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MACY'S INC (M) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:M - US55616P1049 - Common Stock

17.04 USD
-0.17 (-0.99%)
Last: 9/10/2025, 8:04:00 PM
17.04 USD
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After Hours: 9/10/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, M scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. M was compared to 28 industry peers in the Broadline Retail industry. While M is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. M has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply. Finally M 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 M was profitable.
In the past year M had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years M 4 years were profitable.
In the past 5 years M always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
M Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFM 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 2025 0 2B -2B

1.2 Ratios

M has a Return On Assets of 3.18%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: M outperforms 57.14% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 11.12%, M is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.29% of the companies in the same industry.
M has a Return On Invested Capital of 5.71%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: M outperforms 46.43% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for M is below the industry average of 11.00%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.18%
ROE 11.12%
ROIC 5.71%
ROA(3y)3.54%
ROA(5y)-0.71%
ROE(3y)13.99%
ROE(5y)-14.6%
ROIC(3y)8.23%
ROIC(5y)N/A
M Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICM Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 -50 -100 -150

1.3 Margins

M's Profit Margin of 2.18% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. M outperforms 60.71% of its industry peers.
M's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 3.74%, M is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.57% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of M has declined.
M has a Gross Margin (40.31%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
M's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 3.74%
PM (TTM) 2.18%
GM 40.31%
OM growth 3Y-23.39%
OM growth 5Y-2.37%
PM growth 3Y-23.51%
PM growth 5Y2.59%
GM growth 3Y-0.48%
GM growth 5Y0.08%
M Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsM Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 -20 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so M is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, M has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for M has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
M has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
M Yearly Shares OutstandingM Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M
M Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsM Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B 20B

2.2 Solvency

M has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.35. This is a neutral value as M would need 4.35 years to pay back of all of its debts.
M has a better Debt to FCF ratio (4.35) than 60.71% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.55 indicates that M is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of M (0.55) is worse than 64.29% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.55
Debt/FCF 4.35
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC0.66
WACC8.67%
M Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.38 indicates that M should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
M has a Current ratio of 1.38. This is in the lower half of the industry: M underperforms 60.71% of its industry peers.
M has a Quick Ratio of 1.38. This is a bad value and indicates that M is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
M has a Quick ratio of 0.35. This is amonst the worse of the industry: M underperforms 89.29% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.38
Quick Ratio 0.35
M Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesM Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

M shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -24.14%.
Measured over the past years, M shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -1.93% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, M shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -3.43% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, M shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.91% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-24.14%
EPS 3Y-21.03%
EPS 5Y-1.93%
EPS Q2Q%-39.62%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.43%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.11%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.91%
Sales Q2Q%1.26%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, M will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 0.55% on average per year.
M is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -5.30% yearly.
EPS Next Y-30.59%
EPS Next 2Y-15.81%
EPS Next 3Y-11.03%
EPS Next 5Y0.55%
Revenue Next Year-4.99%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.88%
Revenue Next 3Y-5.3%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
M Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesM Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B
M Yearly EPS VS EstimatesM Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 0 2 -2 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 6.45, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of M.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of M indicates a rather cheap valuation: M is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
M is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.03, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.11, the valuation of M can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, M is valued cheaper than 89.29% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.54. M is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 6.45
Fwd PE 9.11
M Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsM Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

M's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. M is cheaper than 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
M's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. M is cheaper than 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 7.67
EV/EBITDA 3.7
M Per share dataM EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80

4.3 Compensation for Growth

M's earnings are expected to decrease with -11.03% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-15.81%
EPS Next 3Y-11.03%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.23%, M is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 8.38, M pays a better dividend. On top of this M pays more dividend than 96.43% of the companies listed in the same industry.
M's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.45.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.23%

5.2 History

The dividend of M decreases each year by -14.36%.
M has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
M has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-14.36%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
M Yearly Dividends per shareM Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

39.60% of the earnings are spent on dividend by M. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP39.6%
EPS Next 2Y-15.81%
EPS Next 3Y-11.03%
M Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendM Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 2B -2B
M Dividend Payout.M Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.M Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

MACY'S INC

NYSE:M (9/10/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryBroadline Retail
Earnings (Last)08-19 2025-08-19/bmo
Earnings (Next)12-10 2025-12-10/bmo
Inst Owners89.38%
Inst Owner Change1.18%
Ins Owners0.18%
Ins Owner Change1.79%
Market Cap4.63B
Analysts55
Price Target13.5 (-20.77%)
Short Float %9.52%
Short Ratio3.54
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.23%
Yearly Dividend0.7
Dividend Growth(5Y)-14.36%
DP39.6%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date09-15 2025-09-15 (0.1824)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.5%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.11%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.88%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.73%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.2%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.88%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.76%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.12%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.19%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)5.06%
EPS NQ rev (1m)4.66%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-191.54%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.61%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.15%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.29%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.64%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 6.45
Fwd PE 9.11
P/S 0.2
P/FCF 7.67
P/OCF 3.31
P/B 1.04
P/tB 1.45
EV/EBITDA 3.7
EPS(TTM)2.64
EY15.49%
EPS(NY)1.87
Fwd EY10.98%
FCF(TTM)2.22
FCFY13.03%
OCF(TTM)5.14
OCFY30.17%
SpS83.6
BVpS16.39
TBVpS11.78
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.18%
ROE 11.12%
ROCE 7.49%
ROIC 5.71%
ROICexc 6.17%
ROICexgc 7%
OM 3.74%
PM (TTM) 2.18%
GM 40.31%
FCFM 2.66%
ROA(3y)3.54%
ROA(5y)-0.71%
ROE(3y)13.99%
ROE(5y)-14.6%
ROIC(3y)8.23%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)9.01%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)11.04%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)10.79%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3Y-25.28%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-1.61%
ROICexc growth 3Y-26.03%
ROICexc growth 5Y2.34%
OM growth 3Y-23.39%
OM growth 5Y-2.37%
PM growth 3Y-23.51%
PM growth 5Y2.59%
GM growth 3Y-0.48%
GM growth 5Y0.08%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.46
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.55
Debt/FCF 4.35
Debt/EBITDA 1.4
Cap/Depr 89.2%
Cap/Sales 3.49%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 80.32%
Profit Quality 121.82%
Current Ratio 1.38
Quick Ratio 0.35
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score6
WACC8.67%
ROIC/WACC0.66
Cap/Depr(3y)120.64%
Cap/Depr(5y)95.76%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.36%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.6%
Profit Quality(3y)263.1%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-24.14%
EPS 3Y-21.03%
EPS 5Y-1.93%
EPS Q2Q%-39.62%
EPS Next Y-30.59%
EPS Next 2Y-15.81%
EPS Next 3Y-11.03%
EPS Next 5Y0.55%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.43%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.11%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.91%
Sales Q2Q%1.26%
Revenue Next Year-4.99%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.88%
Revenue Next 3Y-5.3%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-31.37%
EBIT growth 3Y-25.78%
EBIT growth 5Y-4.23%
EBIT Next Year65.75%
EBIT Next 3Y18.6%
EBIT Next 5Y12.64%
FCF growth 1Y97.06%
FCF growth 3Y-42.79%
FCF growth 5Y-2.57%
OCF growth 1Y-11.81%
OCF growth 3Y-22.18%
OCF growth 5Y-4.49%