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

McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC) has a MoatMap StockRank of 33/100 based on Quality (46/100), Value (49/100), and Momentum (25/100) factor scores. The current signal is SELL. McCormick is a classic Terry Smith-style quality compounder with strong brand equity and pricing power in spices and flavorings. However, it lacks a powerful macro tailwind to drive outsized earnings growth over the next 18 months, making it a defensive hold rather than an aggressive fund addition.

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.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$47.35
Market Cap$12.6B
P/E (TTM)7.64
P/E (Forward)13.97
Price/Book1.79
Return on Equity25.3%
Return on Invested Capital10.9%
Debt/Equity65.16
Gross Margin38.2%
Operating Margin14.3%
Revenue Growth16.7%
Dividend Yield4.1%
Free Cash Flow$373M

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 33/100, with a Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (46), Value (49), and Momentum (25) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does McCormick & Company, Incorporated have an economic moat?
McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC) has a Quality factor score of 46/100. 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 Sell, based on a StockRank of 33/100. 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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