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
- In the past year CMC was profitable.
- 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 5.28% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CMC outperforms 75.46% of its industry peers.
- CMC has a Return On Equity of 11.47%. This is in the better half of the industry: CMC outperforms 74.85% of its industry peers.
- CMC has a better Return On Invested Capital (6.66%) than 63.80% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CMC is significantly below the industry average of 58.81%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.28% | ||
| ROE | 11.47% | ||
| ROIC | 6.66% |
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's Profit Margin of 6.02% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CMC outperforms 70.55% of its industry peers.
- CMC's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- With a decent Operating Margin value of 8.40%, CMC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.35% of the companies in the same industry.
- CMC's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- CMC has a Gross Margin of 17.74%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CMC outperforms 53.37% of its industry peers.
- CMC's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 8.4% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.02% | ||
| GM | 17.74% |
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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CMC is destroying value.
- CMC has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, CMC has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, CMC has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- CMC has an Altman-Z score of 2.93. This is not the best score and indicates that CMC is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- CMC has a Altman-Z score (2.93) which is in line with its industry peers.
- CMC has a debt to FCF ratio of 8.54. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as CMC would need 8.54 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- CMC's Debt to FCF ratio of 8.54 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CMC outperforms 64.42% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.75 indicates that CMC is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.75, CMC is doing worse than 81.60% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.75 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.54 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.93 |
ROIC/WACC0.53
WACC12.64%
2.3 Liquidity
- CMC has a Current Ratio of 2.38. This indicates that CMC is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a Current ratio value of 2.38, CMC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.47% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.55 indicates that CMC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Quick ratio value of 1.55, CMC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 49.69% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.38 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.55 |
3. CMC Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- CMC shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 72.64%, which is quite impressive.
- CMC shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 3.60% yearly.
- CMC shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 8.38%.
- CMC shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 7.33% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)72.64%
EPS 3Y-27.34%
EPS 5Y3.6%
EPS Q2Q%346.15%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.38%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.36%
Revenue growth 5Y7.33%
Sales Q2Q%21.53%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 24.03% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 8.13% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y117.45%
EPS Next 2Y48.46%
EPS Next 3Y29.09%
EPS Next 5Y24.03%
Revenue Next Year18.19%
Revenue Next 2Y12.11%
Revenue Next 3Y8.13%
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.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. CMC Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 13.54, which indicates a correct valuation of CMC.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CMC indicates a rather cheap valuation: CMC is cheaper than 92.64% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.42, CMC is valued rather cheaply.
- CMC is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.96.
- CMC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CMC is cheaper than 79.75% of the companies in the same industry.
- CMC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.24.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.54 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.96 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CMC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 74.23% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- CMC's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CMC is cheaper than 88.96% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.49 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.16 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as CMC's earnings are expected to grow with 29.09% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.12
PEG (5Y)3.77
EPS Next 2Y48.46%
EPS Next 3Y29.09%
5. CMC Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.18%, CMC has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- CMC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.06. CMC pays more dividend than 80.37% of the companies in the same industry.
- CMC's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.81.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.18% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of CMC grows each year by 8.46%, which is quite nice.
- CMC has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- CMC has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.46%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years14
5.3 Sustainability
- CMC pays out 15.92% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
- CMC's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP15.92%
EPS Next 2Y48.46%
EPS Next 3Y29.09%
CMC Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
69.18
+1.15 (+1.69%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)03-26 2026-03-26/bmo
Earnings (Next)06-22 2026-06-22/bmo
Inst Owners93.99%
Inst Owner Change-0.82%
Ins Owners0.57%
Ins Owner Change-0.39%
Market Cap7.67B
Revenue(TTM)8.39B
Net Income(TTM)505.22M
Analysts77.65
Price Target79.82 (15.38%)
Short Float %5.15%
Short Ratio4.44
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.18% |
Yearly Dividend0.72
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.46%
DP15.92%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years14
Ex-Date04-06 2026-04-06 (0.2)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)2.42%
Min EPS beat(2)-11.86%
Max EPS beat(2)16.7%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-2.43%
Min EPS beat(4)-14.1%
Max EPS beat(4)16.7%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-2.92%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)1.01%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)4.21%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.42%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.95%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.89%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.27%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.23%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.89%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.22%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.05%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.14%
PT rev (1m)-2.49%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-6.52%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.75%
EPS NY rev (1m)-7.67%
EPS NY rev (3m)8.57%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.61%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.94%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.51%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.01%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.54 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.96 | ||
| P/S | 0.91 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.49 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.13 | ||
| P/B | 1.74 | ||
| P/tB | 4.32 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.16 |
EPS(TTM)5.11
EY7.39%
EPS(NY)6.94
Fwd EY10.04%
FCF(TTM)3.55
FCFY5.13%
OCF(TTM)7.58
OCFY10.95%
SpS75.63
BVpS39.73
TBVpS16.01
PEG (NY)0.12
PEG (5Y)3.77
Graham Number67.5907 (-2.3%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.28% | ||
| ROE | 11.47% | ||
| ROCE | 8.59% | ||
| ROIC | 6.66% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.09% | ||
| ROICexgc | 10.78% | ||
| OM | 8.4% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.02% | ||
| GM | 17.74% | ||
| FCFM | 4.69% |
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-Score6
Asset Turnover0.88
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.75 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.54 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.23 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 139.47% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.32% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 12.9 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 82.01% | ||
| Profit Quality | 77.9% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.38 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.55 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.93 |
F-Score6
WACC12.64%
ROIC/WACC0.53
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)72.64%
EPS 3Y-27.34%
EPS 5Y3.6%
EPS Q2Q%346.15%
EPS Next Y117.45%
EPS Next 2Y48.46%
EPS Next 3Y29.09%
EPS Next 5Y24.03%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.38%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.36%
Revenue growth 5Y7.33%
Sales Q2Q%21.53%
Revenue Next Year18.19%
Revenue Next 2Y12.11%
Revenue Next 3Y8.13%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y37.97%
EBIT growth 3Y-26.7%
EBIT growth 5Y1.86%
EBIT Next Year158.8%
EBIT Next 3Y40.45%
EBIT Next 5Y30.38%
FCF growth 1Y-40.1%
FCF growth 3Y7.65%
FCF growth 5Y-12.35%
OCF growth 1Y-26%
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.
How profitable is COMMERCIAL METALS CO (CMC) stock?
COMMERCIAL METALS CO (CMC) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
What is the valuation of COMMERCIAL METALS CO based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for COMMERCIAL METALS CO (CMC) is 13.54 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.74.
What is the financial health of COMMERCIAL METALS CO (CMC) stock?
The financial health rating of COMMERCIAL METALS CO (CMC) is 5 / 10.