MKC
NEUTRAL
$50.54
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McCormick & Company, Incorporated · NYSE
Target $62.69
(+24.0%)
$47.52
52W Range
$78.16
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Apr 30, 2026
Market cap
$13.59B
P/E
8.29
ROE
25.3%
Profit margin
23.1%
Debt/Equity
0.65
Dividend yield
3.8%
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
85%
MKC presents a classic 'value trap' profile, characterized by a weak Piotroski F-Score of 3/9 and a severe technical downtrend (0/100). While the stock is fundamentally undervalued relative to its Graham Number ($59.71) and trades at a very low P/E of 8.29, the poor liquidity ratios (Quick Ratio 0.29) and declining price momentum offset the valuation appeal. Strong profitability metrics, including an ROE of 25.35%, suggest a resilient core business, but the deterministic health scores indicate significant internal operational or financial deterioration.
Key Strengths
Deep value valuation with a P/E of 8.29, significantly below sector average
Strong profitability with a 23.12% profit margin and 25.35% ROE
Sustainable dividend profile with a low 30% payout ratio
Positive revenue growth (16.70% YoY)
Trading below the defensive Graham Number of $59.71
Key Risks
Weak financial health indicated by a Piotroski F-Score of 3/9
Severe liquidity risk with a Quick Ratio of 0.29 and Current Ratio of 0.76
Strongly bearish technical trend (0/100) and negative 1Y/5Y returns
High volatility in earnings growth and recent Q/Q EPS decline of 21.4%
Significant gap between current price and growth-based intrinsic value suggests market skepticism
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$60.0
+18.7% above current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
52
Moderate
85
50
20
30
75
AI Verdict
Undervalued but Unhealthy
Key drivers: Low P/E Ratio, Poor Piotroski F-Score, Critical Liquidity Shortfall, Strong ROE
Confidence
90%
Value
85/100
Ref P/E, PEG, Graham Number
Positives
- P/E 8.29 is extremely low
- Price is below Graham Number
Watchpoints
- PEG ratio of 1.96 suggests growth may not justify current multiple if it slows
Future
50/100
Ref Growth rates
Positives
- Double-digit revenue growth
Watchpoints
- Recent Q/Q EPS contraction
- Bearish technical momentum
Past
20/100
Ref Historical trends
Positives
- Consistent earnings beats over long term
Watchpoints
- 5Y change of -37.7%
- 1Y change of -31.6%
Health
30/100
Ref Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score
Positives
- Manageable Debt/Equity of 0.65
Watchpoints
- Piotroski F-Score 3/9 (Weak)
- Quick Ratio 0.29 (Critical)
Dividend
75/100
Ref Yield, Payout
Positives
- Low payout ratio (30%)
- Decent yield (3.80%)
Watchpoints
- Dividend strength score is only 50/100
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$50.54
Analyst Target
$62.69
Upside/Downside
+24.0%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for MKC and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-04-29
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
MKC
McCormick & Company, Incorporated
Primary
|
-37.7% | -38.5% | -31.6% | -19.6% | -5.1% | -1.8% |
|
MKC-V
McCormick & Company, Incorporated
Peer
|
-38.0% | -38.4% | -31.4% | -19.5% | -5.9% | -1.7% |
|
BF-A
Brown-Forman Corporation
Peer
|
-53.5% | -55.7% | -13.0% | -8.0% | +4.2% | +4.7% |
|
BJ
BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc.
Peer
|
+124.1% | +40.4% | +0.4% | -6.5% | +3.1% | +4.3% |
|
BF-B
Brown-Forman Corporation
Peer
|
-57.8% | -56.3% | -14.3% | -9.6% | +2.5% | +4.4% |
MKC
McCormick & Company, Incorporated
Primary
5Y
-37.7%
3Y
-38.5%
1Y
-31.6%
6M
-19.6%
1M
-5.1%
1W
-1.8%
MKC
McCormick & Company, Incorporated
Peer
5Y
-38.0%
3Y
-38.4%
1Y
-31.4%
6M
-19.5%
1M
-5.9%
1W
-1.7%
BF-
Brown-Forman Corporation
Peer
5Y
-53.5%
3Y
-55.7%
1Y
-13.0%
6M
-8.0%
1M
+4.2%
1W
+4.7%
BJ
BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+124.1%
3Y
+40.4%
1Y
+0.4%
6M
-6.5%
1M
+3.1%
1W
+4.3%
BF-
Brown-Forman Corporation
Peer
5Y
-57.8%
3Y
-56.3%
1Y
-14.3%
6M
-9.6%
1M
+2.5%
1W
+4.4%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
8.29
Forward P/E
15.1
PEG Ratio
1.96
P/B Ratio
1.95
P/S Ratio
1.91
EV/Revenue
2.66
EV/EBITDA
13.93
Market Cap
$13.59B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
23.12%
Operating Margin
14.34%
Gross Margin
38.18%
ROE
25.35%
ROA
4.88%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+16.7%
Earnings Growth
+528.3%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
+16.72%
Q/Q Earnings Growth
+526.1%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
0.65
Moderate
Current Ratio
0.76
Weak
Quick Ratio
0.29
Poor
Cash/Share
$0.66
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q1 2026
Revenue
$1.9B
Gross Margin
37.8%
Op. Margin
13.5%
Net Margin
54.6%
Total Assets
$16.3B
Liabilities
$8.8B
Equity
$7.0B
Debt/Equity
1.26x
Operating CF
$0.1B
CapEx
$-0.0B
Free Cash Flow
$0.0B
FCF Yield
36%
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-07-02
$N/A
2026-03-31
$0.66
+10.7% surprise
2026-01-22
$0.84
-4.5% surprise
2025-10-07
$0.85
+4.2% surprise
Consumer Defensive Sector Comparison
Comparing MKC against 190 companies in the Consumer Defensive sector
(10 bullish, 68 neutral, 112 bearish)
P/E Ratio
8.29
This Stock
vs
36.04
Sector Avg
-77.0%
(Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
25.35%
This Stock
vs
-12.73%
Sector Avg
-299.1%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
23.12%
This Stock
vs
-7.45%
Sector Avg
-410.3%
(Weaker)
Debt to Equity
0.65
This Stock
vs
1.92
Sector Avg
-66.0%
(Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
16.7%
This Stock
vs
100.36%
Sector Avg
-83.4%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
0.76
This Stock
vs
2.24
Sector Avg
-66.2%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
MKC
McCormick & Company, Incorporated
|
NEUTRAL | $13.59B | 8.29 | 25.3% | 23.1% | $50.54 | |
|
MKC-V
McCormick & Company, Incorporated
|
NEUTRAL | $13.59B | 8.29 | 25.3% | 23.1% | $50.56 | Compare |
|
BF-A
Brown-Forman Corporation
|
BEARISH | $12.91B | 16.49 | 20.7% | 20.8% | $27.86 | Compare |
|
BJ
BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $12.84B | 22.45 | 29.2% | 2.7% | $97.45 | Compare |
|
BF-B
Brown-Forman Corporation
|
NEUTRAL | $12.77B | 16.31 | 20.7% | 20.8% | $27.57 | Compare |
MKC
McCormick &...
NEUTRAL
Mkt Cap
$13.6B
P/E
8.3
ROE
25.3%
Price
$50.54
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-10 | HATTERSLEY GAVIN D K | Director | Purchase | 2,000 | $105,960 |
HATTERSLEY GAVIN D K
Director
2026-04-10
2,000 shares
·
$105,960
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
BUY
13 analysts
BTIG
2026-04-14
Neutral
Barclays
2026-04-02
Equal-Weight
Equal-Weight
JP Morgan
2026-04-01
Overweight
Overweight
Jefferies
2026-04-01
Buy
Buy
BNP Paribas
2026-04-01
Outperform
Outperform
Barclays
2026-03-31
Equal-Weight
Equal-Weight
Deutsche Bank
2026-03-30
Buy
Buy
JP Morgan
2026-03-25
Overweight
Overweight
UBS
2026-03-20
Neutral
Neutral
Barclays
2026-01-26
Equal-Weight
Equal-Weight
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