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FMC

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FMC Corporation · Basic Materials · United States · $1.7B · Avg Vol: $39M/d

10
StockRank
Q
22
V
48
M
24
P/E (TTM)
ROE
-78.4%
D/E
2.5x
Dividend %
11.7%
AI CONVICTION THESIS

FMC is undergoing a severe cyclical destocking downturn in crop protection, compounded by high debt levels and pricing pressure from generic competitors.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

FMC Corporation is a global agricultural sciences company providing innovative crop protection solutions to growers worldwide. The company develops, manufactures, and markets a broad portfolio of insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides, essential for enhancing crop yield and quality. FMC maintains a strong competitive position through its extensive R&D capabilities, proprietary active ingredients, and global distribution network, addressing critical challenges in sustainable agriculture.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGR
Revenue5.8B4.5B4.2B3.5B-15.8%
EPS5.8310.552.73-17.88-31.6%
Shares186M186M186M186M0.0%
Debt3.4B4.1B3.5B4.2B7.0%
Equity3.4B4.4B4.5B2.1B-15.0%
Op CF582M-386M671M-80M7.3%
Inv CF-266M-154M264M-100M
Fin CF-237M332M-870M386M
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PRICE (1M)-15.6%
10.8011.6412.4913.3314.17May 7May 29Jun 18
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$11.55
RSI (14)
32.3
52W High
$43.45
From 52W High
0.3%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
22
ROIC
-27.8%11.4
ROE
-78.4%5.8
GP/Assets
11.4%45.6
Op. Margin
-0.5%16.0
FCF/Assets
0.2%53.1
Piotroski
26.7
Int. Cover
-6.9x17.9
D/E Ratio
2.52x1.7
Current Ratio
1.29x23.6
Value
48
P/E (TTM)
N/A
EV/EBITDA
17.4x20.9
P/FCF
74.1x18.8
P/B
0.8x80.6
P/S
0.4x84.1
Div Yield
11.7%99.5
Momentum
24
52W High %
27%1.0
RS 6M
-22%32.9
SMA 50/200
0.77x2.7
EPS Rev 4W
N/A
EPS Rev 12W
N/A
EPS Improve
+111%67.2
Q Growth
N/A

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$1.7B
P/E (Forward)
5.3x
Gross Margin
32.1%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Basic Materials, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of FMC are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
FMCFMC Corporation(you)$1.7B10STRONG SELL
MOSThe Mosaic Company$7.6B46HOLD
AVDAmerican Vanguard Corporation$78M15STRONG SELL
IPIIntrepid Potash, Inc.$530M63HOLD
IFOS.VItafos Inc.$387M61HOLD
SMGThe Scotts Miracle-Gro Company$3.5B94STRONG BUY
CRMLCritical Metals Corp.$1.7B12STRONG SELL
IPX.AXIperionX Limited$1.4B9STRONG SELL
IEIvanhoe Electric Inc.$2.2B5STRONG SELL
CNLCollective Mining Ltd.$1.4B19STRONG SELL

Peer medians: ROE 6.7% · P/E 22.2x · Gross margin 24.1%

FMC Corporation (FMC) — Stock Score Summary

FMC Corporation (FMC) has a MoatMap StockRank of 10/100 based on Quality (22/100), Value (48/100), and Momentum (24/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG SELL. FMC is undergoing a severe cyclical destocking downturn in crop protection, compounded by high debt levels and pricing pressure from generic competitors.

FMC Corporation is a global agricultural sciences company providing innovative crop protection solutions to growers worldwide. The company develops, manufactures, and markets a broad portfolio of insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides, essential for enhancing crop yield and quality. FMC maintains a strong competitive position through its extensive R&D capabilities, proprietary active ingredients, and global distribution network, addressing critical challenges in sustainable agriculture.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$11.55
Market Cap$1.7B
P/E (Forward)5.34
Price/Book0.81
Return on Equity-78.4%
Return on Invested Capital-27.8%
Debt/Equity251.72
Gross Margin32.1%
Operating Margin-0.5%
Revenue Growth-4.1%
Dividend Yield11.7%
Free Cash Flow$23M

FMC Corporation operates in the Agricultural Inputs industry, part of the Basic Materials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FMC Corporation’s (FMC) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for FMC Corporation (FMC) is 10/100, with a Strong Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (22), Value (48), and Momentum (24) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does FMC Corporation have an economic moat?
FMC Corporation (FMC) has a Quality factor score of 22/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is FMC Corporation a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for FMC Corporation (FMC) is Strong Sell, based on a StockRank of 10/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is FMC Corporation in?
FMC Corporation (FMC) operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Agricultural Inputs industry (United States).