FMC Corporation (FMC) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
FMC Corporation stock (FMC) is currently trading at $15.44. FMC Corporation PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.47. Analyst consensus price target for FMC is $16.59. WallStSmart rates FMC as Sell.
- FMC PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
- FMC PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) history and trend
- FMC intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
- FMC stock price prediction 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
- FMC fair value vs current price
- FMC insider transactions and insider buying
- Is FMC undervalued or overvalued?
- FMC Corporation financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- FMC Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- FMC analyst price target and Smart Rating
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Smart Analysis
FMC Corporation (FMC) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in price/sales, price/book, institutional own.. Concerns around return on equity and operating margin. Mixed signals suggest waiting for clearer direction before acting.
FMC Corporation (FMC) Key Strengths (3)
Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue
Trading below book value, meaning the market prices it less than net assets
90.50% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Supporting Valuation Data
FMC Corporation (FMC) Areas to Watch (7)
Company is destroying shareholder value
Revenue declining -11.50%, a shrinking business
Earnings declining -77.60%, profits shrinking
Company is losing money with a negative profit margin
Very thin margins with limited operational efficiency
Small-cap company with higher risk but more growth potential
Growth is fairly priced, not cheap, not expensive
FMC Corporation (FMC) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 44/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a D grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 3 register as strengths (avg 10.0/10) while 7 fall into concern territory (avg 1.9/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Price/Sales, Price/Book, Institutional Own.. Valuation metrics including Price/Sales (0.47), Price/Book (0.79) suggest the stock is attractively priced.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Return on Equity, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (1.55) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at -11.50%, EPS Growth at -77.60%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at -66.60%, Operating Margin at 9.50%, Profit Margin at -64.60%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Return on Equity improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at -66.60% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at -11.50% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a higher risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. Return on Equity and Revenue Growth are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
FMC Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
FMC's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.47x trades at a deep discount to its historical average of 2.67x (0th percentile). The current valuation is 90% below its historical high of 4.79x set in Aug 2007, and 0% above its historical low of 0.47x in Mar 2026.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for FMC Corporation (FMC) · BASIC MATERIALS › AGRICULTURAL INPUTS
The Big Picture
FMC Corporation is in a turnaround phase, with management focused on restoring profitability. Revenue reached 3.5B with 12% decline year-over-year. The company is currently unprofitable, posting a -64.6% profit margin.
Key Findings
Generating 567M in free cash flow and 637M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
Revenue contracted 12% YoY. Worth determining whether this is cyclical or structural.
The company is unprofitable with a -64.6% profit margin. The path to breakeven will be the key catalyst.
What to Watch Next
Dividend sustainability with a current yield of 13.1%. Watch payout ratio and free cash flow coverage.
Debt management: total debt of 4.1B is significantly higher than cash (585M). Monitor refinancing risk.
Sector dynamics: monitor AGRICULTURAL INPUTS industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact FMC Corporation.
Bottom Line
FMC Corporation is in turnaround mode. The path to profitability remains the critical question. Speculative investors may see opportunity in the recovery story, but conservative investors should wait for consistent positive earnings before committing capital.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
Insider Transactions(35 last 3 months)
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
BARRY, MICHAEL F Director | Buy | +18,072.191 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
BARRY, MICHAEL F Director | Buy | +1,562 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
HUGENNEYER, THAISA EVP, Integrated Supply Chain | Sell | -458 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
JOHNSON, KLYNNE Director | Sell | -73 |
Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings
Last updated: 11:29:05 AM
About FMC Corporation(FMC)
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BASIC MATERIALS
AGRICULTURAL INPUTS
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FMC Corporation (Food Machinery and Chemical Corporation) is an American chemical manufacturing company headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.