MCCORMICK & CO-NON VTG SHRS (MKC) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:MKC • US5797802064
69.26 USD
+0.23 (+0.33%)
At close: Feb 26, 2026
69.26 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 2/26/2026, 8:04:00 PM
MKC gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 88 industry peers in the Food Products industry. While MKC belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are concerns on its financial health. MKC is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.
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.
1.2 Ratios
- With an excellent Return On Assets value of 5.98%, MKC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 13.76%, MKC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.09% of the companies in the same industry.
- MKC has a better Return On Invested Capital (8.22%) than 82.95% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for MKC is significantly below the industry average of 28.14%.
- 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
- The Profit Margin of MKC (11.54%) is better than 90.91% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MKC has declined.
- The Operating Margin of MKC (15.99%) is better than 93.18% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MKC has declined.
- MKC has a better Gross Margin (37.93%) than 87.50% of its industry peers.
- 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. Health
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.
- MKC has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for MKC has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- MKC has an Altman-Z score of 2.61. 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 2.61, MKC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of MKC is 5.40, which is a neutral value as it means it would take MKC, 5.40 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- MKC has a better Debt to FCF ratio (5.40) than 72.73% of its industry peers.
- MKC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.61. This is a neutral value indicating MKC is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.61, MKC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.18% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.61 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.4 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.61 |
ROIC/WACC1.06
WACC7.77%
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.
- The Current ratio of MKC (0.70) is worse than 81.82% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.28 indicates that MKC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- MKC has a worse Quick ratio (0.28) than 89.77% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.7 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.28 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.69% over the past year.
- MKC shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 1.17% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, MKC shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 1.73% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, MKC shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.08% on average per year.
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
- MKC is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 5.01% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, MKC will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.18% on average per year.
EPS Next Y4.3%
EPS Next 2Y6.27%
EPS Next 3Y7.2%
EPS Next 5Y5.01%
Revenue Next Year14.89%
Revenue Next 2Y9.26%
Revenue Next 3Y7.3%
Revenue Next 5Y5.18%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 23.09, 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 27.11.
- MKC is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.13.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as MKC.
- MKC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 28.13.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.09 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.13 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- MKC's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
- MKC's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 25.11 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.68 |
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.
- MKC has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)5.37
PEG (5Y)19.67
EPS Next 2Y6.27%
EPS Next 3Y7.2%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- MKC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.80%.
- MKC's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.27.
- MKC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.80.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.8% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of MKC grows each year by 7.76%, 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)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 2Y6.27%
EPS Next 3Y7.2%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)01-22 2026-01-22/bmo
Earnings (Next)03-23 2026-03-23/bmo
Inst Owners93.1%
Inst Owner Change1.86%
Ins Owners0.01%
Ins Owner Change14.13%
Market Cap18.59B
Revenue(TTM)6.84B
Net Income(TTM)789.40M
Analysts73.68
Price Target75.51 (9.02%)
Short Float %4.61%
Short Ratio3.12
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.8% |
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)-4.68%
PT rev (3m)-4.59%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.05%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.35%
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.87%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.83%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.17%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.96%
Revenue NY rev (1m)3.08%
Revenue NY rev (3m)8.27%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.09 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.13 | ||
| P/S | 2.72 | ||
| P/FCF | 25.11 | ||
| P/OCF | 19.32 | ||
| P/B | 3.24 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.68 |
EPS(TTM)3
EY4.33%
EPS(NY)3.13
Fwd EY4.52%
FCF(TTM)2.76
FCFY3.98%
OCF(TTM)3.58
OCFY5.18%
SpS25.48
BVpS21.37
TBVpS-10.65
PEG (NY)5.37
PEG (5Y)19.67
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 | 2.61 |
F-Score6
WACC7.77%
ROIC/WACC1.06
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 Y4.3%
EPS Next 2Y6.27%
EPS Next 3Y7.2%
EPS Next 5Y5.01%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.73%
Revenue growth 3Y2.51%
Revenue growth 5Y4.08%
Sales Q2Q%2.91%
Revenue Next Year14.89%
Revenue Next 2Y9.26%
Revenue Next 3Y7.3%
Revenue Next 5Y5.18%
EBIT growth 1Y2.26%
EBIT growth 3Y6.04%
EBIT growth 5Y1.43%
EBIT Next Year38.36%
EBIT Next 3Y16.27%
EBIT Next 5Y9.95%
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 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 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 4.3% 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%.