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MACY'S INC (M) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:M - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US55616P1049 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

12.11  +0.03 (+0.25%)

After market: 12.1005 -0.01 (-0.08%)

Fundamental Rating

4

Overall M gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated M against 28 industry peers in the Broadline Retail industry. There are concerns on the financial health of M while its profitability can be described as average. M is cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. M also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

M had positive earnings in the past year.
M had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
M had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
M had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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 better Return On Assets (3.47%) than 60.71% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of M (12.54%) is better than 67.86% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of M (5.73%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
M had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.32%. This is below the industry average of 11.32%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.47%
ROE 12.54%
ROIC 5.73%
ROA(3y)3.6%
ROA(5y)-0.67%
ROE(3y)14.24%
ROE(5y)-14.45%
ROIC(3y)8.32%
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 has a Profit Margin of 2.45%. This is in the better half of the industry: M outperforms 60.71% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of M has grown nicely.
M has a Operating Margin (3.86%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
M's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of M (40.40%) 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 3.86%
PM (TTM) 2.45%
GM 40.4%
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.
The number of shares outstanding for M has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
M has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for M has been reduced compared to a year ago.
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

An Altman-Z score of 2.47 indicates that M is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.47, M is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of M is 10.90, which is on the high side as it means it would take M, 10.90 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 10.90, M perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 46.43% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.62 indicates that M is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
M has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.62. This is in the lower half of the industry: M underperforms 67.86% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.62
Debt/FCF 10.9
Altman-Z 2.47
ROIC/WACC0.68
WACC8.42%
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 1.43 indicates that M should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
M has a Current ratio of 1.43. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: M outperforms 42.86% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.37 indicates that M may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
M has a Quick ratio of 0.37. This is amonst the worse of the industry: M underperforms 89.29% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.43
Quick Ratio 0.37
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

The earnings per share for M have decreased strongly by -20.69% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -1.93% on average over the past years.
M shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -3.77%.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.91% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-20.69%
EPS 3Y-21.03%
EPS 5Y-1.93%
EPS Q2Q%-40.74%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.77%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.11%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.91%
Sales Q2Q%-5.1%

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.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -4.47% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-31.69%
EPS Next 2Y-16.04%
EPS Next 3Y-10.19%
EPS Next 5Y0.55%
Revenue Next Year-5.01%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.89%
Revenue Next 3Y-4.47%
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 4.79, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of M.
92.86% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than M, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of M to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.41), we can say M is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.51 indicates a rather cheap valuation of M.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, M is valued cheaply inside the industry as 92.86% of the companies are valued more expensively.
M is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 33.87, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 4.79
Fwd PE 6.51
M Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsM Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, M is valued cheaper than 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
M's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. M is cheaper than 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 12.9
EV/EBITDA 2.91
M Per share dataM EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A cheap valuation may be justified as M's earnings are expected to decrease with -10.19% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-16.04%
EPS Next 3Y-10.19%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

M has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.02%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 13.88, M pays a better dividend. On top of this M pays more dividend than 96.43% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.39, M pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.02%

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

34.95% of the earnings are spent on dividend by M. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP34.95%
EPS Next 2Y-16.04%
EPS Next 3Y-10.19%
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 (8/11/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 12.1005 -0.01 (-0.08%)

12.11

+0.03 (+0.25%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryBroadline Retail
Earnings (Last)05-28 2025-05-28/bmo
Earnings (Next)08-19 2025-08-19/bmo
Inst Owners89.38%
Inst Owner Change1.15%
Ins Owners0.18%
Ins Owner Change1.79%
Market Cap3.29B
Analysts55
Price Target13.5 (11.48%)
Short Float %8.47%
Short Ratio3.02
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.02%
Yearly Dividend0.7
Dividend Growth(5Y)-14.36%
DP34.95%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date06-13 2025-06-13 (0.1824)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)11.85%
Min EPS beat(2)8.59%
Max EPS beat(2)15.11%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)50.03%
Min EPS beat(4)8.59%
Max EPS beat(4)105.43%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)637.43%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)442.79%
EPS beat(16)16
Avg EPS beat(16)388.43%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.55%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.2%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.11%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.81%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.44%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.11%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.26%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.11%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.83%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)2.7%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.02%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-47.71%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-11.28%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.06%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.49%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.51%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 4.79
Fwd PE 6.51
P/S 0.14
P/FCF 12.9
P/OCF 3.03
P/B 0.74
P/tB 1.03
EV/EBITDA 2.91
EPS(TTM)2.53
EY20.89%
EPS(NY)1.86
Fwd EY15.37%
FCF(TTM)0.94
FCFY7.75%
OCF(TTM)4
OCFY33%
SpS83.96
BVpS16.39
TBVpS11.78
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.47%
ROE 12.54%
ROCE 7.51%
ROIC 5.73%
ROICexc 6.23%
ROICexgc 7.04%
OM 3.86%
PM (TTM) 2.45%
GM 40.4%
FCFM 1.12%
ROA(3y)3.6%
ROA(5y)-0.67%
ROE(3y)14.24%
ROE(5y)-14.45%
ROIC(3y)8.32%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)9.11%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)11.15%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)10.9%
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-Score7
Asset Turnover1.42
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.62
Debt/FCF 10.9
Debt/EBITDA 1.57
Cap/Depr 93.89%
Cap/Sales 3.64%
Interest Coverage 5.78
Cash Conversion 61.54%
Profit Quality 45.7%
Current Ratio 1.43
Quick Ratio 0.37
Altman-Z 2.47
F-Score7
WACC8.42%
ROIC/WACC0.68
Cap/Depr(3y)120.64%
Cap/Depr(5y)95.76%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.37%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.61%
Profit Quality(3y)262.85%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-20.69%
EPS 3Y-21.03%
EPS 5Y-1.93%
EPS Q2Q%-40.74%
EPS Next Y-31.69%
EPS Next 2Y-16.04%
EPS Next 3Y-10.19%
EPS Next 5Y0.55%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.77%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.11%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.91%
Sales Q2Q%-5.1%
Revenue Next Year-5.01%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.89%
Revenue Next 3Y-4.47%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-30.07%
EBIT growth 3Y-25.78%
EBIT growth 5Y-4.23%
EBIT Next Year65.75%
EBIT Next 3Y16.76%
EBIT Next 5Y12.64%
FCF growth 1Y79.58%
FCF growth 3Y-42.79%
FCF growth 5Y-2.57%
OCF growth 1Y-26.29%
OCF growth 3Y-22.18%
OCF growth 5Y-4.49%