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.
- In the past year MKC had a positive cash flow from operations.
- MKC had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years MKC always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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.
- The Return On Equity of MKC (23.54%) is better than 94.25% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 6.36%, MKC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.82% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for MKC is in line with the industry average of 6.78%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.05% | ||
| ROE | 23.54% | ||
| ROIC | 6.36% |
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
- MKC has a better Profit Margin (23.12%) than 96.55% of its industry peers.
- MKC's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- MKC has a Operating Margin of 16.10%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MKC outperforms 95.40% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MKC has declined.
- MKC's Gross Margin of 38.29% is amongst the best of the industry. MKC outperforms 90.80% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MKC has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 16.1% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 23.12% | ||
| GM | 38.29% |
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.
- MKC has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- MKC has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- MKC has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 1.91 indicates that MKC is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- MKC has a Altman-Z score of 1.91. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MKC outperforms 50.57% of its industry peers.
- MKC has a debt to FCF ratio of 7.24. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as MKC would need 7.24 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- MKC has a Debt to FCF ratio of 7.24. This is in the better half of the industry: MKC outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
- MKC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.70. This is a neutral value indicating 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.7 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.24 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.91 |
ROIC/WACC0.82
WACC7.72%
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.
- MKC has a Current ratio of 0.76. This is amonst the worse of the industry: MKC underperforms 81.61% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.36 indicates that MKC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.36, MKC is doing worse than 82.76% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.76 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.36 |
3. MKC Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 4.79% over the past year.
- Measured over the past 5 years, MKC shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 1.17% on average per year.
- 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
- 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 Y4.11%
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
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- 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
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 16.82, the valuation of MKC can be described as correct.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, MKC is valued a bit cheaper than 62.07% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.79. MKC is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 15.17, which indicates a correct valuation of MKC.
- 66.67% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MKC, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- MKC is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 38.88, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.82 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.17 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- MKC's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
- 63.22% 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 | 20.34 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.57 |
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 decent profitability rating of MKC may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)4.09
PEG (5Y)14.33
EPS Next 2Y6.35%
EPS Next 3Y7.28%
5. MKC Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- MKC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.60%. 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 2.22.
- MKC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.81.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.6% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of MKC is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.76%!
- MKC has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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
- 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 Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
51.47
-0.51 (-0.98%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)03-31 2026-03-31/bmo
Earnings (Next)06-24 2026-06-24/bmo
Inst Owners94.08%
Inst Owner Change0.05%
Ins Owners0.01%
Ins Owner Change16.89%
Market Cap13.84B
Revenue(TTM)7.11B
Net Income(TTM)1.64B
Analysts73.68
Price Target64.12 (24.58%)
Short Float %3.99%
Short Ratio2.34
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.6% |
Yearly Dividend1.8
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.76%
DP29.89%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date04-20 2026-04-20 (0.48)
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)-3.16%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.13%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.17%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.39%
Revenue NY rev (3m)7.21%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.82 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.17 | ||
| P/S | 1.95 | ||
| P/FCF | 20.34 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.42 | ||
| P/B | 1.98 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.57 |
EPS(TTM)3.06
EY5.95%
EPS(NY)3.39
Fwd EY6.59%
FCF(TTM)2.53
FCFY4.92%
OCF(TTM)3.34
OCFY6.49%
SpS26.44
BVpS25.96
TBVpS-15.99
PEG (NY)4.09
PEG (5Y)14.33
Graham Number42.2807 (-17.85%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.05% | ||
| ROE | 23.54% | ||
| ROCE | 8.87% | ||
| ROIC | 6.36% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.44% | ||
| ROICexgc | 32.79% | ||
| OM | 16.1% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 23.12% | ||
| GM | 38.29% | ||
| 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.7 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.24 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.55 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 90.31% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.06% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 64.82% | ||
| Profit Quality | 41.4% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.76 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.36 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.91 |
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 1Y8.23%
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%
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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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%.