MCCORMICK & CO-NON VTG SHRS (MKC) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:MKC • US5797802064

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This MKC fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. MKC Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year MKC was profitable.
  • In the past year MKC had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • MKC had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • MKC had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
MKC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFMKC 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 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

1.2 Ratios

  • MKC's Return On Assets of 5.98% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MKC outperforms 78.16% of its industry peers.
  • MKC's Return On Equity of 13.76% is amongst the best of the industry. MKC outperforms 85.06% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 8.22%, MKC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.61% of the companies in the same industry.
  • MKC 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 last Return On Invested Capital (8.22%) for MKC is above the 3 year average (8.07%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.98%
ROE 13.76%
ROIC 8.22%
ROA(3y)5.77%
ROA(5y)5.67%
ROE(3y)14.04%
ROE(5y)14.76%
ROIC(3y)8.07%
ROIC(5y)7.87%
MKC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICMKC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20 25

1.3 Margins

  • MKC's Profit Margin of 11.54% is amongst the best of the industry. MKC outperforms 91.95% of its industry peers.
  • MKC's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • MKC's Operating Margin of 15.99% is amongst the best of the industry. MKC outperforms 96.55% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MKC has declined.
  • The Gross Margin of MKC (37.93%) is better than 89.66% of its industry peers.
  • MKC's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 15.99%
PM (TTM) 11.54%
GM 37.93%
OM growth 3Y3.45%
OM growth 5Y-2.54%
PM growth 3Y2.43%
PM growth 5Y-2.86%
GM growth 3Y1.93%
GM growth 5Y-1.58%
MKC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsMKC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30 40

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2. MKC Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so MKC is still creating some value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for MKC remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
  • MKC has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for MKC has been reduced compared to a year ago.
MKC Yearly Shares OutstandingMKC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
MKC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsMKC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 2.26 indicates that MKC is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • With a Altman-Z score value of 2.26, MKC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.47% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of MKC is 5.40, which is a neutral value as it means it would take MKC, 5.40 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 5.40, MKC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.56% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.61 indicates that MKC is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.61, MKC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.68% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.61
Debt/FCF 5.4
Altman-Z 2.26
ROIC/WACC1.05
WACC7.85%
MKC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFMKC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

2.3 Liquidity

  • MKC has a Current Ratio of 0.70. This is a bad value and indicates that MKC is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • MKC has a worse Current ratio (0.70) than 81.61% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.28 indicates that MKC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With a Quick ratio value of 0.28, MKC is not doing good in the industry: 89.66% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.7
Quick Ratio 0.28
MKC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesMKC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B

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3. MKC Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.69% over the past year.
  • MKC shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 1.17% yearly.
  • Looking at the last year, MKC shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 1.73% in the last year.
  • MKC shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.08% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)1.69%
EPS 3Y5.84%
EPS 5Y1.17%
EPS Q2Q%7.5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.73%
Revenue growth 3Y2.51%
Revenue growth 5Y4.08%
Sales Q2Q%2.91%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 6.03% on average over the next years.
  • MKC is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.46% yearly.
EPS Next Y4.36%
EPS Next 2Y6.38%
EPS Next 3Y7.04%
EPS Next 5Y6.03%
Revenue Next Year14.82%
Revenue Next 2Y9.24%
Revenue Next 3Y7.31%
Revenue Next 5Y5.46%

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 accelerating.
MKC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesMKC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 2B 4B 6B 8B
MKC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesMKC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 1 2 3 4 5

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4. MKC Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 17.69, MKC is valued on the expensive side.
  • 63.22% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MKC, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • MKC is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 24.88, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 16.95, which indicates a correct valuation of MKC.
  • MKC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MKC is cheaper than 64.37% of the companies in the same industry.
  • MKC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 22.19.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.69
Fwd PE 16.95
MKC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMKC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of MKC is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • 66.67% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MKC, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 19.24
EV/EBITDA 13.4
MKC Per share dataMKC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 -10 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates MKC does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
  • The decent profitability rating of MKC may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)4.06
PEG (5Y)15.07
EPS Next 2Y6.38%
EPS Next 3Y7.04%

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5. MKC Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.72%, MKC has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • In the last 3 months the price of MKC has falen by -23.01%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.45, MKC pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • MKC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.72%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of MKC is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.76%!
  • MKC has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • MKC has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.76%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
MKC Yearly Dividends per shareMKC 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

  • MKC pays out 61.19% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • MKC's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP61.19%
EPS Next 2Y6.38%
EPS Next 3Y7.04%
MKC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendMKC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M
MKC Dividend Payout.MKC Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.MKC Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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MKC Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

MCCORMICK & CO-NON VTG SHRS

NYSE:MKC (3/27/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

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53.07

+1.49 (+2.89%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)03-23
Earnings (Next)06-24
Inst Owners95.03%
Inst Owner Change1.9%
Ins Owners0.01%
Ins Owner Change16.77%
Market Cap14.25B
Revenue(TTM)6.84B
Net Income(TTM)789.40M
Analysts73.68
Price Target74.17 (39.76%)
Short Float %4.61%
Short Ratio3.04
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.72%
Yearly Dividend1.8
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.76%
DP61.19%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)0.22%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.79%
Max EPS beat(2)3.22%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.81%
Min EPS beat(4)-7.59%
Max EPS beat(4)3.93%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)5.69%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)5.7%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)1.01%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.49%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.68%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.29%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.82%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.38%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.29%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.18%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.61%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.03%
PT rev (1m)-1.66%
PT rev (3m)-6.28%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.48%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-7.16%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.06%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.92%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.28%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.68%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.06%
Revenue NY rev (3m)8.15%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.69
Fwd PE 16.95
P/S 2.08
P/FCF 19.24
P/OCF 14.81
P/B 2.48
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 13.4
EPS(TTM)3
EY5.65%
EPS(NY)3.13
Fwd EY5.9%
FCF(TTM)2.76
FCFY5.2%
OCF(TTM)3.58
OCFY6.75%
SpS25.48
BVpS21.37
TBVpS-10.65
PEG (NY)4.06
PEG (5Y)15.07
Graham Number37.98
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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%
ROA(3y)5.77%
ROA(5y)5.67%
ROE(3y)14.04%
ROE(5y)14.76%
ROIC(3y)8.07%
ROIC(5y)7.87%
ROICexc(3y)8.19%
ROICexc(5y)8.05%
ROICexgc(3y)58.51%
ROICexgc(5y)61.54%
ROCE(3y)10.59%
ROCE(5y)10.52%
ROICexgc growth 3Y10.5%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-5.05%
ROICexc growth 3Y6.62%
ROICexc growth 5Y-0.42%
OM growth 3Y3.45%
OM growth 5Y-2.54%
PM growth 3Y2.43%
PM growth 5Y-2.86%
GM growth 3Y1.93%
GM growth 5Y-1.58%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.52
Health
Industry RankSector 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 2.26
F-Score6
WACC7.85%
ROIC/WACC1.05
Cap/Depr(3y)119.99%
Cap/Depr(5y)127.96%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.76%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.96%
Profit Quality(3y)106.29%
Profit Quality(5y)89.77%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)1.69%
EPS 3Y5.84%
EPS 5Y1.17%
EPS Q2Q%7.5%
EPS Next Y4.36%
EPS Next 2Y6.38%
EPS Next 3Y7.04%
EPS Next 5Y6.03%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.73%
Revenue growth 3Y2.51%
Revenue growth 5Y4.08%
Sales Q2Q%2.91%
Revenue Next Year14.82%
Revenue Next 2Y9.24%
Revenue Next 3Y7.31%
Revenue Next 5Y5.46%
EBIT growth 1Y2.26%
EBIT growth 3Y6.04%
EBIT growth 5Y1.43%
EBIT Next Year39.7%
EBIT Next 3Y16.03%
EBIT Next 5Y10.8%
FCF growth 1Y14.44%
FCF growth 3Y23.88%
FCF growth 5Y-1.93%
OCF growth 1Y4.37%
OCF growth 3Y13.88%
OCF growth 5Y-1.57%

MCCORMICK & CO-NON VTG SHRS / MKC Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of MCCORMICK & CO-NON VTG SHRS (MKC) stock?

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


Can you provide the valuation status for MCCORMICK & CO-NON VTG SHRS?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to MCCORMICK & CO-NON VTG SHRS (MKC). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of MKC stock?

MCCORMICK & CO-NON VTG SHRS (MKC) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


What is the expected EPS growth for MCCORMICK & CO-NON VTG SHRS (MKC) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of MCCORMICK & CO-NON VTG SHRS (MKC) is expected to grow by 4.36% in the next year.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for MKC stock?

The dividend rating of MCCORMICK & CO-NON VTG SHRS (MKC) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 61.19%.