McCormick & Company, Incorporated
MKCConsumer DefensiveNASDAQPackaged Foods
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Daily timeframeMcCormick & Company, Incorporated manufactures, markets, and distributes herbs, spices, seasoning mixes, condiments, and other flavorful products to the food industry. The company carries a $13.90B market cap, placing it firmly in the large-cap category. It operates in two segments, Consumer and Flavor Solutions.
Market Cap
$13.90B
Beta
0.63
P/E (TTM)
8.81
P/E (Fwd)
15.64
EPS (TTM)
$5.87
EPS (Fwd)
$3.30
ROE
24.7%
ROA
5.1%
Cash
$331.2M
Total Debt
$4.93B
Free CF
$714.0M
52W Change
-27.6%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
On the balance sheet, MKC has $331.2M in cash with $4.93B in obligations. The ability to service this debt comfortably depends on continued operational cash generation. The company generates $714.0M in free cash flow annually, which funds everything from R&D to shareholder returns without needing external financing. Return on equity stands at 24.7%, which is strong for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. An ROA of 5.1% suggests reasonable efficiency in deploying the company's asset base. Revenue has been relatively flat, moving from $6.35B (2022) to $6.84B (2025).
The relatively low beta of 0.63 suggests MKC is a less volatile holding compared to the broader index. McCormick & Company, Incorporated carries a heavier debt load relative to its cash position, which introduces financial risk that investors should weigh. These risk factors are not exhaustive — macroeconomic shifts, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics can all influence McCormick & Company, Incorporated's trajectory.