MACY'S INC (M) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:M • US55616P1049
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17.68 USD
-0.42 (-2.32%)
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This M fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. M Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year M was profitable.
- In the past year M had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years M has always been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years M had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.96%, M is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- M has a Return On Equity of 13.23%. This is in the better half of the industry: M outperforms 70.00% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 5.72%, M is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.33% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for M is below the industry average of 8.84%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.96% | ||
| ROE | 13.23% | ||
| ROIC | 5.72% |
ROA(3y)2.59%
ROA(5y)4.54%
ROE(3y)9.04%
ROE(5y)18.94%
ROIC(3y)6.64%
ROIC(5y)8.92%
1.3 Margins
- M has a Profit Margin of 2.84%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: M outperforms 56.67% of its industry peers.
- M's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- M has a Operating Margin (3.91%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of M has declined.
- M has a Gross Margin of 40.33%. This is in the lower half of the industry: M underperforms 63.33% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of M has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 3.91% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.84% | ||
| GM | 40.33% |
OM growth 3Y-15.37%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-14.26%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.53%
GM growth 5Y4.67%
2. M Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), M is destroying value.
- M has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, M has less shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for M has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- M has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.52. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as M would need 3.52 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- M's Debt to FCF ratio of 3.52 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. M outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
- M has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.50. This is a neutral value indicating M is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.50, M perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 46.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.5 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.52 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC0.67
WACC8.49%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.49 indicates that M should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- M has a Current ratio of 1.49. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: M outperforms 53.33% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.50 indicates that M may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Quick ratio value of 0.50, M is not doing good in the industry: 90.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.49 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.5 |
3. M Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- M shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -11.74%.
- M shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -18.54% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, M shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -1.67% in the last year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.56% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-11.74%
EPS 3Y-18.54%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-7.22%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.67%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.85%
Revenue growth 5Y4.56%
Sales Q2Q%-1.66%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 3.93% on average over the next years.
- The Revenue is expected to decrease by -2.64% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-2.11%
EPS Next 2Y-1.16%
EPS Next 3Y3.05%
EPS Next 5Y3.93%
Revenue Next Year-1.97%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.64%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
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 decreasing.
4. M Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 7.59, the valuation of M can be described as very cheap.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, M is valued cheaply inside the industry as 96.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- M's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 25.51.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.75 indicates a rather cheap valuation of M.
- M's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. M is cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of M to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.76), we can say M is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.59 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.75 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, M is valued cheaper than 96.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of M indicates a rather cheap valuation: M is cheaper than 86.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.81 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.37 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-1.16%
EPS Next 3Y3.05%
5. M Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- M has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.95%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- The stock price of M dropped by -20.44% 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.
- M's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.67. M pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- M's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.95% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of M is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 14.05%!
- M has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- M has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.05%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
- M pays out 30.64% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of M is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP30.64%
EPS Next 2Y-1.16%
EPS Next 3Y3.05%
M Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NYSE:M (4/2/2026, 10:43:07 AM)
17.68
-0.42 (-2.32%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryBroadline Retail
Earnings (Last)03-18 2026-03-18/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-26 2026-05-26
Inst Owners90.94%
Inst Owner Change-2.05%
Ins Owners0.05%
Ins Owner Change-0.46%
Market Cap4.70B
Revenue(TTM)22.62B
Net Income(TTM)643.00M
Analysts54.74
Price Target19.59 (10.8%)
Short Float %10.06%
Short Ratio3.42
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.95% |
Yearly Dividend0.73
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.05%
DP30.64%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date03-13 2026-03-13 (0.1915)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)84.71%
Min EPS beat(2)6.73%
Max EPS beat(2)162.7%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)74.42%
Min EPS beat(4)6.73%
Max EPS beat(4)162.7%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)70.12%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)450.87%
EPS beat(16)16
Avg EPS beat(16)351.94%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.7%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.41%
Max Revenue beat(2)0%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.57%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.41%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.11%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.98%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.97%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.76%
PT rev (1m)-0.51%
PT rev (3m)-0.91%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.86%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.29%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.69%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.16%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.22%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.08%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.47%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.33%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.59 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.75 | ||
| P/S | 0.21 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.81 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.29 | ||
| P/B | 0.97 | ||
| P/tB | 1.3 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.37 |
EPS(TTM)2.33
EY13.18%
EPS(NY)2.28
Fwd EY12.9%
FCF(TTM)2.6
FCFY14.68%
OCF(TTM)5.38
OCFY30.42%
SpS85.08
BVpS18.28
TBVpS13.59
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number30.96
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.96% | ||
| ROE | 13.23% | ||
| ROCE | 7.53% | ||
| ROIC | 5.72% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.39% | ||
| ROICexgc | 7.26% | ||
| OM | 3.91% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.84% | ||
| GM | 40.33% | ||
| FCFM | 3.05% |
ROA(3y)2.59%
ROA(5y)4.54%
ROE(3y)9.04%
ROE(5y)18.94%
ROIC(3y)6.64%
ROIC(5y)8.92%
ROICexc(3y)7.38%
ROICexc(5y)9.99%
ROICexgc(3y)8.9%
ROICexgc(5y)12.05%
ROCE(3y)8.74%
ROCE(5y)11.74%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-18.73%
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-17%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-15.37%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-14.26%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.53%
GM growth 5Y4.67%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover1.39
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.5 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.52 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.37 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 82.77% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.27% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 80.43% | ||
| Profit Quality | 107.31% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.49 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.5 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score8
WACC8.49%
ROIC/WACC0.67
Cap/Depr(3y)97.86%
Cap/Depr(5y)102.6%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.76%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.74%
Profit Quality(3y)289.62%
Profit Quality(5y)208.94%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-11.74%
EPS 3Y-18.54%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-7.22%
EPS Next Y-2.11%
EPS Next 2Y-1.16%
EPS Next 3Y3.05%
EPS Next 5Y3.93%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.67%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.85%
Revenue growth 5Y4.56%
Sales Q2Q%-1.66%
Revenue Next Year-1.97%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.64%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-5.66%
EBIT growth 3Y-18.63%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year105.58%
EBIT Next 3Y27.15%
EBIT Next 5Y15.96%
FCF growth 1Y74.24%
FCF growth 3Y29.19%
FCF growth 5Y30.4%
OCF growth 1Y11.89%
OCF growth 3Y-3.97%
OCF growth 5Y17.12%
MACY'S INC / M Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of MACY'S INC (M) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to M.
What is the valuation status of MACY'S INC (M) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to MACY'S INC (M). This can be considered as Undervalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for MACY'S INC?
MACY'S INC (M) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
What is the valuation of MACY'S INC based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for MACY'S INC (M) is 7.59 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.97.
What is the earnings growth outlook for MACY'S INC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of MACY'S INC (M) is expected to decline by -2.11% in the next year.