COMMERCIAL METALS CO (CMC) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:CMC • US2017231034
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This CMC fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. CMC Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- CMC had positive earnings in the past year.
- CMC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- CMC had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years CMC always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- CMC's Return On Assets of 4.74% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CMC outperforms 70.70% of its industry peers.
- CMC's Return On Equity of 10.15% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CMC outperforms 71.34% of its industry peers.
- CMC's Return On Invested Capital of 5.82% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CMC outperforms 61.15% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CMC is in line with the industry average of 11.64%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (5.82%) for CMC is well below the 3 year average (10.48%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that CMC had better years and this may not be a problem.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.74% | ||
| ROE | 10.15% | ||
| ROIC | 5.82% |
ROA(3y)7.08%
ROA(5y)9.93%
ROE(3y)11.39%
ROE(5y)17.84%
ROIC(3y)10.48%
ROIC(5y)13.05%
1.3 Margins
- CMC has a better Profit Margin (5.46%) than 68.79% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CMC has declined.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 7.51%, CMC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.15% of the companies in the same industry.
- CMC's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- CMC has a Gross Margin (16.47%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- CMC's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 7.51% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.46% | ||
| GM | 16.47% |
OM growth 3Y-23.36%
OM growth 5Y-5.09%
PM growth 3Y-57%
PM growth 5Y-26.62%
GM growth 3Y-9.09%
GM growth 5Y-1.94%
2. CMC Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- CMC has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- CMC has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- CMC has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for CMC is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 3.18 indicates that CMC is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- CMC has a Altman-Z score (3.18) which is in line with its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of CMC is 11.32, which is on the high side as it means it would take CMC, 11.32 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- CMC's Debt to FCF ratio of 11.32 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CMC outperforms 62.42% of its industry peers.
- CMC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.77. This is a neutral value indicating CMC is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- CMC has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.77. This is in the lower half of the industry: CMC underperforms 79.62% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.77 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.32 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.18 |
ROIC/WACC0.51
WACC11.35%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 4.47 indicates that CMC has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 4.47, CMC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.71% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 3.70 indicates that CMC has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- CMC's Quick ratio of 3.70 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CMC outperforms 75.80% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 4.47 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.7 |
3. CMC Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 17.60% over the past year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 3.60% on average over the past years.
- CMC shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 2.26%.
- CMC shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 7.33% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)17.6%
EPS 3Y-27.34%
EPS 5Y3.6%
EPS Q2Q%135.9%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.26%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.36%
Revenue growth 5Y7.33%
Sales Q2Q%11.03%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, CMC will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 24.03% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, CMC will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 7.49% on average per year.
EPS Next Y135.53%
EPS Next 2Y54.2%
EPS Next 3Y29.81%
EPS Next 5Y24.03%
Revenue Next Year17.35%
Revenue Next 2Y11.9%
Revenue Next 3Y7.49%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
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 stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. CMC Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 14.71, the valuation of CMC can be described as correct.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CMC indicates a rather cheap valuation: CMC is cheaper than 88.53% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- CMC is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.11, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.27, the valuation of CMC can be described as reasonable.
- 85.99% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CMC, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CMC to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.12), we can say CMC is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.71 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.27 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 74.52% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CMC, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- 82.80% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CMC, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 23.2 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.34 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- CMC's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- The decent profitability rating of CMC may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as CMC's earnings are expected to grow with 29.81% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.11
PEG (5Y)4.09
EPS Next 2Y54.2%
EPS Next 3Y29.81%
5. CMC Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- CMC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.17%.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.08, CMC pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- CMC's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.91.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.17% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of CMC is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 8.46%!
- CMC has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- CMC has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.46%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years13
5.3 Sustainability
- 18.48% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CMC. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- CMC's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP18.48%
EPS Next 2Y54.2%
EPS Next 3Y29.81%
CMC Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
61.95
+0.32 (+0.52%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)01-08 2026-01-08/bmo
Earnings (Next)03-26 2026-03-26/bmo
Inst Owners93.65%
Inst Owner Change-1.2%
Ins Owners0.57%
Ins Owner Change3.02%
Market Cap6.87B
Revenue(TTM)8.01B
Net Income(TTM)437.66M
Analysts77.65
Price Target81.86 (32.14%)
Short Float %4.84%
Short Ratio4.17
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.17% |
Yearly Dividend0.72
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.46%
DP18.48%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years13
Ex-Date01-16 2026-01-16 (0.18)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)8.11%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.47%
Max EPS beat(2)16.7%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-2.22%
Min EPS beat(4)-14.1%
Max EPS beat(4)16.7%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)0.67%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)2.16%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)5.84%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.17%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.45%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.89%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.09%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.23%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.89%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.34%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.1%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.28%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)18.29%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.96%
EPS NQ rev (3m)11.04%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.53%
EPS NY rev (3m)22.04%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.94%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.17%
Revenue NY rev (3m)4.92%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.71 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.27 | ||
| P/S | 0.86 | ||
| P/FCF | 23.2 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.73 | ||
| P/B | 1.59 | ||
| P/tB | 1.84 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.34 |
EPS(TTM)4.21
EY6.8%
EPS(NY)7.49
Fwd EY12.09%
FCF(TTM)2.67
FCFY4.31%
OCF(TTM)6.37
OCFY10.28%
SpS72.21
BVpS38.88
TBVpS33.6
PEG (NY)0.11
PEG (5Y)4.09
Graham Number60.69
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.74% | ||
| ROE | 10.15% | ||
| ROCE | 7.51% | ||
| ROIC | 5.82% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.67% | ||
| ROICexgc | 7.28% | ||
| OM | 7.51% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.46% | ||
| GM | 16.47% | ||
| FCFM | 3.7% |
ROA(3y)7.08%
ROA(5y)9.93%
ROE(3y)11.39%
ROE(5y)17.84%
ROIC(3y)10.48%
ROIC(5y)13.05%
ROICexc(3y)12.06%
ROICexc(5y)15.07%
ROICexgc(3y)13.75%
ROICexgc(5y)16.82%
ROCE(3y)13.52%
ROCE(5y)16.85%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-30.12%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-6.95%
ROICexc growth 3Y-30.19%
ROICexc growth 5Y-8.85%
OM growth 3Y-23.36%
OM growth 5Y-5.09%
PM growth 3Y-57%
PM growth 5Y-26.62%
GM growth 3Y-9.09%
GM growth 5Y-1.94%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.87
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.77 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.32 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.72 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 142.31% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.12% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 11.07 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 79.39% | ||
| Profit Quality | 67.67% | ||
| Current Ratio | 4.47 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.7 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.18 |
F-Score7
WACC11.35%
ROIC/WACC0.51
Cap/Depr(3y)177.95%
Cap/Depr(5y)180.18%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.38%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.79%
Profit Quality(3y)191.04%
Profit Quality(5y)120.88%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)17.6%
EPS 3Y-27.34%
EPS 5Y3.6%
EPS Q2Q%135.9%
EPS Next Y135.53%
EPS Next 2Y54.2%
EPS Next 3Y29.81%
EPS Next 5Y24.03%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.26%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.36%
Revenue growth 5Y7.33%
Sales Q2Q%11.03%
Revenue Next Year17.35%
Revenue Next 2Y11.9%
Revenue Next 3Y7.49%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y2.43%
EBIT growth 3Y-26.7%
EBIT growth 5Y1.86%
EBIT Next Year158.42%
EBIT Next 3Y40.1%
EBIT Next 5Y30.38%
FCF growth 1Y-57.21%
FCF growth 3Y7.65%
FCF growth 5Y-12.35%
OCF growth 1Y-42.71%
OCF growth 3Y0.7%
OCF growth 5Y-2%
COMMERCIAL METALS CO / CMC Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for CMC stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to CMC.
What is the valuation status for CMC stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to COMMERCIAL METALS CO (CMC). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of CMC stock?
COMMERCIAL METALS CO (CMC) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for CMC stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for COMMERCIAL METALS CO (CMC) is 14.71 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.59.
What is the expected EPS growth for COMMERCIAL METALS CO (CMC) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of COMMERCIAL METALS CO (CMC) is expected to grow by 135.53% in the next year.