FMC CORP (FMC) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:FMC - US3024913036 - Common Stock
14.31 USD
-0.86 (-5.67%)
Overall FMC gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated FMC against 82 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. FMC has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. FMC has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate. FMC also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year FMC was profitable.
FMC had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
FMC had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Of the past 5 years FMC 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of -4.41%, FMC is not doing good in the industry: 69.51% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -14.11%, FMC is doing worse than 70.73% of the companies in the same industry.
FMC's Return On Invested Capital of 2.92% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. FMC is outperformed by 63.41% of its industry peers.
FMC had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 7.90%. This is in line with the industry average of 6.28%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (2.92%) for FMC is well below the 3 year average (7.90%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that FMC had better years and this may not be a problem.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -4.41% | ||
| ROE | -14.11% | ||
| ROIC | 2.92% |
ROA(3y)6.85%
ROA(5y)6.57%
ROE(3y)19.73%
ROE(5y)20.26%
ROIC(3y)7.9%
ROIC(5y)9.24%
1.3 Margins
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FMC has declined.
FMC has a Operating Margin (9.48%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FMC has declined.
FMC's Gross Margin of 38.15% is amongst the best of the industry. FMC outperforms 80.49% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of FMC has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 9.48% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 38.15% |
OM growth 3Y-11.44%
OM growth 5Y-6.44%
PM growth 3Y-18.08%
PM growth 5Y-4.96%
GM growth 3Y-3.37%
GM growth 5Y-2.99%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so FMC is destroying value.
FMC has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
FMC has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, FMC has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
FMC has an Altman-Z score of 1.37. This is a bad value and indicates that FMC is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
FMC's Altman-Z score of 1.37 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. FMC is outperformed by 71.95% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.18 is on the high side and indicates that FMC has dependencies on debt financing.
FMC's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.18 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. FMC is outperformed by 69.51% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.37 |
ROIC/WACC0.33
WACC8.94%
2.3 Liquidity
FMC has a Current Ratio of 1.40. This is a normal value and indicates that FMC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of FMC (1.40) is worse than 78.05% of its industry peers.
FMC has a Quick Ratio of 1.05. This is a normal value and indicates that FMC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of FMC (1.05) is worse than 60.98% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.4 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.05 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 29.09% over the past year.
The earnings per share for FMC have been decreasing by -10.61% on average. This is quite bad
Looking at the last year, FMC shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -13.42% in the last year.
FMC shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -1.63% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)29.09%
EPS 3Y-20.59%
EPS 5Y-10.61%
EPS Q2Q%28.99%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-13.42%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.59%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.63%
Sales Q2Q%-9.77%
3.2 Future
FMC is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 12.89% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, FMC will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.01% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-7.87%
EPS Next 2Y-3.68%
EPS Next 3Y1.85%
EPS Next 5Y12.89%
Revenue Next Year-8.57%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.83%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.11%
Revenue Next 5Y6.01%
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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 4.03, the valuation of FMC can be described as very cheap.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of FMC indicates a rather cheap valuation: FMC is cheaper than 93.90% of the companies listed in the same industry.
FMC is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.11, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.45 indicates a rather cheap valuation of FMC.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FMC indicates a rather cheap valuation: FMC is cheaper than 95.12% of the companies listed in the same industry.
FMC is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.55, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 4.03 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.45 |
4.2 Price Multiples
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-3.68%
EPS Next 3Y1.85%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
FMC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 15.29%, which is a nice return.
In the last 3 months the price of FMC has falen by -60.09%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.00, FMC pays a better dividend. On top of this FMC pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
FMC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.37.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 15.29% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of FMC grows each year by 28.29%, which is quite nice.
FMC has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
FMC has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)28.29%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years18
5.3 Sustainability
The dividend of FMC is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DPN/A
EPS Next 2Y-3.68%
EPS Next 3Y1.85%
NYSE:FMC (11/3/2025, 2:41:04 PM)
14.31
-0.86 (-5.67%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners96.71%
Inst Owner Change-0.37%
Ins Owners0.44%
Ins Owner Change-0.25%
Market Cap1.79B
Revenue(TTM)3.61B
Net Income(TTM)-532300000
Analysts68.8
Price Target46.37 (224.04%)
Short Float %8.17%
Short Ratio5.04
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 15.29% |
Yearly Dividend2.33
Dividend Growth(5Y)28.29%
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years18
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)6.95%
Min EPS beat(2)2.94%
Max EPS beat(2)10.96%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)28.18%
Min EPS beat(4)2.94%
Max EPS beat(4)88.17%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)20.1%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)10.22%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)9.28%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.04%
Min Revenue beat(2)-10.49%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.42%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.5%
Min Revenue beat(4)-10.49%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.42%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.99%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.24%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.44%
PT rev (1m)-2.63%
PT rev (3m)-2.86%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.79%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.45%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.55%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.76%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.2%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.63%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.26%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.09%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 4.03 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.45 | ||
| P/S | 0.5 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | N/A | ||
| P/B | 0.47 | ||
| P/tB | 51.51 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)3.55
EY24.81%
EPS(NY)3.22
Fwd EY22.5%
FCF(TTM)-2.73
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-2.54
OCFYN/A
SpS28.89
BVpS30.21
TBVpS0.28
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number49.12
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -4.41% | ||
| ROE | -14.11% | ||
| ROCE | 4.23% | ||
| ROIC | 2.92% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.08% | ||
| ROICexgc | 5.37% | ||
| OM | 9.48% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 38.15% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)6.85%
ROA(5y)6.57%
ROE(3y)19.73%
ROE(5y)20.26%
ROIC(3y)7.9%
ROIC(5y)9.24%
ROICexc(3y)8.37%
ROICexc(5y)9.87%
ROICexgc(3y)17.93%
ROICexgc(5y)22.19%
ROCE(3y)10.56%
ROCE(5y)12.26%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-26.4%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-15.61%
ROICexc growth 3Y-20.96%
ROICexc growth 5Y-11.11%
OM growth 3Y-11.44%
OM growth 5Y-6.44%
PM growth 3Y-18.08%
PM growth 5Y-4.96%
GM growth 3Y-3.37%
GM growth 5Y-2.99%
F-Score2
Asset Turnover0.3
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | N/A | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | N/A | ||
| Interest Coverage | N/A | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.4 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.05 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.37 |
F-Score2
WACC8.94%
ROIC/WACC0.33
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)29.09%
EPS 3Y-20.59%
EPS 5Y-10.61%
EPS Q2Q%28.99%
EPS Next Y-7.87%
EPS Next 2Y-3.68%
EPS Next 3Y1.85%
EPS Next 5Y12.89%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-13.42%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.59%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.63%
Sales Q2Q%-9.77%
Revenue Next Year-8.57%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.83%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.11%
Revenue Next 5Y6.01%
EBIT growth 1Y-35.82%
EBIT growth 3Y-16.39%
EBIT growth 5Y-7.96%
EBIT Next Year29.82%
EBIT Next 3Y14.82%
EBIT Next 5Y14.57%
FCF growth 1Y-67.9%
FCF growth 3Y-1.74%
FCF growth 5Y14.13%
OCF growth 1Y-423.06%
OCF growth 3Y-6.47%
OCF growth 5Y6.56%
FMC CORP / FMC FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to FMC.
What is the valuation status for FMC stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to FMC CORP (FMC). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of FMC stock?
FMC CORP (FMC) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
What is the financial health of FMC CORP (FMC) stock?
The financial health rating of FMC CORP (FMC) is 2 / 10.