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FMC CORP (FMC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:FMC - US3024913036 - Common Stock

15.17 USD
-0.36 (-2.32%)
Last: 10/31/2025, 8:04:00 PM
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Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to FMC. FMC was compared to 82 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. There are concerns on the financial health of FMC while its profitability can be described as average. FMC has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. FMC also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
FMC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFFMC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M 1B

1.2 Ratios

FMC has a Return On Assets (0.81%) which is in line with its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of 2.25%, FMC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.66% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 5.01%, FMC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.32% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for FMC is in line with the industry average of 6.28%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.81%
ROE 2.25%
ROIC 5.01%
ROA(3y)6.85%
ROA(5y)6.57%
ROE(3y)19.73%
ROE(5y)20.26%
ROIC(3y)7.9%
ROIC(5y)9.24%
FMC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICFMC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20 25

1.3 Margins

FMC has a Profit Margin of 2.40%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: FMC outperforms 54.88% of its industry peers.
FMC's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
FMC has a better Operating Margin (14.64%) than 76.83% of its industry peers.
FMC's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
FMC's Gross Margin of 39.55% is amongst the best of the industry. FMC outperforms 82.93% of its industry peers.
FMC's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 14.64%
PM (TTM) 2.4%
GM 39.55%
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%
FMC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsFMC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40

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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.
Compared to 1 year ago, FMC has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 5 years ago, FMC has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for FMC has been reduced compared to a year ago.
FMC Yearly Shares OutstandingFMC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
FMC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsFMC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.57, we must say that FMC is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
FMC's Altman-Z score of 1.57 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. FMC is outperformed by 64.63% of its industry peers.
FMC has a debt to FCF ratio of 261.84. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as FMC would need 261.84 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 261.84, FMC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 45.12% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.93 indicates that FMC is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
FMC's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.93 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. FMC is outperformed by 64.63% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.93
Debt/FCF 261.84
Altman-Z 1.57
ROIC/WACC0.56
WACC8.95%
FMC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFFMC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.3 Liquidity

FMC has a Current Ratio of 1.53. This is a normal value and indicates that FMC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.53, FMC is doing worse than 69.51% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.14 indicates that FMC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
FMC's Quick ratio of 1.14 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FMC outperforms 43.90% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.53
Quick Ratio 1.14
FMC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesFMC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

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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
The Revenue has decreased by -5.36% in the past year.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.63% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)29.09%
EPS 3Y-20.59%
EPS 5Y-10.61%
EPS Q2Q%28.99%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.36%
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.
FMC is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.01% yearly.
EPS Next Y1.94%
EPS Next 2Y6.6%
EPS Next 3Y9.03%
EPS Next 5Y12.89%
Revenue Next Year-3.21%
Revenue Next 2Y0.59%
Revenue Next 3Y2.5%
Revenue Next 5Y6.01%

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.
FMC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesFMC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 2B 4B 6B
FMC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesFMC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 2 4 6 8

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 4.27, the valuation of FMC can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, FMC is valued cheaper than 93.90% of the companies in the same industry.
FMC is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.10, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 3.85, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of FMC.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, FMC is valued cheaper than 98.78% of the companies in the same industry.
FMC is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.52, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 4.27
Fwd PE 3.85
FMC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsFMC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as FMC.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 119.17
EV/EBITDA N/A
FMC Per share dataFMC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)2.21
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y6.6%
EPS Next 3Y9.03%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

FMC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 14.94%, which is a nice return.
The stock price of FMC dropped by -60.09% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.99, 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 RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 14.94%

5.2 History

The dividend of FMC is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 28.29%!
FMC has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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 Years0
Div Non Decr Years18
FMC Yearly Dividends per shareFMC Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2

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 2Y6.6%
EPS Next 3Y9.03%
FMC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendFMC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M 1B

FMC CORP

NYSE:FMC (10/31/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

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-0.36 (-2.32%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)10-29 2025-10-29/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-02 2026-02-02/amc
Inst Owners96.71%
Inst Owner Change-0.01%
Ins Owners0.44%
Ins Owner Change2.95%
Market Cap1.89B
Revenue(TTM)4.25B
Net Income(TTM)99.00M
Analysts69.6
Price Target46.37 (205.67%)
Short Float %8.17%
Short Ratio5.04
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 14.94%
Yearly Dividend2.33
Dividend Growth(5Y)28.29%
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years18
Ex-Date09-30 2025-09-30 (0.58)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)49.56%
Min EPS beat(2)10.96%
Max EPS beat(2)88.17%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)34.86%
Min EPS beat(4)10.67%
Max EPS beat(4)88.17%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)17.18%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)10.71%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)9.55%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.18%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.06%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.42%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.42%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.88%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.42%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.14%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.21%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.73%
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 RankSector Rank
PE 4.27
Fwd PE 3.85
P/S 0.46
P/FCF 119.17
P/OCF 59.4
P/B 0.43
P/tB 4.04
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)3.55
EY23.4%
EPS(NY)3.94
Fwd EY25.99%
FCF(TTM)0.13
FCFY0.84%
OCF(TTM)0.26
OCFY1.68%
SpS33.08
BVpS35.2
TBVpS3.75
PEG (NY)2.21
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number53.03
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.81%
ROE 2.25%
ROCE 6.93%
ROIC 5.01%
ROICexc 5.25%
ROICexgc 9.25%
OM 14.64%
PM (TTM) 2.4%
GM 39.55%
FCFM 0.38%
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-Score4
Asset Turnover0.34
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.93
Debt/FCF 261.84
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 16.06%
Current Ratio 1.53
Quick Ratio 1.14
Altman-Z 1.57
F-Score4
WACC8.95%
ROIC/WACC0.56
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 Y1.94%
EPS Next 2Y6.6%
EPS Next 3Y9.03%
EPS Next 5Y12.89%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.36%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.59%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.63%
Sales Q2Q%-9.77%
Revenue Next Year-3.21%
Revenue Next 2Y0.59%
Revenue Next 3Y2.5%
Revenue Next 5Y6.01%
EBIT growth 1Y20.38%
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-87.26%
FCF growth 3Y-1.74%
FCF growth 5Y14.13%
OCF growth 1Y-88.15%
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 4 / 10.


What is the financial health of FMC CORP (FMC) stock?

The financial health rating of FMC CORP (FMC) is 3 / 10.