MCCORMICK & CO INC VTG COM (MKC.V) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:MKC.V • US5797801074
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This MKC.V fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. MKC.V Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year MKC.V was profitable.
- MKC.V had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years MKC.V has been profitable.
- In the past 5 years MKC.V always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- MKC.V has a Return On Assets of 5.98%. This is in the better half of the industry: MKC.V outperforms 78.16% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 13.76%, MKC.V belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.21% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 8.22%, MKC.V belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.61% of the companies in the same industry.
- MKC.V had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.07%. This is in line with the industry average of 7.17%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (8.07%) for MKC.V is below the current ROIC(8.22%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.98% | ||
| ROE | 13.76% | ||
| ROIC | 8.22% |
1.3 Margins
- MKC.V has a better Profit Margin (11.54%) than 91.95% of its industry peers.
- MKC.V's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- With an excellent Operating Margin value of 15.99%, MKC.V belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.55% of the companies in the same industry.
- MKC.V's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- MKC.V has a Gross Margin of 37.93%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MKC.V outperforms 90.80% of its industry peers.
- MKC.V's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 15.99% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.54% | ||
| GM | 37.93% |
2. MKC.V Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), MKC.V is creating some value.
- MKC.V has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, MKC.V has more shares outstanding
- MKC.V has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.36 indicates that MKC.V is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.36, MKC.V is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.77% of the companies in the same industry.
- MKC.V has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.40. This is a neutral value as MKC.V would need 5.40 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- MKC.V has a Debt to FCF ratio of 5.40. This is in the better half of the industry: MKC.V outperforms 73.56% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.61 indicates that MKC.V is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.61, MKC.V perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 44.83% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.61 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.4 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.36 |
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.70 indicates that MKC.V may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of MKC.V (0.70) is worse than 80.46% of its industry peers.
- MKC.V has a Quick Ratio of 0.70. 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.
- MKC.V's Quick ratio of 0.28 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MKC.V is outperformed by 88.51% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.7 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.28 |
3. MKC.V Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.69% over the past year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.17% on average over the past years.
- Looking at the last year, MKC.V shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 1.73% in the last year.
- MKC.V shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.08% yearly.
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 6.03% yearly.
- MKC.V is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.46% yearly.
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. MKC.V Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 19.04 indicates a rather expensive valuation of MKC.V.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as MKC.V.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.11. MKC.V is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 18.24, 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 62.07% of the companies in the same industry.
- MKC.V's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 24.12.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.04 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.24 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of MKC.V is on the same level as its industry peers.
- 64.37% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MKC.V, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 20.71 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.33 |
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.
- MKC.V has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
5. MKC.V Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- MKC.V has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.35%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.46, MKC.V pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- MKC.V's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.91.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.35% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of MKC.V grows each year by 7.76%, which is quite nice.
- 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.
5.3 Sustainability
- MKC.V pays out 61.19% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of MKC.V is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
MKC.V Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NYSE:MKC.V (3/17/2026, 8:04:00 PM)
57.11
-0.52 (-0.91%)
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.35% |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.04 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.24 | ||
| P/S | 2.24 | ||
| P/FCF | 20.71 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.93 | ||
| P/B | 2.67 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.33 |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.98% | ||
| ROE | 13.76% | ||
| ROCE | 10.79% | ||
| ROIC | 8.22% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.3% | ||
| ROICexgc | 47.27% | ||
| OM | 15.99% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.54% | ||
| GM | 37.93% | ||
| FCFM | 10.82% |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.61 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.4 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.63 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 95.89% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.24% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 5.67 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 72.6% | ||
| Profit Quality | 93.79% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.7 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.28 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.36 |
MCCORMICK & CO INC VTG COM / MKC.V Fundamental Analysis 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 of MCCORMICK & CO INC VTG COM (MKC.V) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to MCCORMICK & CO INC VTG COM (MKC.V). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of MKC.V stock?
MCCORMICK & CO INC VTG COM (MKC.V) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the valuation of MCCORMICK & CO INC VTG COM based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for MCCORMICK & CO INC VTG COM (MKC.V) is 19.04 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.67.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for MKC.V stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of MCCORMICK & CO INC VTG COM (MKC.V) is expected to grow by 4.36% in the next year.