McCormick & Company, Incorporated(MKC)Fundamental Analysis & FinancialsNYSE
Valuation, growth, margins and balance sheet
Valuation Snapshot
What the multiples imply about expectations
The market considers the company to be a mid-cap company with a significant market presence. At current multiples, it trades attractively valued—reflecting market expectations.
Valuation Metrics
Ratios and multiples
Financial Health
Liquidity and leverage
The company's financial health appears excellent. High ROE and strong ROA reflect highly efficient capital use. Debt is manageable within acceptable ranges.
Valuation Multiples
Current valuation metrics
Quarterly Earnings History
Recent quarterly financial performance and trends
| Quarter | Revenue | Net Income | Gross Profit | EPS (Basic) | EPS (Diluted) | Gross Margin | Net Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026(Latest) | $1.94B | $150.10M | $778.20M | $0.56 | $0.56 | 40.2% | 7.8% |
| Q1 2026 | $1.87B | $1.02B | $708.90M | $3.78 | $3.77 | 37.8% | 54.5% |
| Q4 2025 | $1.85B | $226.60M | $720.30M | N/A | N/A | 38.9% | 12.3% |
| Q3 2025 | $1.72B | $225.50M | $645.10M | $0.84 | $0.84 | 37.4% | 13.1% |
| Q2 2025 | $1.66B | $175.00M | $622.80M | $0.65 | $0.65 | 37.5% | 10.5% |
Key Insights:
- Revenue increased by 3.3% from previous quarter
- Net margin of 7.8% indicates moderate profitability
- EPS declined by 85.1% quarter-over-quarter
Financial Efficiency
Utilization and collections performance
Asset Turnover 0.58 indicates moderate efficiency. Receivables Turnover 12.22 and DSO 29.87 reflect excellent collections. Working Capital Turnover -8.32 is moderately efficient (negative due to negative working capital model). ROIC 15.3% highlights moderate capital returns.
Efficiency Metrics
* Negative working capital indicates the company operates efficiently with vendors funding operations
Profitability & Growth
Margins and earnings power
Efficiency Performance Matrix
4-quadrant analysis of operational efficiency vs profitability
Efficiency vs Profitability Quadrants
High Margin
Low Margin
High Margin
Low Margin
Efficiency Analysis
Asset Turnover
Receivables Turnover
Working Capital
Overall Efficiency Score
Strong operational efficiency with balanced profitability
⚠️ Thresholds are benchmark-based heuristics derived from long-term industry averages, not strict valuation rules.
• Bubble size represents ROIC magnitude
• Green (Optimal): Excellent efficiency-profitability balance
• Blue (Efficiency-Driven): High turnover, room to improve margins
• Yellow (Margin-Driven): Strong margins, opportunity to improve efficiency
• Red (Weak Operations): Areas needing improvement on both dimensions
Market Data & Share Structure
Comprehensive valuation metrics and ownership breakdown
Market Data & Capitalization
Share Statistics & Ownership
Profitability Margin Pyramid
Hierarchical view of margin compression from revenue to net income
Margin Hierarchy by Profitability Level
Margin Analysis
Total Revenue
Gross Profit
EBITDA
Net Income
Margin Quality Assessment
Good margin profile with healthy profit retention
• Larger circles represent higher dollar amounts
• Margin percentages show profitability at each level
• Blue: Revenue base
• Green: Gross profitability
• Yellow: Operating performance
• Red: Net profitability
Operating Cash & Liquidity
Core cash generation and short-term solvency
Cash Flow Analysis
Operating Cash Flow (TTM)
$1.23B
Cash from core operations
Free Cash Flow (TTM)
$1.02B
Available after capex
Financial Position & Liquidity
Current Ratio
0.66
Concerning
Quick Ratio
0.26
Weak
Net Cash
-$4.69B
Net debtor
Total Cash
$331.10M
Balance sheet cash
Total Debt
$5.02B
Outstanding borrowings
Cash Conversion Cycle
Working capital efficiency measurement
Days Sales Outstanding
29.9
days to collect payment
Days Inventory Outstanding
109.3
days to turn inventory
Cash Conversion Cycle
30.9
net days of cycle
Reasonable working capital management.
Ownership & Shareholder Sentiment
Insider, institutional, and short interest positions
Insider Ownership
0.01%
Minimal stake
Institutional Ownership
96.61%
Majority backing
Short Ratio (Days)
6.0d
days to cover
Ownership structure shows limited insider stake and institutional majority backing.
Dividends & Shareholder Returns
Policy stance and implications
The company maintains a very sustainable dividend policy with a payout ratio of 34.2% (FCF coverage: 2.1x). Solid cash flow coverage maintains attractive dividend policy with good stability for income investors.
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