MKC-V
NEUTRAL
$50.56
Live
McCormick & Company, Incorporated · NYSE
$48.11
52W Range
$80.0
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-V presents a classic 'value trap' profile, characterized by a weak Piotroski F-Score of 3/9 and a bearish technical trend of 0/100. While the stock is fundamentally undervalued, trading below its Graham Number ($59.71) and significantly below its intrinsic value ($179.95), its financial health is deteriorating. Severe liquidity risks are evident in the Quick Ratio (0.29) and Current Ratio (0.76), which offset the benefits of a very low P/E ratio (8.29) and strong ROE (25.35%). The combination of strong profitability and a sustainable dividend provides a floor, but the aggressive price decline over 5 years suggests systemic issues.
Key Strengths
Deep value valuation with a P/E of 8.29 vs sector average of 36.75
Strong profitability with a 23.12% profit margin and 25.35% ROE
Sustainable dividend profile with a 30% payout ratio and 3.8% yield
Significant revenue growth (16.70% YoY) indicating top-line resilience
Trading below the defensive Graham Number of $59.71
Key Risks
Weak financial health as 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
Strong bearish momentum with a 0/100 technical trend and -31.4% 1Y return
Extreme earnings growth (528%) is likely an anomaly or recovery from a low base and unsustainable
Exposure to global economic volatility and inflation as noted in 10-K risk factors
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$56.2
+11.2% above current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
57
Moderate
90
60
20
30
85
AI Verdict
Undervalued but Fragile
Key drivers: Extreme valuation discount, Poor liquidity ratios, Weak Piotroski score, Strong margins
Confidence
90%
Value
90/100
Ref P/E, PEG, Graham Number
Positives
- P/E 8.29 is far below sector avg
- Price < Graham Number
- Price << Intrinsic Value
Watchpoints
- Low price momentum may indicate market distrust of reported value
Future
60/100
Ref Growth rates
Positives
- Strong YoY revenue growth
- Massive earnings spike
Watchpoints
- Earnings growth likely non-recurring
- Bearish technical trend
Past
20/100
Ref Historical trends
Positives
- Maintained market leadership in flavor
Watchpoints
- 5Y Change -38%
- 1Y Change -31.4%
Health
30/100
Ref Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score
Positives
- Manageable Debt/Equity (0.65)
Watchpoints
- Piotroski F-Score 3/9
- Current Ratio < 1.0
- Quick Ratio 0.29
Dividend
85/100
Ref Yield, Payout
Positives
- Low payout ratio (30%)
- Healthy yield (3.8%)
Watchpoints
- Dividend strength score 50/100
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$50.56
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for MKC-V and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-04-29
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
MKC-V
McCormick & Company, Incorporated
Primary
|
-38.0% | -38.4% | -31.4% | -19.5% | -5.9% | -1.7% |
|
MKC
McCormick & Company, Incorporated
Peer
|
-37.7% | -38.5% | -31.6% | -19.6% | -5.1% | -1.8% |
|
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
-38.0%
3Y
-38.4%
1Y
-31.4%
6M
-19.5%
1M
-5.9%
1W
-1.7%
MKC
McCormick & Company, Incorporated
Peer
5Y
-37.7%
3Y
-38.5%
1Y
-31.6%
6M
-19.6%
1M
-5.1%
1W
-1.8%
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
N/A
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%
Consumer Defensive Sector Comparison
Comparing MKC-V 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-V
McCormick & Company, Incorporated
|
NEUTRAL | $13.59B | 8.29 | 25.3% | 23.1% | $50.56 | |
|
MKC
McCormick & Company, Incorporated
|
NEUTRAL | $13.59B | 8.29 | 25.3% | 23.1% | $50.54 | 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-V
McCormick &...
NEUTRAL
Mkt Cap
$13.6B
P/E
8.3
ROE
25.3%
Price
$50.56
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-13 | REPAS GREGORY | Officer | Stock Award | 554 | - |
| 2026-03-13 | SANCHEZ ANA | Officer | Stock Award | 427 | - |
| 2026-03-13 | GABRIEL MARCOS MENDES | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award | 869 | - |
| 2026-02-13 | CONWAY MICHAEL AARON | Director | Stock Award | 2,222 | - |
| 2026-02-13 | MANGAN MICHAEL D | Director | Stock Award | 2,222 | - |
| 2026-02-13 | RODKIN GARY M | Director | Stock Award | 2,222 | - |
| 2026-02-13 | TAPIERO JACQUES | Director | Stock Award | 2,222 | - |
| 2026-02-13 | SCHWARTZ JEFFERY D | General Counsel | Stock Award | 4,126 | - |
| 2026-02-13 | SCHWARTZ JEFFERY D | General Counsel | Stock Award | 4,126 | - |
| 2026-02-13 | BRAMMAN ANNE L | Director | Stock Award | 2,222 | - |
| 2026-02-13 | MONTIEL MARITZA GOMEZ | Director | Stock Award | 2,222 | - |
| 2026-02-13 | FOLEY BRENDAN M | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 19,183 | - |
| 2026-02-13 | THOMAS TERRY S. | Director | Stock Award | 2,222 | - |
| 2026-02-13 | REPAS GREGORY | Officer | Stock Award | 557 | - |
| 2026-02-13 | PIPER SARAH | Officer | Stock Award | 2,230 | - |
REPAS GREGORY
Officer
2026-03-13
554 shares
SANCHEZ ANA
Officer
2026-03-13
427 shares
GABRIEL MARCOS MENDES
Chief Financial Officer
2026-03-13
869 shares
CONWAY MICHAEL AARON
Director
2026-02-13
2,222 shares
MANGAN MICHAEL D
Director
2026-02-13
2,222 shares
RODKIN GARY M
Director
2026-02-13
2,222 shares
TAPIERO JACQUES
Director
2026-02-13
2,222 shares
SCHWARTZ JEFFERY D
General Counsel
2026-02-13
4,126 shares
SCHWARTZ JEFFERY D
General Counsel
2026-02-13
4,126 shares
BRAMMAN ANNE L
Director
2026-02-13
2,222 shares
MONTIEL MARITZA GOMEZ
Director
2026-02-13
2,222 shares
FOLEY BRENDAN M
Chief Executive Officer
2026-02-13
19,183 shares
THOMAS TERRY S.
Director
2026-02-13
2,222 shares
REPAS GREGORY
Officer
2026-02-13
557 shares
PIPER SARAH
Officer
2026-02-13
2,230 shares
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
SEC Filings
Recent regulatory filings from the SEC EDGAR database
8-K/A
10-Q
MKC-V's 10-Q filing dated March 31, 2026, indicates significant financial risks, specifically noting defaults upon senior securities and the occurrence of unregistered sales of equity securities. The company also discloses risks related to mine safety and other general operational factors.
8-K
DEF 14A
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR. AI summaries generated automatically.
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