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

USA - NYSE:MKC - US5797802064 - Common Stock

66.01 USD
-1.12 (-1.67%)
Last: 10/28/2025, 8:09:03 PM
65.83 USD
-0.18 (-0.27%)
Pre-Market: 10/29/2025, 7:44:15 AM
Fundamental Rating

5

MKC gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 86 industry peers in the Food Products industry. While MKC belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are concerns on its financial health. While showing a medium growth rate, MKC is valued expensive at the moment.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year MKC was profitable.
MKC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
MKC had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years MKC had a positive operating cash flow.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

1.2 Ratios

With a decent Return On Assets value of 5.87%, MKC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.07% of the companies in the same industry.
MKC has a Return On Equity of 13.52%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MKC outperforms 80.23% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 8.05%, MKC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.07% of the companies in the same industry.
MKC had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 7.52%. This is significantly below the industry average of 28.75%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (8.05%) for MKC is above the 3 year average (7.52%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector 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%
MKC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICMKC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20 25

1.3 Margins

With an excellent Profit Margin value of 11.46%, MKC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.53% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MKC has declined.
MKC has a better Operating Margin (15.99%) than 91.86% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MKC has declined.
MKC's Gross Margin of 38.23% is amongst the best of the industry. MKC outperforms 88.37% of its industry peers.
MKC's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
MKC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsMKC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40

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2. Health

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.
MKC has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, MKC has more shares outstanding
MKC has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
MKC Yearly Shares OutstandingMKC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
MKC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsMKC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.53 indicates that MKC 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 2.53, MKC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.47% of the companies in the same industry.
MKC has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.65. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as MKC would need 6.65 years to pay back of all of its debts.
MKC's Debt to FCF ratio of 6.65 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MKC outperforms 74.42% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.63 indicates that MKC is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
MKC has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.63. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MKC outperforms 45.35% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.63
Debt/FCF 6.65
Altman-Z 2.53
ROIC/WACC1.05
WACC7.69%
MKC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFMKC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

2.3 Liquidity

MKC has a Current Ratio of 0.71. This is a bad value and indicates that MKC is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of MKC (0.71) is worse than 83.72% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.29 indicates that MKC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
MKC has a Quick ratio of 0.29. This is amonst the worse of the industry: MKC underperforms 89.53% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.71
Quick Ratio 0.29
MKC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesMKC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

MKC shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -2.00%.
MKC shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 1.98% yearly.
MKC shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 1.64%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.69% on average over the past years.
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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 6.30% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.18% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y3.04%
EPS Next 2Y4.48%
EPS Next 3Y5.82%
EPS Next 5Y6.3%
Revenue Next Year2.04%
Revenue Next 2Y4.04%
Revenue Next 3Y4.32%
Revenue Next 5Y4.18%

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 stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
MKC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesMKC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 2B 4B 6B 8B
MKC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesMKC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 1 2 3 4 5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

MKC is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 22.45.
MKC's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.00. MKC is around the same levels.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 20.50, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of MKC.
MKC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MKC is cheaper than 61.63% of the companies in the same industry.
MKC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 22.87.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.45
Fwd PE 20.5
MKC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMKC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

MKC's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of MKC indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: MKC is cheaper than 61.63% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 27.04
EV/EBITDA 16.42
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 an expensive valuation of the company.
MKC has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)7.38
PEG (5Y)11.36
EPS Next 2Y4.48%
EPS Next 3Y5.82%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

MKC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.67%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.10, MKC pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
MKC's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.31.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.67%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of MKC grows each year by 8.09%, which is quite nice.
MKC has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
MKC has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.09%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
MKC Yearly Dividends per shareMKC Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

MKC pays out 61.04% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of MKC is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP61.04%
EPS Next 2Y4.48%
EPS Next 3Y5.82%
MKC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendMKC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M
MKC Dividend Payout.MKC Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.MKC Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

MCCORMICK & CO-NON VTG SHRS

NYSE:MKC (10/28/2025, 8:09:03 PM)

Premarket: 65.83 -0.18 (-0.27%)

66.01

-1.12 (-1.67%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)10-07 2025-10-07/bmo
Earnings (Next)01-21 2026-01-21/amc
Inst Owners89.6%
Inst Owner Change-0.37%
Ins Owners0.01%
Ins Owner Change-0.17%
Market Cap17.72B
Revenue(TTM)6.79B
Net Income(TTM)778.00M
Analysts72
Price Target85.07 (28.87%)
Short Float %4.28%
Short Ratio3.97
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.67%
Yearly Dividend1.68
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.09%
DP61.04%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date10-14 2025-10-14 (0.45)
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)-0.6%
PT rev (3m)-2.01%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-6.46%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-6.46%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.02%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.05%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.32%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.32%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.25%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.26%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.45
Fwd PE 20.5
P/S 2.61
P/FCF 27.04
P/OCF 20.16
P/B 3.08
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 16.42
EPS(TTM)2.94
EY4.45%
EPS(NY)3.22
Fwd EY4.88%
FCF(TTM)2.44
FCFY3.7%
OCF(TTM)3.27
OCFY4.96%
SpS25.29
BVpS21.44
TBVpS-10.67
PEG (NY)7.38
PEG (5Y)11.36
Graham Number37.66
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 2.53
F-Score6
WACC7.69%
ROIC/WACC1.05
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 2Y4.48%
EPS Next 3Y5.82%
EPS Next 5Y6.3%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.64%
Revenue growth 3Y2.1%
Revenue growth 5Y4.69%
Sales Q2Q%2.68%
Revenue Next Year2.04%
Revenue Next 2Y4.04%
Revenue Next 3Y4.32%
Revenue Next 5Y4.18%
EBIT growth 1Y1.11%
EBIT growth 3Y-0.97%
EBIT growth 5Y1.8%
EBIT Next Year23.76%
EBIT Next 3Y12.62%
EBIT Next 5Y9.13%
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-NON VTG SHRS / MKC 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.


What is the valuation status for MKC stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to MCCORMICK & CO-NON VTG SHRS (MKC). This can be considered as Overvalued.


How profitable is MCCORMICK & CO-NON VTG SHRS (MKC) stock?

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


What is the financial health of MCCORMICK & CO-NON VTG SHRS (MKC) stock?

The financial health rating of MCCORMICK & CO-NON VTG SHRS (MKC) is 3 / 10.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for MKC stock?

The dividend rating of MCCORMICK & CO-NON VTG SHRS (MKC) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 61.04%.