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.
1. MKC Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- MKC had positive earnings in the past year.
- MKC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years MKC has always been profitable.
- In the past 5 years MKC always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of MKC (5.98%) is better than 78.16% of its industry peers.
- MKC's Return On Equity of 13.76% is amongst the best of the industry. MKC outperforms 85.06% of its industry peers.
- MKC has a better Return On Invested Capital (8.22%) than 81.61% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for MKC is in line with the industry average of 7.23%.
- 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 Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 11.54%, MKC belongs to the top 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.
- The Operating Margin of MKC (15.99%) is better than 96.55% of its industry peers.
- MKC's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- With an excellent Gross Margin value of 37.93%, MKC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.66% of the companies in the same industry.
- MKC's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. MKC Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- MKC has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
- The number of shares outstanding for MKC remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for MKC has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- MKC has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- MKC has an Altman-Z score of 2.26. 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 has a Altman-Z score (2.26) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- 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.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.61, MKC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.68% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.61 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.4 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.26 |
ROIC/WACC1.05
WACC7.85%
2.3 Liquidity
- MKC has a Current 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 has a Current ratio of 0.70. This is amonst the worse of the industry: MKC underperforms 81.61% 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.
- The Quick ratio of MKC (0.28) is worse than 89.66% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.7 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.28 |
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%.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.17% on average over the past years.
- MKC shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 1.73%.
- MKC shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.08% yearly.
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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 6.03% 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 5.46% yearly.
EPS Next Y4.36%
EPS Next 2Y6.38%
EPS Next 3Y7.04%
EPS Next 5Y6.03%
Revenue Next Year14.82%
Revenue Next 2Y9.24%
Revenue Next 3Y7.31%
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.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. MKC Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 17.69, MKC is valued on the expensive side.
- MKC's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MKC is cheaper than 63.22% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 24.89. MKC is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
- MKC is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.95.
- MKC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MKC is cheaper than 64.37% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MKC to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.19), we can say MKC is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.69 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.95 |
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.
- 66.67% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MKC, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.24 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.4 |
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 a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)4.06
PEG (5Y)15.07
EPS Next 2Y6.38%
EPS Next 3Y7.04%
5. MKC Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.72%, MKC has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- In the last 3 months the price of MKC has falen by -23.01%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.45, MKC pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, MKC pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.72% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of MKC is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.76%!
- 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)7.76%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
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 Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
53.07
+1.49 (+2.89%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)03-23 2026-03-23/bmo
Earnings (Next)06-24 2026-06-24/bmo
Inst Owners95.03%
Inst Owner Change1.9%
Ins Owners0.01%
Ins Owner Change16.77%
Market Cap14.25B
Revenue(TTM)6.84B
Net Income(TTM)789.40M
Analysts73.68
Price Target74.17 (39.76%)
Short Float %4.61%
Short Ratio3.04
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.72% |
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)-1.66%
PT rev (3m)-6.28%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.48%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-7.16%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.06%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.92%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.28%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.68%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.06%
Revenue NY rev (3m)8.15%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.69 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.95 | ||
| P/S | 2.08 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.24 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.81 | ||
| P/B | 2.48 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.4 |
EPS(TTM)3
EY5.65%
EPS(NY)3.13
Fwd EY5.9%
FCF(TTM)2.76
FCFY5.2%
OCF(TTM)3.58
OCFY6.75%
SpS25.48
BVpS21.37
TBVpS-10.65
PEG (NY)4.06
PEG (5Y)15.07
Graham Number37.98
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 2.26 |
F-Score6
WACC7.85%
ROIC/WACC1.05
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 Year14.82%
Revenue Next 2Y9.24%
Revenue Next 3Y7.31%
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
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to MKC.
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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%.