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METHANEX CORP (MEOH) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

46.22 USD
-0.12 (-0.26%)
Last: 1/16/2026, 8:00:01 PM
46.22 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 1/16/2026, 8:00:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Overall MEOH gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated MEOH against 82 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. MEOH has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. MEOH has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M 800M

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of MEOH (2.84%) is better than 64.63% of its industry peers.
  • MEOH's Return On Equity of 8.31% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MEOH outperforms 75.61% of its industry peers.
  • MEOH has a better Return On Invested Capital (5.99%) than 67.07% of its industry peers.
  • MEOH had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.09%. This is in line with the industry average of 6.11%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (5.99%) for MEOH is above the 3 year average (5.09%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20 30

1.3 Margins

  • MEOH's Profit Margin of 5.99% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MEOH outperforms 71.95% of its industry peers.
  • MEOH's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • MEOH's Operating Margin of 14.45% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MEOH outperforms 73.17% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MEOH has grown nicely.
  • MEOH has a Gross Margin (25.93%) which is comparable to the rest of the 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), MEOH 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 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.58, we must say that MEOH is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • MEOH has a worse Altman-Z score (1.58) than 60.98% of its industry peers.
  • 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.
  • MEOH has a better Debt to FCF ratio (3.90) than 86.59% of its industry peers.
  • MEOH has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.34. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of MEOH (1.34) is worse than 71.95% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.34
Debt/FCF 3.9
Altman-Z 1.58
ROIC/WACC0.61
WACC9.87%
MEOH Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFMEOH Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

2.3 Liquidity

  • MEOH has a Current Ratio of 2.09. This indicates that MEOH is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • MEOH's Current ratio of 2.09 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MEOH outperforms 54.88% of its industry peers.
  • 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 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.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 31.95% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
  • 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

  • MEOH is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -8.42% yearly.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.53% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-14.63%
EPS Next 2Y-1.98%
EPS Next 3Y3.13%
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 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 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

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 12.95, which indicates a correct valuation of MEOH.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, MEOH is valued cheaply inside the industry as 80.49% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of MEOH to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.38), we can say MEOH is valued rather cheaply.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.93, MEOH is valued correctly.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, MEOH is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 73.17% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.29. MEOH is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.95
Fwd PE 12.93
MEOH Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMEOH Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, MEOH is valued cheaper than 80.49% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, MEOH is valued cheaper than 96.34% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 3.85
EV/EBITDA 7.32
MEOH Per share dataMEOH EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The decent profitability rating of MEOH may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.41
EPS Next 2Y-1.98%
EPS Next 3Y3.13%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • MEOH has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.64%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • MEOH's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 2.28.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.85, MEOH has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.64%

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 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.
  • The Dividend Rate of MEOH has been decling, while earnings will also be declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP24.2%
EPS Next 2Y-1.98%
EPS Next 3Y3.13%
MEOH Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendMEOH Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 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 (1/16/2026, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 46.22 0 (0%)

46.22

-0.12 (-0.26%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)10-29
Earnings (Next)01-27
Inst Owners69.22%
Inst Owner Change-0.04%
Ins Owners0.6%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.57B
Revenue(TTM)3.57B
Net Income(TTM)213.70M
Analysts84.62
Price Target37.65 (-18.54%)
Short Float %1.74%
Short Ratio2.43
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.64%
Yearly Dividend0.74
Dividend Growth(5Y)-12.05%
DP24.2%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-DateN/A
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)0.24%
PT rev (3m)0.08%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.83%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4.93%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.75%
EPS NY rev (3m)-13.06%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.28%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.11%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-5.27%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.95
Fwd PE 12.93
P/S 1
P/FCF 3.85
P/OCF 3.38
P/B 1.39
P/tB 1.39
EV/EBITDA 7.32
EPS(TTM)3.57
EY7.72%
EPS(NY)3.57
Fwd EY7.73%
FCF(TTM)12
FCFY25.95%
OCF(TTM)13.67
OCFY29.57%
SpS46.15
BVpS33.23
TBVpS33.23
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.41
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 1.58
F-Score6
WACC9.87%
ROIC/WACC0.61
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-14.63%
EPS Next 2Y-1.98%
EPS Next 3Y3.13%
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 for MEOH stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to METHANEX CORP (MEOH). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for METHANEX CORP?

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 12.95 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.39.


What is the expected EPS growth for METHANEX CORP (MEOH) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of METHANEX CORP (MEOH) is expected to decline by -14.63% in the next year.