FMC CORP (FMC) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:FMC - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US3024913036 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
Taking everything into account, FMC scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. FMC was compared to 85 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. FMC has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. FMC is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent 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 positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years FMC has been profitable.
Of the past 5 years FMC 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
FMC's Return On Assets of 2.77% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FMC outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 7.46%, FMC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.71% of the companies in the same industry.
FMC's Return On Invested Capital of 5.04% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FMC outperforms 50.59% 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 7.01%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.77% | ||
| ROE | 7.46% | ||
| ROIC | 5.04% |
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
FMC's Profit Margin of 7.93% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FMC outperforms 77.65% of its industry peers.
FMC's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 14.56%, FMC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.47% of the companies in the same industry.
FMC's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 39.47%, FMC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.53% of the companies in the same industry.
FMC's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 14.56% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.93% | ||
| GM | 39.47% |
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
FMC has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
FMC has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for FMC has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for FMC has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 1.88 indicates that FMC is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
FMC has a Altman-Z score of 1.88. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: FMC outperforms 49.41% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of FMC is 15.03, which is on the high side as it means it would take FMC, 15.03 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
FMC's Debt to FCF ratio of 15.03 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FMC outperforms 56.47% of its industry peers.
FMC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.89. This is a neutral value indicating FMC is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
FMC's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.89 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. FMC is outperformed by 63.53% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.89 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 15.03 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.88 |
ROIC/WACC0.55
WACC9.09%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.54 indicates that FMC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of FMC (1.54) is worse than 64.71% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.12 indicates that FMC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
FMC has a Quick ratio (1.12) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.54 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.12 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 38.82% 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 small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 1.45% 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)38.82%
EPS 3Y-20.59%
EPS 5Y-10.61%
EPS Q2Q%-50%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.45%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.59%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.63%
Sales Q2Q%-13.79%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, FMC will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 12.57% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, FMC will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.30% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-0.3%
EPS Next 2Y7.74%
EPS Next 3Y9.73%
EPS Next 5Y12.57%
Revenue Next Year-3.33%
Revenue Next 2Y1.27%
Revenue Next 3Y2.92%
Revenue Next 5Y6.3%
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.
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 12.20, the valuation of FMC can be described as correct.
FMC's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. FMC is cheaper than 78.82% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of FMC to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.60), we can say FMC is valued rather cheaply.
FMC is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.96.
FMC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. FMC is cheaper than 75.29% of the companies in the same industry.
FMC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.43.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.96 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, FMC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 67.06% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 18.83 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y7.74%
EPS Next 3Y9.73%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.92%, FMC is a good candidate for dividend investing.
FMC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.70. FMC pays more dividend than 85.88% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, FMC pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.92% |
5.2 History
The dividend of FMC is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 28.29%!
FMC has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
FMC has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)28.29%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years17
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 2Y7.74%
EPS Next 3Y9.73%
NYSE:FMC (5/21/2025, 12:51:14 PM)
40.14
-0.44 (-1.08%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners94.37%
Inst Owner Change-2.75%
Ins Owners0.39%
Ins Owner Change15.75%
Market Cap5.01B
Analysts68
Price Target46.47 (15.77%)
Short Float %4.75%
Short Ratio1.83
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.92% |
Yearly Dividend2.33
Dividend Growth(5Y)28.29%
DPN/A
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years17
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)49.42%
Min EPS beat(2)10.67%
Max EPS beat(2)88.17%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)35.27%
Min EPS beat(4)10.67%
Max EPS beat(4)88.17%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)13.46%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)9.91%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)8.91%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.97%
Min Revenue beat(2)-7.88%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.06%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.77%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.88%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.85%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.85%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.92%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.01%
PT rev (1m)-4.21%
PT rev (3m)-31.78%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-20.05%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-17.21%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.63%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.02%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3.74%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.5%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.55%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.96 | ||
| P/S | 1.22 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.83 | ||
| P/OCF | 18.09 | ||
| P/B | 1.14 | ||
| P/tB | 10.02 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)3.29
EY8.2%
EPS(NY)4.03
Fwd EY10.04%
FCF(TTM)2.13
FCFY5.31%
OCF(TTM)2.22
OCFY5.53%
SpS32.98
BVpS35.08
TBVpS4.01
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.77% | ||
| ROE | 7.46% | ||
| ROCE | 7.06% | ||
| ROIC | 5.04% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.22% | ||
| ROICexgc | 9.12% | ||
| OM | 14.56% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.93% | ||
| GM | 39.47% | ||
| FCFM | 6.46% |
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-26.4%
ROICexcg 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-Score5
Asset Turnover0.35
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.89 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 15.03 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | N/A | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | N/A | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | 81.51% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.54 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.12 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.88 |
F-Score5
WACC9.09%
ROIC/WACC0.55
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)38.82%
EPS 3Y-20.59%
EPS 5Y-10.61%
EPS Q2Q%-50%
EPS Next Y-0.3%
EPS Next 2Y7.74%
EPS Next 3Y9.73%
EPS Next 5Y12.57%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.45%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.59%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.63%
Sales Q2Q%-13.79%
Revenue Next Year-3.33%
Revenue Next 2Y1.27%
Revenue Next 3Y2.92%
Revenue Next 5Y6.3%
EBIT growth 1Y22.97%
EBIT growth 3Y-16.39%
EBIT growth 5Y-7.96%
EBIT Next Year27.58%
EBIT Next 3Y14.96%
EBIT Next 5Y14.34%
FCF growth 1Y41.35%
FCF growth 3Y-1.74%
FCF growth 5Y14.13%
OCF growth 1Y-15.31%
OCF growth 3Y-6.47%
OCF growth 5Y6.56%