Stock Analysis
McCormick & Company, Incorporated Non-VTG CSMKC
P/E 8.36×· 5Y range 7.48–43.30×· bottom 5% of history
Sector: Consumer Defensive · Industry: Miscellaneous Food Preparations & Kindred Products
AnalystsBuy20 analystsP/E 8.4× sits at the 5th percentile of its 5.086926762491444-year history.
Cash covers 4% of debt · Q1 2026.
PMP Verdict
Cheap for a reason — weak fundamentals
Strengths
- Quality75
Risks
- Growth12
- Financial Health31
Cheap for a reason — fundamentals remain weak.
Bull Case
- ✓ROE 21.4% — efficient capital deployment
- ✓P/E 8.4× at bottom 5% of 5-year history
What's happening with MKC
Profile
Strong valuation and earnings quality; growth and financial health lag behind.
How is each axis scored?
- Valuation82/100 · Strong
- P/E vs own history (5th pct)25/25
- FCF yield (7.4%)20/25
- P/S (1.6x)25/25
- EV/EBIT (16.7x)12/25
- Growth12/100 · Weak
- Revenue CAGR (2.0%)6/25
- Net income CAGR (1.1%)6/25
- EPS CAGR 5Y (n/a)0/25
- Fwd implied growth (-45.0%)0/25
- Profitability57/100 · Moderate
- ROIC (7.0%)5/25
- ROE (21.4%)20/25
- Net margin (19.4%)20/25
- Operating margin (13.4%)12/25
- Financial Health31/100 · Weak
- Altman Z (1.35)3/25
- Current ratio (0.76)6/25
- Interest coverage (4.0x)10/25
- Net cash / debt (D/A 29%)12/25
- Quality75/100 · Strong
- Piotroski F (6/9)15/25
- Beneish M (-2.48)20/25
- FCF conversion (62%)15/25
- Margin stability (σ 1.7%)25/25
- Moat56/100 · Moderate
- ROIC >12% years (1/10 yrs)0/25
- Median gross margin (39.9%)13/25
- FCF-positive years (10/10 yrs)25/25
- Worst-year net margin (worst 9.9%)18/25
Risk Flags
- ⚠Altman Z 1.4 — distress-zone balance sheet
About McCormick & Company, Incorporated Non-VTG CS
In its 135-plus-year history, McCormick has become the leading global manufacturer of spices, herbs, extracts, seasonings, and other flavorings. Show more
In addition to its namesake brand, the firm's portfolio includes Old Bay, Zatarain's, Thai Kitchen, Frank's RedHot, French's, and Cholula. This mix will be complemented by the pending addition of Unilever's food brands, primarily Knorr cooking aids and Hellmann's mayonnaise. After the deal close, the combined business is slated to generate 70% of sales from consumers and 30% from restaurants and other packaged food and beverage manufacturers. Around 40% of sales are slated to come from faster-growing emerging markets, with Europe (23%) and North America (36%) accounting for the remainder.
Headquarters: HUNT VALLEY, MD · Employees: 14,100 · Website ↗
Price History
Weekly Candlestick Chart — up to 5Y
Key Metrics
Financial snapshot · Tap any metric for its definition and grade
TTM Snapshot
trailing twelve months · YoYValuation
82AP/E (TTM)8.4xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / TTM EPS (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 7.5x–43.3x · 5th pct
P/FCF13.4xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / Free Cash Flow per share (Finnhub). Inverse of FCF yield — negative when FCF is negative
FCF Yield7.4%A
Grade A: ValueTTM (OCF − CapEx) / Market Cap — vs own 5Y history: 1.3%–8.3% · 97th pct
P/S (TTM)1.62xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / TTM Revenue (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 1.5x–4.9x · lowest in history
EV/EBIT16.7xB
Grade B: FairEnterprise value / TTM EBIT (D&A not in our data) — capital-structure neutral — vs own 5Y history: 13.0x–39.5x · 6th pct
EV/Sales2.2xB
Grade B: FairEnterprise Value / TTM Revenue (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral sales multiple
Forward P/E15.2xB
Grade B: FairPrice / next-year EPS estimate — shows whether the TTM multiple is rich or just front-loading growth
P/B Ratio1.79xA
Grade A: FairPrice to Book Value. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
PEG Ratio1.38B
Grade B: FairFinnhub PEG — their P/E basis ÷ expected EPS growth. Suppressed when their P/E diverges >2× from our TTM P/E (different basis)
Dividend Yield4.09%A
Grade A: PaysTTM dividend yield (Finnhub) — annual dividends / price. None = no dividend; very high yield can signal distress
Payout Ratio34.1%A
Grade A: SafeDividends / Net Income (Finnhub) — share of earnings paid out; >90% or negative = unsustainable
Profitability
57CROIC7.0%D
Grade D: LowNOPAT (EBIT less ~21% tax) / invested capital (equity + debt − cash). Flagship quality metric — durable >15% signals a moat
ROE21.4%A
Grade A: StrongReturn on Equity. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
ROA9.5%C
Grade C: AverageReturn on Assets (Finnhub) — Net Income / Total Assets; how efficiently assets produce profit
Net Margin19.4%A
Grade A: HighNet Income / Revenue
Operating Margin13.4%C
Grade C: AverageTTM EBIT / TTM Revenue
Gross Margin39.1%C
Grade C: AverageGross Profit / Revenue
FCF Margin12.0%C
Grade C: AverageFCF / Revenue
True FCF Margin11.5%C
Grade C: AverageTTM (OCF − CapEx − SBC) / TTM Revenue — SBC treated as a real cost
Growth
12ERevenue CAGR2.0%D
Grade D: LowCompound annual revenue growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
Net Income CAGR1.1%D
Grade D: LowCompound annual net income growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
EPS CAGR (5Y)—
Compound annual EPS growth over up to 5Y of per-share earnings (own statements). Null when either endpoint EPS ≤ 0
Implied EPS Growth-45.0%D
Grade D: Decl.Analyst forward EPS (normalized basis) vs our GAAP TTM EPS — different bases, so extreme values usually mark cyclically depressed TTM earnings, not real growth
Dilution (5Y)-0.4%B
Grade B: FlatShare count change over 5Y
SBC / Net Income2.9%A
Grade A: LowStock-based comp/Net income. >30% = dilution risk
SBC / Revenue0.6%A
Grade A: LowTTM stock-based comp / TTM Revenue
Financial Health
31DAltman Z-Score1.35D
Grade D: DistressBankruptcy risk. >3 Safe, <1.8 Distress
Current Ratio0.76xD
Grade D: LowCurrent Assets/Liabilities
Quick Ratio0.26xD
Grade D: Low(Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities (Finnhub) — stricter liquidity test, excludes inventory
Interest Coverage4.0xC
Grade C: OkEBIT/Interest. >10 Strong
Debt Repayment5.1yC
Grade C: AverageYears to repay net debt via FCF
Net Debt/EBIT4.6xD
Grade D: HighLeverage. <2x Low, >4x High
Debt/Equity0.70xA
Grade A: LowDebt / Equity: <1 Conservative, >2 Risky. Not meaningful with non-positive equity; shown as unavailable rather than low debt.
Cash / Debt0.04xD
Grade D: ThinCash covers how much of total debt. >1 = could repay all debt from cash
Quality
75B+Piotroski F-Score6/9C
Grade C: AverageFinancial strength 0–9. >7 Strong
Beneish M-Score-2.48A
Grade A: SafeEarnings manipulation risk. < -2.22 Safe
FCF Conversion62.1%C
Grade C: AverageFCF / Net Income
Margin Stability1.7%A
Grade A: StableEBIT margin std deviation. Lower = stable
Capex / Revenue2.8%A
Grade A: Asset-lightTTM CapEx / TTM Revenue — high % = capital-hungry business
Asset Turnover0.49xD
Grade D: LowRevenue / Total Assets (Finnhub) — how efficiently the asset base generates sales
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · 8 recordsP/S codes are the directional signal; grants, option exercises and tax withholding carry none. Form 4 doesn't flag 10b5-1 plans — scheduled sales may appear within open-market sells.
| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Foley Brendan M Filed | Foley Brendan M | Grant / award | +55 | |
Hattersley Gavin Filed | Hattersley Gavin | BuyOpen market buy | +1.0K | |
Foley Brendan M Filed | Foley Brendan M | Grant / award | +51 | |
Piper Sarah Filed | Piper Sarah | Grant / award | +49 | |
Foley Brendan M Filed | Foley Brendan M | Grant / award | +48 |
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| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Tapiero Jacques Filed | Tapiero Jacques | Grant / award | +186 | |
Piper Sarah Filed | Piper Sarah | Grant / award | +45 | |
Foley Brendan M Filed | Foley Brendan M | Grant / award | +45 |
More metrics — Moat, Per Share, Balance Sheet, MarketHide additional metrics
Moat
56CROIC >12% Years1/10 yrsD
Grade D: WeakShare of completed fiscal years with ROIC > 12% — measures multi-year capital-return durability
Gross Margin (Med.)39.9%C
Grade C: ModerateMedian annual gross margin across available fiscal years — pricing-power durability
FCF-Positive Years10/10 yrsA
Grade A: DurableShare of completed fiscal years with positive free cash flow
Net Margin Floor9.9%A
Grade A: DurableWeakest annual net margin across completed fiscal years — recession/downcycle resilience
Per Share
EPS (TTM)$5.54
Own TTM net income / shares — same earnings basis as P/E
Cash / Share$1.23
Cash & short-term investments per share (Finnhub)
Book Value / Share$26.03
Shareholders' equity per share (Finnhub). Negative = accumulated losses / heavy buybacks
Balance Sheet
Total Debt$4.91B
Total debt obligations (short + long term)
Cash & Equiv.$177.70M
Cash and short-term investments
Net Debt$4.74B
Total Debt minus Cash. Negative = Net Cash position
Total Equity$6.98B
Shareholders' equity (book value)
Asset / Liability1.86xC
Grade C: AdequateTotal Assets / Total Liabilities
Market
Market Cap$12.47B
Current Market Capitalization
Beta0.68B
Grade B: DefensivePrice sensitivity vs the market (Finnhub) — 1.0 moves with market, >1.2 amplifies swings
How grades work: each metric is graded A–D against fixed thresholds (tap a row for the meaning). Card grades map the pillar score to A+–E — a card grade is that pillar's own score, not an average of the rows shown.
Financials as of Aug 2026 · Ratio snapshot Oct 16, 2026
Key Insights: McCormick & Company, Incorporated Non-VTG CS (MKC)
MKC is up 1.40% at the last close. Piotroski F-Score of 6/9 indicates mixed fundamentals for McCormick & Company, Incorporated Non-VTG CS. Altman Z-Score of 1.35 is below the 1.81 distress threshold — an elevated financial-risk flag. Beneish M-Score of -2.48 suggests a low likelihood of earnings manipulation.
- Takes ~5.1 years to repay net debt from free cash flow.
- At a valuation score of 82/100, MKC trades near the cheapest end of its own historical range (P/E 8.4).
- Return on equity of 21.4% is well above the market average.
- The stock currently yields 4.1% in dividends.
See how MKC ranks on the Capex Tracker — top 50 capital spenders compared.
Earnings
View earnings calendar →Recent Earnings Results
| Date | Time | EPS Est. | EPS Actual | Surprise | Rev Est. | Rev Actual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | Pre-Mkt | $0.76 | — | — | $2.0B | — |
Recent Market Moves
See all MKC moves →| Date | Session | Price | Move | Z-Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1 | Regular | 44.41 | -4.29% | -2.78 |
| Sep 30 | Regular | 46.79 | -3.34% | -2.71 |
| Sep 30 | After-hours | 46.75 | -3.41% | -2.79 |
| Sep 28 | Regular | 48.56 | +1.29% | 2.03 |
Frequently Asked Questions about MKC
What is the current McCormick & Company, Incorporated Non-VTG CS (MKC) stock price?
MKC is trading at $46.35 at the last market close, up 1.40% on the session. PreMarketPrice tracks MKC pre-market, intraday and after-hours prices.
Is MKC stock a buy right now?
PreMarketPrice's quantitative model rates McCormick & Company, Incorporated Non-VTG CS's financial health at 31/100. This is a data-driven snapshot of fundamentals, not investment advice.
Is MKC stock overvalued?
McCormick & Company, Incorporated Non-VTG CS trades at a trailing P/E of 8.4 and our valuation score rates it 82/100 (higher = cheaper vs. its own history). See the Valuation History and Key Metrics sections for forward P/E, EV/EBITDA and PEG context.
When does McCormick & Company, Incorporated Non-VTG CS report earnings?
No confirmed earnings date is currently scheduled for MKC. The Earnings section lists recent reports and updates as dates are announced.
What sector does McCormick & Company, Incorporated Non-VTG CS operate in?
McCormick & Company, Incorporated Non-VTG CS operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, within the Miscellaneous Food Preparations & Kindred Products industry. The Related Stocks section lists sector peers for comparison.
What does McCormick & Company, Incorporated Non-VTG CS do?
In its 135-plus-year history, McCormick has become the leading global manufacturer of spices, herbs, extracts, seasonings, and other flavorings.
About McCormick & Company, Incorporated Non-VTG CS (MKC) Stock
McCormick & Company, Incorporated Non-VTG CS (MKC) is a US-listed stock operating in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically the Miscellaneous Food Preparations & Kindred Products industry. As of the latest update, McCormick & Company, Incorporated Non-VTG CS is trading at $46.35, up 1.40% on the day with a market capitalization of $12.5 billion. The financial health score for MKC is 31/100, which indicates weak financial strength based on profitability, leverage, liquidity, and growth metrics. This page provides real-time pre-market pricing, earnings calendar, financial health analysis, and valuation metrics for MKC stock.
MKC Stock Analysis & Key Metrics
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- Pre-market price & movement: Real-time MKC stock price with percentage change, updated continuously during pre-market and regular trading hours.
- Earnings calendar: Upcoming and past earnings reports for MKC, including EPS estimates, actual results, and surprise percentages.
- Valuation & P/E history: Historical P/E, P/S, and P/B ratios for MKC with trend analysis and normalized valuation multiples.
- Financial statements: Revenue, net income, assets, liabilities, and equity for McCormick & Company, Incorporated Non-VTG CS across multiple reporting periods.
- Financial health score: A composite score of 31/100 based on Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, profitability, and leverage metrics for MKC.
- Sector peers: Compare MKC against 4 other consumer defensive stocks on key financial metrics.
Is MKC a Good Stock to Buy?
This page provides data-driven analysis to help you evaluate McCormick & Company, Incorporated Non-VTG CS (MKC) as an investment. The financial health score of 31/100 suggests weak financial fundamentals. Valuation metrics show whether the stock is trading above or below its historical average. Earnings data reveals whether the company is meeting or beating analyst expectations.However, this is not financial advice — always do your own research before investing.
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