Mccormick & Co. Inc. (MKC) intrinsic value & 10-year financials

Mccormick & Co. Inc. (MKC) has a Graham intrinsic value of $48.13 per share. At $46.35 on Oct 17, 2026, the stock trades 4% below that value. Over the last 10 fiscal years revenue grew 5.0% a year to $6.8B, with an average return on invested capital of 10.9%.

Graham intrinsic value
$48.13
Share price (Oct 17, 2026)
$46.35
Price vs Graham value
4% below
Market cap
$12.5B
Revenue (FY2025)
$6.8B
Revenue growth (10-yr CAGR)
5.0%
ROIC (10-yr avg)
10.9%
Free cash flow (FY2025)
$740.4M

MKC 10-year financial history

Fiscal year Revenue Net income EPS (diluted) Free cash flow Operating margin ROIC
FY2025 $6.8B $789.4M $2.93 $740.4M 15.7% 9.2%
FY2024 $6.7B $788.5M $2.92 $647.0M 15.8% 9.3%
FY2023 $6.7B $680.6M $2.52 $973.4M 14.5% 8.6%
FY2022 $6.4B $682.0M $2.52 $389.5M 13.6% 7.9%
FY2021 $6.3B $755.3M $2.80 $550.3M 16.1% 9.6%
FY2020 $5.6B $747.4M $2.78 $816.0M 17.8% 11.0%
FY2019 $5.3B $702.7M $2.62 $773.1M 17.9% 11.0%
FY2018 $5.4B $933.4M $3.50 $652.1M 16.7% 12.6%
FY2017 $4.8B $477.4M $1.86 $632.9M 14.5% 11.0%
FY2016 $4.4B $472.3M $1.84 $504.3M 14.5% 18.8%

Source: annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR. Figures in USD.

Executive summary

McCormick & Company has demonstrated mature, steady growth, with revenue compounding at 5.0% annually over the past decade.

McCormick & Company returns on capital have been average, hovering around 10.9% ROIC over the decade.

Over the decade, McCormick & Company shows that the company has leveraged its balance sheet to sustain operations.

Benjamin Graham lens

Under Benjamin Graham's formula using SEC EDGAR fundamentals, McCormick & Company is modeled at 5.3% normalized earnings growth with a 5.1% bond-yield adjustment. The resulting Graham intrinsic value estimate is $48.13 per share.

MKC stock: frequently asked questions

What is the intrinsic value of Mccormick & Co. Inc. (MKC) stock?

Using Benjamin Graham's revised formula, V = EPS × (8.5 + 2g) × 4.4 / Y, with reported diluted earnings per share, a 5.3% normalized growth rate (capped at 15%) and a 5.1% AAA corporate bond yield, MKC's intrinsic value is about $48.13 per share.

Is MKC stock undervalued?

At $46.35 (close on Oct 17, 2026), MKC trades 4% below its Graham value of $48.13. On Graham's terms that leaves a margin of safety. A formula is a starting point for research, not a recommendation.

How fast has Mccormick & Co. Inc. grown?

Revenue went from $4.4B in fiscal 2016 to $6.8B in fiscal 2025, a compound annual growth rate of 5.0%. Net income was $789.4M in fiscal 2025.

Does Mccormick & Co. Inc. generate free cash flow?

Mccormick & Co. Inc. generated $740.4M of free cash flow (operating cash flow minus capital expenditures) in fiscal 2025. Free cash flow was positive in 10 of the last 10 reported years.

What is MKC's return on invested capital?

Average ROIC over the last 10 fiscal years was 10.9%, and average return on equity was 20.2%. Sustained ROIC above about 15% usually points to a durable competitive advantage.

Where does this MKC data come from?

From Mccormick & Co. Inc.'s annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR, most recently filed Jun 25, 2026. Prices are end-of-day snapshots; valuations are formula outputs, not investment advice.

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