MCKESSON CORP (MCK) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:MCK • US58155Q1031
948.68 USD
-9.12 (-0.95%)
At close: Feb 6, 2026
948.68 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 2/6/2026, 8:04:00 PM
Taking everything into account, MCK scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. MCK was compared to 102 industry peers in the Health Care Providers & Services industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of MCK get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. MCK is growing strongly while it is still valued neutral. This is a good combination! These ratings could make MCK a good candidate for growth investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- MCK had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year MCK had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Of the past 5 years MCK 4 years were profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years MCK had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- With a decent Return On Assets value of 4.79%, MCK is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.47% of the companies in the same industry.
- MCK has a better Return On Invested Capital (26.27%) than 98.04% of its industry peers.
- MCK had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 24.61%. This is significantly above the industry average of 9.16%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (26.27%) for MCK is above the 3 year average (24.61%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.79% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | 26.27% |
ROA(3y)4.85%
ROA(5y)1.87%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)24.61%
ROIC(5y)21.23%
1.3 Margins
- MCK has a Profit Margin (1.04%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- MCK's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- With a Operating Margin value of 1.34%, MCK perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 45.10% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MCK has remained more or less at the same level.
- With a Gross Margin value of 3.47%, MCK is not doing good in the industry: 79.41% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- MCK's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 1.34% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.04% | ||
| GM | 3.47% |
OM growth 3Y-0.01%
OM growth 5Y0.07%
PM growth 3Y29.56%
PM growth 5Y18.7%
GM growth 3Y-10.54%
GM growth 5Y-7.09%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), MCK is creating value.
- MCK has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, MCK has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, MCK has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 5.83 indicates that MCK is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 5.83, MCK belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.20% of the companies in the same industry.
- MCK has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.29. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.29 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- MCK's Debt to FCF ratio of 1.29 is amongst the best of the industry. MCK outperforms 88.24% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.29 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.83 |
ROIC/WACC2.99
WACC8.79%
2.3 Liquidity
- MCK has a Current Ratio of 0.88. This is a bad value and indicates that MCK is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- MCK's Current ratio of 0.88 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MCK is outperformed by 77.45% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.50 indicates that MCK may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of MCK (0.50) is worse than 86.27% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.88 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.5 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 28.88% over the past year.
- MCK shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 17.17% yearly.
- The Revenue has grown by 16.22% in the past year. This is quite good.
- The Revenue has been growing by 9.22% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)28.88%
EPS 3Y11.79%
EPS 5Y17.17%
EPS Q2Q%16.31%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)16.22%
Revenue growth 3Y10.8%
Revenue growth 5Y9.22%
Sales Q2Q%11.4%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, MCK will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 13.83% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 8.52% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y18.08%
EPS Next 2Y15.61%
EPS Next 3Y14.9%
EPS Next 5Y13.83%
Revenue Next Year12.63%
Revenue Next 2Y10.46%
Revenue Next 3Y9.69%
Revenue Next 5Y8.52%
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 stable.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- MCK is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 25.24.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, MCK is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 62.75% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- MCK's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.93.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.45, the valuation of MCK can be described as rather expensive.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as MCK.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MCK to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.77), we can say MCK is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.24 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.45 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as MCK.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, MCK is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 68.63% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.44 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.7 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- MCK's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- MCK has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- MCK's earnings are expected to grow with 14.90% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.4
PEG (5Y)1.47
EPS Next 2Y15.61%
EPS Next 3Y14.9%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a yearly dividend of 0.34%, MCK is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
- MCK's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 0.47.
- With a Dividend Yield of 0.34, MCK pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.81.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.34% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of MCK is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 10.13%!
- MCK has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- MCK has decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.13%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
- MCK pays out 8.98% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of MCK is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP8.98%
EPS Next 2Y15.61%
EPS Next 3Y14.9%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupHealth Care Equipment & Services
GICS IndustryHealth Care Providers & Services
Earnings (Last)02-04 2026-02-04/amc
Earnings (Next)05-06 2026-05-06/amc
Inst Owners90.34%
Inst Owner Change-1.87%
Ins Owners0.03%
Ins Owner Change-14.06%
Market Cap117.10B
Revenue(TTM)359.05B
Net Income(TTM)4.03B
Analysts83.64
Price Target964.44 (1.66%)
Short Float %1.64%
Short Ratio3.03
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.34% |
Yearly Dividend2.71
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.13%
DP8.98%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date03-02 2026-03-02 (0.82)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)4.19%
Min EPS beat(2)0.39%
Max EPS beat(2)8%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)2.47%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.54%
Max EPS beat(4)8%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)3.13%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)4.57%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)4.41%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.56%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.93%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.81%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.89%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.64%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.81%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.31%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.54%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.02%
PT rev (1m)0.94%
PT rev (3m)12.91%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.06%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.5%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.02%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.95%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.18%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.05%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.1%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.24 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.45 | ||
| P/S | 0.3 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.44 | ||
| P/OCF | 17.02 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.7 |
EPS(TTM)37.58
EY3.96%
EPS(NY)44.24
Fwd EY4.66%
FCF(TTM)48.79
FCFY5.14%
OCF(TTM)55.75
OCFY5.88%
SpS3136.14
BVpS-14.09
TBVpS-139.69
PEG (NY)1.4
PEG (5Y)1.47
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.79% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROCE | 32.18% | ||
| ROIC | 26.27% | ||
| ROICexc | 34.94% | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | 1.34% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.04% | ||
| GM | 3.47% | ||
| FCFM | 1.56% |
ROA(3y)4.85%
ROA(5y)1.87%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)24.61%
ROIC(5y)21.23%
ROICexc(3y)38.33%
ROICexc(5y)31.81%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)30.15%
ROCE(5y)26.01%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y25.12%
ROICexc growth 5Y23.76%
OM growth 3Y-0.01%
OM growth 5Y0.07%
PM growth 3Y29.56%
PM growth 5Y18.7%
GM growth 3Y-10.54%
GM growth 5Y-7.09%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover4.6
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.29 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.03 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 132.36% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.22% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 117.85% | ||
| Profit Quality | 149.32% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.88 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.5 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.83 |
F-Score7
WACC8.79%
ROIC/WACC2.99
Cap/Depr(3y)111.68%
Cap/Depr(5y)95.54%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.22%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.23%
Profit Quality(3y)140.62%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)28.88%
EPS 3Y11.79%
EPS 5Y17.17%
EPS Q2Q%16.31%
EPS Next Y18.08%
EPS Next 2Y15.61%
EPS Next 3Y14.9%
EPS Next 5Y13.83%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)16.22%
Revenue growth 3Y10.8%
Revenue growth 5Y9.22%
Sales Q2Q%11.4%
Revenue Next Year12.63%
Revenue Next 2Y10.46%
Revenue Next 3Y9.69%
Revenue Next 5Y8.52%
EBIT growth 1Y18.47%
EBIT growth 3Y10.79%
EBIT growth 5Y9.29%
EBIT Next Year24.68%
EBIT Next 3Y14.22%
EBIT Next 5Y12.64%
FCF growth 1Y39.85%
FCF growth 3Y15.87%
FCF growth 5Y6.2%
OCF growth 1Y40.26%
OCF growth 3Y16.04%
OCF growth 5Y6.83%
MCKESSON CORP / MCK FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of MCKESSON CORP (MCK) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to MCK.
What is the valuation status for MCK stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to MCKESSON CORP (MCK). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of MCK stock?
MCKESSON CORP (MCK) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
How financially healthy is MCKESSON CORP?
The financial health rating of MCKESSON CORP (MCK) is 6 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for MCKESSON CORP (MCK) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of MCKESSON CORP (MCK) is expected to grow by 18.08% in the next year.