FMC Corporation (FMC) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 1279 data points (2021-09-14 to 2026-10-16)
FMC is a pure-play global crop protection company with a fairly balanced product portfolio across geographies and crop exposure. Through acquisitions, FMC is now one of the five largest patented cr...
FMC Corporation (FMC) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 41.89 (historical range: 2.98–55.56, median: 19.18), placing it at the 94th percentile — expensive relative to its history, P/S ratio of 0.22 (range: 0.22–3.69, 0th percentile — cheap relative to its history), EV/EBITDA of 30.06 (range: 10.79–361.74, 70th percentile).
Over the historical period (2021-09-14 to 2026-10-16), FMC Corporation's P/E ratio has contracted by 30% over the observed period (from an average of 20.5 to 14.3).
FMC Corporation trades near its historical valuation range, with most metrics close to their median levels.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Median | %ile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 41.89 | 19.18 | 94th | expensive relative to its history |
| P/S Ratio | 0.22 | 1.74 | 0th | cheap relative to its history |
| EV/EBITDA | 30.06 | 18.50 | 70th | above its historical average |
| FCF Yield | 23.05% | 3.76% | 100th | cheap relative to its history |
FMC Corporation (FMC) Valuation & P/E History
FMC Corporation (FMC) is a US-listed stock operating in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Chemicals & Allied Products industry currently trading at $5.75 with a market capitalization of $0.9 billion. This page provides historical valuation analysis for FMC based on 1279 data points covering 2021-09-14 to 2026-10-16. The P/E ratio of 41.89 is above the historical median of 19.18, placing FMC at the 94th percentile of its valuation range. The P/S ratio of 0.22 compares to a median of 1.74.
FMC Valuation Metrics & Historical Range
The valuation table above shows FMC Corporation's current and historical valuation multiples, including P/E ratio, P/S ratio, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and dividend yield. Each metric is compared to its own historical range to determine whether FMC is currently trading above or below its typical valuation levels.
- P/E ratio: Price-to-earnings measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A P/E above the historical median suggests FMC is expensively valued; below the median suggests it is cheap.
- P/S ratio: Price-to-sales is useful for companies with volatile or negative earnings. Lower P/S relative to history may indicate value.
- EV/EBITDA: Enterprise value to EBITDA adjusts for debt and cash, providing a capital-structure-neutral valuation measure for FMC Corporation.
- FCF yield: Free cash flow yield shows the cash return relative to market price. Higher yields may indicate undervaluation.
Is FMC Overvalued or Undervalued?
FMC Corporation trades near its historical valuation range, with most metrics close to their median levels. The overall valuation percentile of 55 combines P/E, P/S, and EV/EBITDA percentiles into a single measure of how expensive FMC is relative to its own history. A percentile below 25 suggests the stock may be undervalued, while a percentile above 75 suggests it may be overvalued.
However, valuation is only one factor in investment decisions. A stock can remain "overvalued" for years if growth accelerates, or "undervalued" if the business deteriorates. Always combine valuation analysis with financial statement analysis and the full FMC analysis page for a complete picture.
Valuation data is computed from historical price and fundamental data via Polygon.io and Finnhub.FMC trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. This page is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.