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.

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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.
  • In the past 5 years CMC has always been profitable.
  • Each year in the past 5 years CMC had a positive operating cash flow.
CMC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCMC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M -500M 1B

1.2 Ratios

  • CMC has a Return On Assets of 5.28%. This is in the better half of the industry: CMC outperforms 74.52% of its industry peers.
  • CMC's Return On Equity of 11.47% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CMC outperforms 73.89% of its industry peers.
  • With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 6.66%, CMC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.69% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CMC had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.48%. This is significantly below the industry average of 61.64%.
Industry RankSector 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%
CMC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCMC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of CMC (6.02%) is better than 70.06% of its industry peers.
  • CMC's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 8.40%, CMC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.06% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CMC has declined.
  • CMC has a Gross Margin (17.74%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • CMC's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
CMC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCMC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20

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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.
  • The number of shares outstanding for CMC has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for CMC has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, CMC has a worse debt to assets ratio.
CMC Yearly Shares OutstandingCMC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
CMC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCMC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

  • CMC has an Altman-Z score of 2.90. 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 of 2.90. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CMC outperforms 42.68% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of CMC is 8.54, which is on the high side as it means it would take CMC, 8.54 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • CMC's Debt to FCF ratio of 8.54 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CMC outperforms 64.33% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.75 indicates that CMC is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.75, CMC is not doing good in the industry: 80.89% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.75
Debt/FCF 8.54
Altman-Z 2.9
ROIC/WACC0.53
WACC12.58%
CMC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCMC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 2.38 indicates that CMC has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • CMC has a Current ratio (2.38) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • CMC has a Quick Ratio of 1.55. This is a normal value and indicates that CMC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • With a Quick ratio value of 1.55, CMC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.96% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.38
Quick Ratio 1.55
CMC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCMC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B

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3. CMC Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 72.64% over the past year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 3.60% on average over the past years.
  • The Revenue has grown by 8.38% in the past year. This is quite good.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.33% on average over the past years.
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

  • CMC is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 24.03% yearly.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, CMC will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 8.06% on average per year.
EPS Next Y135.53%
EPS Next 2Y54.2%
EPS Next 3Y29.81%
EPS Next 5Y24.03%
Revenue Next Year18.19%
Revenue Next 2Y12.36%
Revenue Next 3Y8.06%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

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 stable.
CMC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCMC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2B 4B 6B 8B
CMC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCMC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2 4 6 8

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4. CMC Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 13.04, 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 93.63% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CMC to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.91), we can say CMC is valued rather cheaply.
  • CMC is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.90.
  • 84.71% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CMC, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • CMC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.68.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.04
Fwd PE 8.9
CMC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCMC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CMC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 78.98% 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 90.45% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 18.78
EV/EBITDA 9.9
CMC Per share dataCMC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

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.
  • CMC's earnings are expected to grow with 29.81% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.1
PEG (5Y)3.63
EPS Next 2Y54.2%
EPS Next 3Y29.81%

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5. CMC Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • CMC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.37%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.16, CMC pays a better dividend. On top of this CMC pays more dividend than 80.25% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, CMC is paying slightly less dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.37%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of CMC is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 8.46%!
  • 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
CMC Yearly Dividends per shareCMC Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.2 0.4 0.6

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 2Y54.2%
EPS Next 3Y29.81%
CMC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCMC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M -500M 1B
CMC Dividend Payout.CMC Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CMC Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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CMC Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

COMMERCIAL METALS CO

NYSE:CMC (4/10/2026, 10:29:55 AM)

66.64

+1.07 (+1.63%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)03-26
Earnings (Next)06-22
Inst Owners93.65%
Inst Owner Change0.01%
Ins Owners0.57%
Ins Owner Change3%
Market Cap7.39B
Revenue(TTM)8.39B
Net Income(TTM)505.22M
Analysts77.65
Price Target83.28 (24.97%)
Short Float %4.5%
Short Ratio3.81
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.37%
Yearly Dividend0.72
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.46%
DP15.92%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years14
Ex-Date04-06
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)1.74%
PT rev (3m)16.45%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-6.5%
EPS NQ rev (3m)11.27%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)17.59%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.98%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)6.17%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.72%
Revenue NY rev (3m)5.2%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.04
Fwd PE 8.9
P/S 0.88
P/FCF 18.78
P/OCF 8.8
P/B 1.68
P/tB 4.16
EV/EBITDA 9.9
EPS(TTM)5.11
EY7.67%
EPS(NY)7.49
Fwd EY11.24%
FCF(TTM)3.55
FCFY5.32%
OCF(TTM)7.57
OCFY11.37%
SpS75.62
BVpS39.73
TBVpS16.01
PEG (NY)0.1
PEG (5Y)3.63
Graham Number67.58
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.75
Debt/FCF 8.54
Debt/EBITDA 3.23
Cap/Depr 139.47%
Cap/Sales 5.32%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 82.01%
Profit Quality 77.9%
Current Ratio 2.38
Quick Ratio 1.55
Altman-Z 2.9
F-Score6
WACC12.58%
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 Y135.53%
EPS Next 2Y54.2%
EPS Next 3Y29.81%
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 2Y12.36%
Revenue Next 3Y8.06%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y37.97%
EBIT growth 3Y-26.7%
EBIT growth 5Y1.86%
EBIT Next Year158.42%
EBIT Next 3Y40.1%
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 13.04 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.68.


What is the financial health of COMMERCIAL METALS CO (CMC) stock?

The financial health rating of COMMERCIAL METALS CO (CMC) is 5 / 10.