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METHANEX CORP (MEOH) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:MEOH - CA59151K1084 - Common Stock

40.14 USD
+0.09 (+0.22%)
Last: 12/24/2025, 7:45:56 PM
39.63 USD
-0.51 (-1.27%)
After Hours: 12/24/2025, 7:45:56 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, MEOH scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. MEOH was compared to 84 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. While MEOH has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. MEOH scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

MEOH had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year MEOH had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years MEOH 4 years were profitable.
In the past 5 years MEOH always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
MEOH Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFMEOH 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 0 200M 400M 600M 800M

1.2 Ratios

With a decent Return On Assets value of 2.84%, MEOH is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of MEOH (8.31%) is better than 76.19% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 5.99%, MEOH is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.86% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for MEOH is in line with the industry average of 6.09%.
The 3 year average ROIC (5.09%) for MEOH is below the current ROIC(5.99%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.84%
ROE 8.31%
ROIC 5.99%
ROA(3y)3.51%
ROA(5y)3.14%
ROE(3y)11.2%
ROE(5y)9.72%
ROIC(3y)5.09%
ROIC(5y)N/A
MEOH Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICMEOH Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20 30

1.3 Margins

MEOH has a Profit Margin of 5.99%. This is in the better half of the industry: MEOH outperforms 72.62% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MEOH has grown nicely.
MEOH has a Operating Margin of 14.45%. This is in the better half of the industry: MEOH outperforms 73.81% of its industry peers.
MEOH's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 25.93%, MEOH is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MEOH has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 14.45%
PM (TTM) 5.99%
GM 25.93%
OM growth 3Y-18.5%
OM growth 5Y15.49%
PM growth 3Y-26.11%
PM growth 5Y10.52%
GM growth 3Y0.81%
GM growth 5Y5.2%
MEOH Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsMEOH Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

MEOH has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
MEOH has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for MEOH has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
MEOH has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
MEOH Yearly Shares OutstandingMEOH Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M
MEOH Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsMEOH Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

MEOH has an Altman-Z score of 1.53. This is a bad value and indicates that MEOH is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.53, MEOH is doing worse than 61.90% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of MEOH is 3.90, which is a good value as it means it would take MEOH, 3.90 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.90, MEOH belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.90% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.34 is on the high side and indicates that MEOH has dependencies on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.34, MEOH is doing worse than 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.34
Debt/FCF 3.9
Altman-Z 1.53
ROIC/WACC0.63
WACC9.5%
MEOH Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFMEOH Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B 3B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 2.09 indicates that MEOH has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
MEOH has a Current ratio (2.09) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
MEOH has a Quick Ratio of 1.33. This is a normal value and indicates that MEOH is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
MEOH has a Quick ratio (1.33) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.09
Quick Ratio 1.33
MEOH Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesMEOH Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 19.00% over the past year.
MEOH shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 31.95% yearly.
MEOH shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -3.36%.
Measured over the past years, MEOH shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 2.53% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)19%
EPS 3Y-14.87%
EPS 5Y31.95%
EPS Q2Q%-95.04%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.36%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.55%
Revenue growth 5Y2.53%
Sales Q2Q%-0.79%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -8.42% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.53% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-13.98%
EPS Next 2Y-3.76%
EPS Next 3Y0.05%
EPS Next 5Y-8.42%
Revenue Next Year-2.72%
Revenue Next 2Y4.64%
Revenue Next 3Y3.53%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
MEOH Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesMEOH Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1B 2B 3B 4B
MEOH Yearly EPS VS EstimatesMEOH Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 0 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 11.24, the valuation of MEOH can be described as very reasonable.
80.95% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MEOH, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of MEOH to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.59), we can say MEOH is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.65, the valuation of MEOH can be described as very reasonable.
MEOH's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MEOH is cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MEOH to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.03), we can say MEOH is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.24
Fwd PE 11.65
MEOH Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMEOH 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, MEOH is valued a bit cheaper than 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
96.43% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MEOH, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 3.35
EV/EBITDA 6.81
MEOH Per share dataMEOH EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

MEOH has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.35
EPS Next 2Y-3.76%
EPS Next 3Y0.05%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.97%, MEOH has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
MEOH's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 2.46.
MEOH's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.88.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.97%

5.2 History

The dividend of MEOH decreases each year by -12.05%.
MEOH has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
MEOH has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-12.05%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
MEOH Yearly Dividends per shareMEOH 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

MEOH pays out 24.20% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
MEOH's earnings and Dividend Rate are declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP24.2%
EPS Next 2Y-3.76%
EPS Next 3Y0.05%
MEOH Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendMEOH Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M
MEOH Dividend Payout.MEOH Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.MEOH Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

METHANEX CORP

NASDAQ:MEOH (12/24/2025, 7:45:56 PM)

After market: 39.63 -0.51 (-1.27%)

40.14

+0.09 (+0.22%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)10-29 2025-10-29/amc
Earnings (Next)01-27 2026-01-27/amc
Inst Owners67.17%
Inst Owner Change-7.01%
Ins Owners0.61%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.10B
Revenue(TTM)3.57B
Net Income(TTM)213.70M
Analysts84.62
Price Target37.88 (-5.63%)
Short Float %1.51%
Short Ratio2.01
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.97%
Yearly Dividend0.74
Dividend Growth(5Y)-12.05%
DP24.2%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date12-17 2025-12-17 (0.185)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)50.49%
Min EPS beat(2)-85.85%
Max EPS beat(2)186.83%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)27.34%
Min EPS beat(4)-85.85%
Max EPS beat(4)186.83%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)45.19%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)44.37%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)31.74%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-8.02%
Min Revenue beat(2)-8.23%
Max Revenue beat(2)-7.81%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-9.78%
Min Revenue beat(4)-14.78%
Max Revenue beat(4)-7.81%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.04%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.78%
PT rev (1m)1.36%
PT rev (3m)3.06%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.22%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.1%
EPS NY rev (1m)-4.51%
EPS NY rev (3m)-12.41%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.19%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.39%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.08%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.41%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.24
Fwd PE 11.65
P/S 0.87
P/FCF 3.35
P/OCF 2.94
P/B 1.21
P/tB 1.21
EV/EBITDA 6.81
EPS(TTM)3.57
EY8.89%
EPS(NY)3.45
Fwd EY8.58%
FCF(TTM)12
FCFY29.88%
OCF(TTM)13.67
OCFY34.05%
SpS46.15
BVpS33.23
TBVpS33.23
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.35
Graham Number51.67
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.84%
ROE 8.31%
ROCE 7.58%
ROIC 5.99%
ROICexc 6.37%
ROICexgc 6.37%
OM 14.45%
PM (TTM) 5.99%
GM 25.93%
FCFM 25.99%
ROA(3y)3.51%
ROA(5y)3.14%
ROE(3y)11.2%
ROE(5y)9.72%
ROIC(3y)5.09%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)5.89%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)5.89%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)6.45%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y-27.29%
ROICexgc growth 5Y14.09%
ROICexc growth 3Y-27.29%
ROICexc growth 5Y14.09%
OM growth 3Y-18.5%
OM growth 5Y15.49%
PM growth 3Y-26.11%
PM growth 5Y10.52%
GM growth 3Y0.81%
GM growth 5Y5.2%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.47
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.34
Debt/FCF 3.9
Debt/EBITDA 3.73
Cap/Depr 31.59%
Cap/Sales 3.63%
Interest Coverage 2.62
Cash Conversion 114.22%
Profit Quality 434.11%
Current Ratio 2.09
Quick Ratio 1.33
Altman-Z 1.53
F-Score6
WACC9.5%
ROIC/WACC0.63
Cap/Depr(3y)104.87%
Cap/Depr(5y)95.59%
Cap/Sales(3y)10.04%
Cap/Sales(5y)9.71%
Profit Quality(3y)193.63%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)19%
EPS 3Y-14.87%
EPS 5Y31.95%
EPS Q2Q%-95.04%
EPS Next Y-13.98%
EPS Next 2Y-3.76%
EPS Next 3Y0.05%
EPS Next 5Y-8.42%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.36%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.55%
Revenue growth 5Y2.53%
Sales Q2Q%-0.79%
Revenue Next Year-2.72%
Revenue Next 2Y4.64%
Revenue Next 3Y3.53%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y105.99%
EBIT growth 3Y-23.02%
EBIT growth 5Y18.41%
EBIT Next Year163.2%
EBIT Next 3Y46.67%
EBIT Next 5Y29.76%
FCF growth 1Y478.85%
FCF growth 3Y-9.07%
FCF growth 5Y24.08%
OCF growth 1Y51.94%
OCF growth 3Y-9.49%
OCF growth 5Y7.42%

METHANEX CORP / MEOH FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of METHANEX CORP (MEOH) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to MEOH.


What is the valuation status of METHANEX CORP (MEOH) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to METHANEX CORP (MEOH). This can be considered as Undervalued.


What is the profitability of MEOH stock?

METHANEX CORP (MEOH) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for MEOH stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for METHANEX CORP (MEOH) is 11.24 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.21.


Is the dividend of METHANEX CORP sustainable?

The dividend rating of METHANEX CORP (MEOH) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 24.2%.