MASTERBRAND INC (MBC) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:MBC • US57638P1049
Current stock price
8.42 USD
-0.27 (-3.11%)
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This MBC fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. MBC Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year MBC was profitable.
- In the past year MBC had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years MBC has always been profitable.
- MBC had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- MBC has a Return On Assets of 0.86%. This is in the lower half of the industry: MBC underperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
- MBC has a Return On Equity of 1.99%. This is in the lower half of the industry: MBC underperforms 61.90% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 4.02%, MBC is doing worse than 73.81% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for MBC is below the industry average of 11.89%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.86% | ||
| ROE | 1.99% | ||
| ROIC | 4.02% |
ROA(3y)4.27%
ROA(5y)5%
ROE(3y)8.99%
ROE(5y)9.96%
ROIC(3y)7.21%
ROIC(5y)7.24%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 0.98%, MBC is doing worse than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- MBC's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- MBC has a worse Operating Margin (5.96%) than 69.05% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MBC has declined.
- MBC's Gross Margin of 30.26% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MBC outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
- MBC's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 5.96% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.98% | ||
| GM | 30.26% |
OM growth 3Y-10.75%
OM growth 5Y-6.99%
PM growth 3Y-40.96%
PM growth 5Y-30.22%
GM growth 3Y1.77%
GM growth 5Y1.23%
2. MBC Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- MBC has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for MBC has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for MBC has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for MBC has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.16 indicates that MBC is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of MBC (2.16) is worse than 73.81% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of MBC is 8.29, which is on the high side as it means it would take MBC, 8.29 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- MBC's Debt to FCF ratio of 8.29 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MBC is outperformed by 66.67% of its industry peers.
- MBC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.72. This is a neutral value indicating MBC is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- MBC has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.72) than 64.29% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.72 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.29 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.16 |
ROIC/WACC0.45
WACC8.97%
2.3 Liquidity
- MBC has a Current Ratio of 1.67. This is a normal value and indicates that MBC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- MBC's Current ratio of 1.67 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MBC is outperformed by 66.67% of its industry peers.
- MBC has a Quick Ratio of 1.03. This is a normal value and indicates that MBC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- MBC has a Quick ratio of 1.03. This is in the lower half of the industry: MBC underperforms 61.90% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.67 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.03 |
3. MBC Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for MBC have decreased strongly by -34.07% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, MBC shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -28.93% on average per year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.27% in the past year.
- Measured over the past years, MBC shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 2.06% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-34.07%
EPS 3Y-44.36%
EPS 5Y-28.93%
EPS Q2Q%-109.52%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.27%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.84%
Revenue growth 5Y2.06%
Sales Q2Q%-3.46%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, MBC will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 40.92% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, MBC will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.24% on average per year.
EPS Next Y14.62%
EPS Next 2Y40.92%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-3.23%
Revenue Next 2Y5.24%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
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.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. MBC Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 9.46, the valuation of MBC can be described as reasonable.
- MBC's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. MBC is cheaper than 90.48% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of MBC to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.61), we can say MBC is valued rather cheaply.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.25, the valuation of MBC can be described as reasonable.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, MBC is valued cheaper than 95.24% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.79. MBC is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.46 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.25 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, MBC is valued cheaper than 80.95% of the companies in the same industry.
- MBC's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. MBC is cheaper than 90.48% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.14 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.4 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- MBC's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- MBC's earnings are expected to grow with 40.92% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.65
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y40.92%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. MBC Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- No dividends for MBC!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
MBC Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NYSE:MBC (3/26/2026, 3:29:04 PM)
8.42
-0.27 (-3.11%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryBuilding Products
Earnings (Last)02-10 2026-02-10/amc
Earnings (Next)05-04 2026-05-04
Inst Owners116.59%
Inst Owner Change7.23%
Ins Owners2.08%
Ins Owner Change20.58%
Market Cap1.07B
Revenue(TTM)2.73B
Net Income(TTM)26.70M
Analysts80
Price Target14.28 (69.6%)
Short Float %16.38%
Short Ratio9.08
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-61.69%
Min EPS beat(2)-114.14%
Max EPS beat(2)-9.24%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-29.45%
Min EPS beat(4)-114.14%
Max EPS beat(4)16.48%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-15.94%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)8.72%
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.5%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.97%
Max Revenue beat(2)5.04%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)3.34%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.44%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.91%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.31%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.35%
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)-6.67%
PT rev (3m)-6.67%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.08%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.09%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.46 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.25 | ||
| P/S | 0.39 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.14 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.49 | ||
| P/B | 0.8 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.4 |
EPS(TTM)0.89
EY10.57%
EPS(NY)1.02
Fwd EY12.12%
FCF(TTM)0.92
FCFY10.94%
OCF(TTM)1.53
OCFY18.22%
SpS21.44
BVpS10.54
TBVpS-2.59
PEG (NY)0.65
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number14.53
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.86% | ||
| ROE | 1.99% | ||
| ROCE | 6.08% | ||
| ROIC | 4.02% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.32% | ||
| ROICexgc | 13.08% | ||
| OM | 5.96% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.98% | ||
| GM | 30.26% | ||
| FCFM | 4.3% |
ROA(3y)4.27%
ROA(5y)5%
ROE(3y)8.99%
ROE(5y)9.96%
ROIC(3y)7.21%
ROIC(5y)7.24%
ROICexc(3y)7.7%
ROICexc(5y)7.69%
ROICexgc(3y)24.17%
ROICexgc(5y)22.13%
ROCE(3y)10.89%
ROCE(5y)10.93%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-18.88%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-3.72%
ROICexc growth 3Y-21.78%
ROICexc growth 5Y-7.09%
OM growth 3Y-10.75%
OM growth 5Y-6.99%
PM growth 3Y-40.96%
PM growth 5Y-30.22%
GM growth 3Y1.77%
GM growth 5Y1.23%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.88
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.72 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.29 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.8 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 83.64% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.86% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 76.27% | ||
| Profit Quality | 440.08% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.67 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.03 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.16 |
F-Score6
WACC8.97%
ROIC/WACC0.45
Cap/Depr(3y)92.47%
Cap/Depr(5y)89.41%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.65%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.29%
Profit Quality(3y)266.37%
Profit Quality(5y)193.53%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-34.07%
EPS 3Y-44.36%
EPS 5Y-28.93%
EPS Q2Q%-109.52%
EPS Next Y14.62%
EPS Next 2Y40.92%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.27%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.84%
Revenue growth 5Y2.06%
Sales Q2Q%-3.46%
Revenue Next Year-3.23%
Revenue Next 2Y5.24%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-41.56%
EBIT growth 3Y-15.96%
EBIT growth 5Y-5.07%
EBIT Next Year-15.56%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-44.34%
FCF growth 3Y-13.2%
FCF growth 5Y-7.9%
OCF growth 1Y-32.98%
OCF growth 3Y-6%
OCF growth 5Y-0.89%
MASTERBRAND INC / MBC Fundamental Analysis FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for MASTERBRAND INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to MBC.
Can you provide the valuation status for MASTERBRAND INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 9 / 10 to MASTERBRAND INC (MBC). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of MBC stock?
MASTERBRAND INC (MBC) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
What is the valuation of MASTERBRAND INC based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for MASTERBRAND INC (MBC) is 9.46 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.8.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for MBC stock?
The dividend rating of MASTERBRAND INC (MBC) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0%.