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McCormick & Company Incorporated (MKC-V) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

McCormick & Company Incorporated stock (MKC-V) is currently trading at $52.86. McCormick & Company Incorporated PE ratio is 18.16. McCormick & Company Incorporated PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 2.09. WallStSmart rates MKC-V as Underperform.

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McCormick & Company Incorporated

NYSECONSUMER DEFENSIVE
$52.86
$0.62 (1.19%)
52W$53.20
$80.44

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MKC-V Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors

Benjamin Graham Formula · McCormick & Company Incorporated (MKC-V)

Margin of Safety
-44.2%
Significantly Overvalued
MKC-V Fair Value
$49.93
Graham Formula
Current Price
$52.86
$2.93 above fair value
Undervalued
Fair: $49.93
Overvalued
Price $52.86
Graham IV $49.93

MKC-V trades 44% above its Graham fair value of $49.93, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.

Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

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Smart Analysis

McCormick & Company Incorporated (MKC-V) · 10 metrics scored

Smart Score

52
out of 100
Grade: C-
Buy
Investment Rating

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 market cap. Concerns around revenue growth and institutional own.. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.

McCormick & Company Incorporated (MKC-V) Key Strengths (1)

Avg Score: 9.0/10
Market CapQuality
$14.29B9/10

Large-cap company with substantial market presence

Supporting Valuation Data

EV/Revenue
2.684
Undervalued

McCormick & Company Incorporated (MKC-V) Areas to Watch (9)

Avg Score: 4.8/10
Revenue GrowthGrowth
2.90%2/10

Revenue growing slowly at 2.90% annually

Institutional Own.Quality
9.53%2/10

Very low institutional interest at 9.53%

EPS GrowthGrowth
6.40%4/10

Modest earnings growth at 6.40%

Return on EquityProfitability
14.20%5/10

Moderate profitability with room for improvement

PEG RatioValuation
1.936/10

Growth is fairly priced, not cheap, not expensive

Operating MarginProfitability
17.20%6/10

Decent operational efficiency, solid but not exceptional

Price/SalesValuation
2.096/10

Revenue is fairly priced at 2.09x sales

Price/BookValuation
2.496/10

Fairly priced relative to book value

Profit MarginProfitability
11.50%6/10

Decent profitability, keeps $12 per $100 revenue

McCormick & Company Incorporated (MKC-V) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 52/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C- grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 1 register as strengths (avg 9.0/10) while 9 fall into concern territory (avg 4.8/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on Market Cap.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are Revenue Growth, Institutional Own., EPS Growth. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (1.93), Price/Sales (2.09), Price/Book (2.49) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 2.90%, EPS Growth at 6.40%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 14.20%, Operating Margin at 17.20%, Profit Margin at 11.50%.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Revenue Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 14.20% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 2.90% needing to reaccelerate.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high 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

Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Market Cap) and negatives (Revenue Growth, Institutional Own.). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.

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.

MKC-V Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue

MKC-V's Price-to-Sales ratio of 2.09x trades 515% above its historical average of 0.34x (97th percentile), historically expensive. The current valuation is 25% below its historical high of 2.78x set in Mar 2026, and 1508% above its historical low of 0.13x in Apr 2009. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has compressed from ~2.8x as trailing revenue scaled faster than the stock price.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for McCormick & Company Incorporated (MKC-V) · CONSUMER DEFENSIVEPACKAGED FOODS

The Big Picture

McCormick & Company Incorporated is a strong growth company balancing expansion with improving profitability. Revenue reached 6.8B with 290% growth year-over-year. Profit margins of 11.5% are healthy, with room for further expansion as the business scales.

Key Findings

Strong Revenue Growth

Revenue growing at 290% YoY, reaching 6.8B. This pace significantly outperforms most PACKAGED FOODS peers.

Excellent Capital Efficiency

ROE of 1420.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.

What to Watch Next

Margin expansion: can McCormick & Company Incorporated push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?

Growth sustainability: can McCormick & Company Incorporated maintain 290%+ revenue growth, or will competition slow it down?

Dividend sustainability with a current yield of 3.4%. Watch payout ratio and free cash flow coverage.

Sector dynamics: monitor PACKAGED FOODS industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact McCormick & Company Incorporated.

Bottom Line

McCormick & Company Incorporated offers an attractive blend of growth (290% revenue expansion) and improving fundamentals. The company is transitioning from pure growth to profitable growth, a critical inflection point. Watch for sustained margin expansion as the key signal.

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

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Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings

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About McCormick & Company Incorporated(MKC-V)

Exchange

NYSE

Sector

CONSUMER DEFENSIVE

Industry

PACKAGED FOODS

Country

USA

McCormick & Company is an American multinational food company that manufactures, markets, and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments, and other flavoring products to retail outlets, food manufacturers, and foodservice businesses.