What is McCormick & Company, Incorporated's (MKC) StockRank?

MoatMap's StockRank for McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC) is 38/100, with a Hold signal. This is a composite score combining Quality (52), Value (53), and Momentum (26) factor ranks across MoatMap's universe of 25,000+ stocks.

Does McCormick & Company, Incorporated have an economic moat?

McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC) has a Quality factor score of 52/100. 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 financial characteristics of a moated business.

Is McCormick & Company, Incorporated a buy, hold, or sell?

MoatMap's current signal for McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 38/100. 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 McCormick & Company, Incorporated in?

McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC) operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically the Packaged Foods industry (United States).

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McCormick & Company, Incorporated · Consumer Defensive · United States · $14.9B · Avg Vol: $128M/d

StockRank

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P/E (TTM)

8.7x

ROE

24.7%

D/E

0.7x

Dividend %

3.5%

Dir. Trades · 180d

+$161.2K →

Subst. holders: −$10.8M

Buybacks · 180d

$37.4M →

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

McCormick & Company is a global leader in flavor, manufacturing, marketing, and distributing spices, herbs, seasonings, and flavor extracts to the entire food industry. The company commands a significant competitive moat through its iconic brand portfolio, vast global distribution network, and a legacy of quality and innovation that fosters deep consumer trust and loyalty. This market dominance allows for sustained pricing power and resilience in the consumer defensive sector.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year	2022	2023	2024	2025	CAGR	TTM	2026E	2027E	Fwd CAGR
Revenue	6.4B	6.7B	6.7B	6.8B	2.5%	7.4B	7.9B	8.2B	9.3%
EPS	2.54	2.54	2.94	2.94	5.0%	6.01	3.03	3.23	4.9%
Shares	268.0M	268.1M	268.0M	268.4M	+0.1%	254.1M	—	—	—
Debt	5.3B	4.6B	4.5B	4.2B	-7.9%	4.9B	—	—	—
Equity	4.7B	5.1B	5.3B	5.7B	7.0%	—	—	—	—
Op CF	651.5M	1.2B	921.9M	962.2M	13.9%	1.2B	—	—	—
Inv CF	-146.4M	-260.5M	-269.0M	-255.2M	—	—	—	—	—
Fin CF	-487.2M	-1.2B	-583.1M	-840.9M	—	—	—	—	—

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PRICE (1Y)+0.3%

SMA 50SMA 200

$51.10

RSI (14)

27.1

52W High

$71.13

From 52W High

0.7%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality

ROIC

11.2%53.6

ROE

24.7%89.8

GP/Assets

21.7%37.0

Op. Margin

17.4%82.2

FCF/Assets

7.7%72.3

Piotroski

528.2

Int. Cover

5.5x36.7

D/E Ratio

0.65x33.2

Current Ratio

0.78x11.6

Value

P/E (TTM)

8.7x87.3

EV/EBITDA

13.2x31.5

P/FCF

14.6x58.7

P/B

2.0x43.0

P/S

1.9x30.0

Div Yield

3.5%62.2

Momentum

52W High %

72%34.1

RS 6M

-26%25.4

SMA 50/200

0.94x33.3

EPS Rev 4W

-0.1%24.9

EPS Rev 12W

-1.2%32.9

EPS Improve

-45%4.2

Q Growth

-14%28.6

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap

$14.9B

P/E (Forward)

15.8x

Gross Margin

38.9%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Consumer Defensive, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of MKC are excluded.

Ticker	Company	Mkt Cap	StockRank	Signal
MKC	McCormick & Company, Incorporated(you)	$14.9B	38	Hold
HRL	Hormel Foods Corporation	$11.9B	45	Hold
GIS	General Mills, Inc.	$22.2B	45	Hold
CAG	Conagra Brands, Inc.	$7.7B	36	Hold
PPC	Pilgrim's Pride Corporation	$7.5B	41	Hold
SJM	The J. M. Smucker Company	$14.1B	55	Hold
CPB	The Campbell's Company	$7.0B	45	Hold
DAR	Darling Ingredients Inc.	$10.1B	56	Hold
FRPT	Freshpet, Inc.	$3.4B	38	Hold
LW	Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.	$7.6B	55	Hold

Peer medians: ROE 8.4% · P/E 20.7x · Gross margin 34.5%

McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC): Stock Score Summary

McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC) has a MoatMap StockRank of 38/100 based on Quality (52/100), Value (53/100), and Momentum (26/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD.

Key Financial Metrics

Price	$51.10
Market Cap	$14.9B
P/E (TTM)	8.67
P/E (Forward)	15.80
Price/Book	2.00
Return on Equity	24.7%
Return on Invested Capital	11.2%
Debt/Equity	0.65x
Gross Margin	38.9%
Operating Margin	17.4%
Revenue Growth	16.7%
Dividend Yield	3.5%
Free Cash Flow	$1.0B

McCormick & Company, Incorporated operates in the Packaged Foods industry, part of the Consumer Defensive sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is McCormick & Company, Incorporated’s (MKC) StockRank?: MoatMap’s StockRank for McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC) is 38/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (52), Value (53), and Momentum (26) factor ranks across MoatMap’s universe of 25,000+ stocks.
Does McCormick & Company, Incorporated have an economic moat?: McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC) has a Quality factor score of 52/100. 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 McCormick & Company, Incorporated a buy, hold, or sell?: MoatMap’s current signal for McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 38/100. 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 McCormick & Company, Incorporated in?: McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC) operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically the Packaged Foods industry (United States).