MCCORMICK & CO-NON VTG SHRS (MKC)

US5797802064 - Common Stock

75.79  +1.02 (+1.36%)

After market: 75.79 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

5

MKC gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 92 industry peers in the Food Products industry. While MKC has a great profitability rating, there are quite some concerns on its financial health. MKC is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.



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1. Profitability

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.
In the past 5 years MKC always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 5.69%, MKC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.33% of the companies in the same industry.
MKC has a better Return On Equity (13.88%) than 71.43% of its industry peers.
MKC has a better Return On Invested Capital (7.87%) than 75.82% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for MKC is in line with the industry average of 8.76%.
The 3 year average ROIC (7.71%) for MKC is below the current ROIC(7.87%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.69%
ROE 13.88%
ROIC 7.87%
ROA(3y)5.45%
ROA(5y)5.86%
ROE(3y)15.05%
ROE(5y)16.92%
ROIC(3y)7.71%
ROIC(5y)7.99%

1.3 Margins

With an excellent Profit Margin value of 11.07%, MKC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.62% of the companies in the same industry.
MKC's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 15.50%, MKC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.81% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MKC has declined.
MKC's Gross Margin of 38.05% is amongst the best of the industry. MKC outperforms 90.11% of its industry peers.
MKC's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 15.5%
PM (TTM) 11.07%
GM 38.05%
OM growth 3Y-5.45%
OM growth 5Y-2.6%
PM growth 3Y-8.52%
PM growth 5Y-10.31%
GM growth 3Y-2.93%
GM growth 5Y-0.99%

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

MKC has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, MKC has an improved debt to assets ratio.

2.2 Solvency

MKC has an Altman-Z score of 2.64. This is not the best score and indicates that MKC is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
MKC has a Altman-Z score (2.64) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of MKC is 5.14, which is a neutral value as it means it would take MKC, 5.14 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of MKC (5.14) is better than 71.43% of its industry peers.
MKC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.69. This is a neutral value indicating MKC is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.69, MKC is in line with its industry, outperforming 43.96% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.69
Debt/FCF 5.14
Altman-Z 2.64
ROIC/WACC1
WACC7.85%

2.3 Liquidity

MKC has a Current Ratio of 0.69. 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 Current ratio of 0.69. This is amonst the worse of the industry: MKC underperforms 84.62% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.31 indicates that MKC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of MKC (0.31) is worse than 91.21% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.69
Quick Ratio 0.31

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 8.05% over the past year.
Measured over the past 5 years, MKC shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 1.60% on average per year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.57% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, MKC shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.67% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.05%
EPS 3Y-1.68%
EPS 5Y1.6%
EPS Q2Q%15%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.57%
Revenue growth 3Y5.95%
Revenue growth 5Y4.67%
Sales Q2Q%-0.96%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, MKC will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 7.42% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, MKC will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.64% on average per year.
EPS Next Y7.62%
EPS Next 2Y7.47%
EPS Next 3Y7.52%
EPS Next 5Y7.42%
Revenue Next Year-0.43%
Revenue Next 2Y1.2%
Revenue Next 3Y1.9%
Revenue Next 5Y2.64%

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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

MKC is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 26.88.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of MKC is on the same level as its industry peers.
MKC is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 24.41, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.39, MKC is valued on the expensive side.
60.44% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MKC, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
MKC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 20.59.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 26.88
Fwd PE 24.39

4.2 Price Multiples

The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as MKC.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as MKC.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 23.43
EV/EBITDA 19.36

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
MKC has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.53
PEG (5Y)16.82
EPS Next 2Y7.47%
EPS Next 3Y7.52%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

MKC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.26%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
MKC's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.74.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.30, MKC has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.26%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of MKC grows each year by 8.48%, which is quite nice.
MKC has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
MKC has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.48%
Div Incr Years33
Div Non Decr Years33

5.3 Sustainability

MKC pays out 58.79% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
MKC's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP58.79%
EPS Next 2Y7.47%
EPS Next 3Y7.52%

MCCORMICK & CO-NON VTG SHRS

NYSE:MKC (7/26/2024, 7:04:00 PM)

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75.79

+1.02 (+1.36%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
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Market Cap20.36B
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ROA 5.69%
ROE 13.88%
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OM 15.5%
PM (TTM) 11.07%
GM 38.05%
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Asset Turnover0.51
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Debt/Equity 0.69
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Current Ratio 0.69
Quick Ratio 0.31
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EPS 1Y (TTM)8.05%
EPS 3Y-1.68%
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EPS Next Y7.62%
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Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.57%
Revenue growth 3Y5.95%
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