MCCORMICK & CO INC VTG COM (MKC.V) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:MKC.V - US5797801074 - Common Stock
63.01 USD
-0.23 (-0.36%)
Taking everything into account, MKC.V scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. MKC.V was compared to 86 industry peers in the Food Products industry. MKC.V scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. While showing a medium growth rate, MKC.V is valued expensive at the moment.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
MKC.V had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year MKC.V had a positive cash flow from operations.
MKC.V had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years MKC.V had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
MKC.V has a Return On Assets of 5.87%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MKC.V outperforms 81.40% of its industry peers.
MKC.V's Return On Equity of 13.52% is amongst the best of the industry. MKC.V outperforms 83.72% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 8.05%, MKC.V is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.07% of the companies in the same industry.
MKC.V had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 7.52%. This is significantly below the industry average of 28.77%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (8.05%) for MKC.V is above the 3 year average (7.52%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.87% | ||
| ROE | 13.52% | ||
| ROIC | 8.05% |
ROA(3y)5.51%
ROA(5y)5.71%
ROE(3y)14.31%
ROE(5y)15.82%
ROIC(3y)7.52%
ROIC(5y)7.83%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of MKC.V (11.46%) is better than 90.70% of its industry peers.
MKC.V's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 15.99%, MKC.V belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.02% of the companies in the same industry.
MKC.V's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
MKC.V has a better Gross Margin (38.23%) than 89.53% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MKC.V has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 15.99% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.46% | ||
| GM | 38.23% |
OM growth 3Y-3%
OM growth 5Y-2.76%
PM growth 3Y-0.64%
PM growth 5Y-2.25%
GM growth 3Y-0.95%
GM growth 5Y-0.8%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), MKC.V is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for MKC.V remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, MKC.V has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, MKC.V has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.47 indicates that MKC.V is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
MKC.V has a better Altman-Z score (2.47) than 60.47% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of MKC.V is 6.65, which is on the high side as it means it would take MKC.V, 6.65 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 6.65, MKC.V is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.42% of the companies in the same industry.
MKC.V has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.63. This is a neutral value indicating MKC.V is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
MKC.V's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.63 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MKC.V outperforms 44.19% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.63 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.65 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.47 |
ROIC/WACC1.04
WACC7.78%
2.3 Liquidity
MKC.V has a Current Ratio of 0.71. This is a bad value and indicates that MKC.V is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of MKC.V (0.71) is worse than 83.72% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.29 indicates that MKC.V may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.29, MKC.V is not doing good in the industry: 90.70% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.71 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.29 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for MKC.V have decreased by -2.00% in the last year.
MKC.V shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 1.98% yearly.
Looking at the last year, MKC.V shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 1.64% in the last year.
MKC.V shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.69% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-2%
EPS 3Y-1.11%
EPS 5Y1.98%
EPS Q2Q%2.41%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.64%
Revenue growth 3Y2.1%
Revenue growth 5Y4.69%
Sales Q2Q%2.68%
3.2 Future
MKC.V is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 5.88% yearly.
MKC.V is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.05% yearly.
EPS Next Y3.04%
EPS Next 2Y4.49%
EPS Next 3Y5.84%
EPS Next 5Y5.88%
Revenue Next Year2.03%
Revenue Next 2Y4.04%
Revenue Next 3Y4.33%
Revenue Next 5Y4.05%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 21.43, MKC.V is valued on the expensive side.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of MKC.V is on the same level as its industry peers.
MKC.V's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.29.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 19.56, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of MKC.V.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, MKC.V is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 60.47% of the companies are valued more expensively.
MKC.V's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 23.51.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.43 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.56 |
4.2 Price Multiples
MKC.V's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
MKC.V's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MKC.V is cheaper than 61.63% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 25.81 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.85 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates MKC.V does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The decent profitability rating of MKC.V may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)7.04
PEG (5Y)10.84
EPS Next 2Y4.49%
EPS Next 3Y5.84%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
MKC.V has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.03%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
MKC.V's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 5.10.
MKC.V's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.31.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.03% |
5.2 History
The dividend of MKC.V is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 8.09%!
MKC.V has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
MKC.V has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.09%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
61.04% of the earnings are spent on dividend by MKC.V. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
MKC.V's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP61.04%
EPS Next 2Y4.49%
EPS Next 3Y5.84%
NYSE:MKC.V (12/10/2025, 11:37:20 AM)
63.01
-0.23 (-0.36%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners93%
Inst Owner Change0.85%
Ins Owners0.01%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap16.91B
Revenue(TTM)6.79B
Net Income(TTM)778.00M
Analysts72
Price Target78.6 (24.74%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.03% |
Yearly Dividend1.68
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.09%
DP61.04%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)3.57%
Min EPS beat(2)3.22%
Max EPS beat(2)3.93%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)0.66%
Min EPS beat(4)-7.59%
Max EPS beat(4)3.93%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)6.81%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)4.57%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)1.43%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.61%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.93%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.29%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.55%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.38%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.39%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.51%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.97%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.99%
PT rev (1m)-1.64%
PT rev (3m)-7.83%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-6.26%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.07%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.32%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.23%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.43 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.56 | ||
| P/S | 2.49 | ||
| P/FCF | 25.81 | ||
| P/OCF | 19.24 | ||
| P/B | 2.94 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.85 |
EPS(TTM)2.94
EY4.67%
EPS(NY)3.22
Fwd EY5.11%
FCF(TTM)2.44
FCFY3.87%
OCF(TTM)3.27
OCFY5.2%
SpS25.29
BVpS21.44
TBVpS-10.67
PEG (NY)7.04
PEG (5Y)10.84
Graham Number37.66
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.87% | ||
| ROE | 13.52% | ||
| ROCE | 10.72% | ||
| ROIC | 8.05% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.13% | ||
| ROICexgc | 44.76% | ||
| OM | 15.99% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.46% | ||
| GM | 38.23% | ||
| FCFM | 9.65% |
ROA(3y)5.51%
ROA(5y)5.71%
ROE(3y)14.31%
ROE(5y)15.82%
ROIC(3y)7.52%
ROIC(5y)7.83%
ROICexc(3y)7.68%
ROICexc(5y)8.06%
ROICexgc(3y)53.77%
ROICexgc(5y)64.53%
ROCE(3y)10.15%
ROCE(5y)10.62%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-19.64%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-5.32%
ROICexc growth 3Y-2.94%
ROICexc growth 5Y-2.03%
OM growth 3Y-3%
OM growth 5Y-2.76%
PM growth 3Y-0.64%
PM growth 5Y-2.25%
GM growth 3Y-0.95%
GM growth 5Y-0.8%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.51
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.63 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.65 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.75 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 100.13% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.3% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 67.16% | ||
| Profit Quality | 84.22% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.71 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.29 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.47 |
F-Score6
WACC7.78%
ROIC/WACC1.04
Cap/Depr(3y)131.56%
Cap/Depr(5y)136.09%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.06%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.12%
Profit Quality(3y)94.06%
Profit Quality(5y)92.84%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-2%
EPS 3Y-1.11%
EPS 5Y1.98%
EPS Q2Q%2.41%
EPS Next Y3.04%
EPS Next 2Y4.49%
EPS Next 3Y5.84%
EPS Next 5Y5.88%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.64%
Revenue growth 3Y2.1%
Revenue growth 5Y4.69%
Sales Q2Q%2.68%
Revenue Next Year2.03%
Revenue Next 2Y4.04%
Revenue Next 3Y4.33%
Revenue Next 5Y4.05%
EBIT growth 1Y1.11%
EBIT growth 3Y-0.97%
EBIT growth 5Y1.8%
EBIT Next Year23.49%
EBIT Next 3Y12.62%
EBIT Next 5Y8.67%
FCF growth 1Y-15.9%
FCF growth 3Y5.54%
FCF growth 5Y-3.5%
OCF growth 1Y-17.2%
OCF growth 3Y3.63%
OCF growth 5Y-0.53%
MCCORMICK & CO INC VTG COM / MKC.V FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for MKC.V stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to MKC.V.
What is the valuation status for MKC.V stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to MCCORMICK & CO INC VTG COM (MKC.V). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of MKC.V stock?
MCCORMICK & CO INC VTG COM (MKC.V) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of MCCORMICK & CO INC VTG COM (MKC.V) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for MCCORMICK & CO INC VTG COM (MKC.V) is 21.43 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.94.
What is the expected EPS growth for MCCORMICK & CO INC VTG COM (MKC.V) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of MCCORMICK & CO INC VTG COM (MKC.V) is expected to grow by 3.04% in the next year.