.9
ROIC/WACC0.82
WACC7.72%
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

  • MKC has a Current Ratio of 0.76. This is a bad value and indicates that MKC is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of MKC (0.76) is worse than 82.76% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.36 indicates that MKC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • MKC's Quick ratio of 0.36 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MKC is outperformed by 82.76% 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

  • MKC shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 4.79%.
  • MKC shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 1.17% yearly.
  • MKC shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 5.68%.
  • MKC shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.08% yearly.
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

  • MKC is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 6.03% yearly.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, MKC will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.46% on average per year.
EPS Next Y4.11%
EPS Next 2Y6.35%
EPS Next 3Y7.28%
EPS Next 5Y6.03%
Revenue Next Year15.27%
Revenue Next 2Y9.34%
Revenue Next 3Y7.4%
Revenue Next 5Y5.46%

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 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

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 16.84 indicates a correct valuation of MKC.
  • 64.37% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MKC, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of MKC to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.42), we can say MKC is valued slightly cheaper.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.19, MKC is valued correctly.
  • 67.82% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MKC, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MKC to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.29), we can say MKC is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.84
Fwd PE 15.19
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 ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • MKC's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MKC is cheaper than 60.92% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 20.36
EV/EBITDA 12.56
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.
  • The decent profitability rating of MKC may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)4.1
PEG (5Y)14.35
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 3.70%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.23, MKC pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, MKC pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.7%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of MKC grows each year by 7.76%, 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)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.
  • The dividend of MKC is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. 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 (4/24/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

Premarket: 51.3 -0.23 (-0.45%)

51.53

-0.36 (-0.69%)

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 Change0.75%
Ins Owners0.01%
Ins Owner Change16.87%
Market Cap13.85B
Revenue(TTM)7.11B
Net Income(TTM)1.64B
Analysts73.68
Price Target64.12 (24.43%)
Short Float %3.99%
Short Ratio2.34
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.7%
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)-19.06%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-3.17%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-7.45%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.24%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.05%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.08%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.17%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.39%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.42%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.84
Fwd PE 15.19
P/S 1.95
P/FCF 20.36
P/OCF 15.43
P/B 1.98
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 12.56
EPS(TTM)3.06
EY5.94%
EPS(NY)3.39
Fwd EY6.58%
FCF(TTM)2.53
FCFY4.91%
OCF(TTM)3.34
OCFY6.48%
SpS26.44
BVpS25.96
TBVpS-15.99
PEG (NY)4.1
PEG (5Y)14.35
Graham Number42.2807 (-17.95%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10.05%
ROE 23.54%
ROCE 8.81%
ROIC 6.32%
ROICexc 6.4%
ROICexgc 32.56%
OM 15.99%
PM (TTM) 23.12%
GM 38.18%
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 3.57
Cap/Depr 90.31%
Cap/Sales 3.06%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 65.19%
Profit Quality 41.4%
Current Ratio 0.76
Quick Ratio 0.36
Altman-Z 1.9
F-Score6
WACC7.72%
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 Year15.27%
Revenue Next 2Y9.34%
Revenue Next 3Y7.4%
Revenue Next 5Y5.46%
EBIT growth 1Y7.48%
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.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for MKC stock?

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