McCormickFRA:MCX -0.47%69 EBITDA Margin % is 15.76% as of Feb. 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 19.44. GuruFocus rates FRA:MCX with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €69.37 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,953 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, McCormick ranks better than 81.57% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. McCormick's EBITDA for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was €250 Mil. McCormick's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was €1,585 Mil. Therefore, McCormick's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 15.76%.
McCormick (FRA:MCX) EBITDA Margin % Explanation
EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.
McCormick EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
McCormick EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for McCormick's EBITDA Margin % can be seen below:
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FRA:MCX vs HRL, JBS, SJM: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, McCormick's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
McCormick EBITDA Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, McCormick's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where McCormick's EBITDA Margin % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
McCormick (FRA:MCX) has a EBITDA Margin % of 15.76% as of Feb. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on McCormick and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 19.44. Over the past decade, McCormick's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 17.09 to 21.38. According to the industry distribution chart, McCormick ranks #360 out of 1953 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 18.4%.
Is McCormick's EBITDA Margin % too high?
McCormick's current EBITDA Margin % of 15.76% is 19% below median its 10-year median of 19.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.09 to a high of 21.38. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EBITDA Margin % is 9.00. McCormick's value of 15.76% is 75.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, McCormick ranks #360 out of 1953 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, McCormick has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does McCormick's EBITDA Margin % compare to HRL and JBS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, McCormick ranks #360 out of 1953 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places McCormick in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 9.00. McCormick's value of 15.76% is 75.1% above this benchmark. Historically, McCormick's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 17.09 to 21.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.44 vs. the industry median of 9.00, McCormick has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBITDA Margin % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 9.00, based on 1,953 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. McCormick's current EBITDA Margin % of 15.76% is 75.1% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on McCormick and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 9.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. McCormick's current EBITDA Margin % is 15.76%, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 19.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is McCormick stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, McCormick (FRA:MCX) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €69.37, compared to a current price of €40.63 — trading 41.4% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 15.76%, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 19.44 and 75.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 9.00. McCormick's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For McCormick (FRA:MCX), the current EBITDA Margin % is 15.76% as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is McCormick (FRA:MCX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, McCormick stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €40.63 is trading 41.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €69.37.
GuruFocus considers McCormick to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:MCX:
EBITDA Margin %: 15.76% (19% below median its 10-year median of 19.44)
GF Value™: €69.37 vs. price of €40.63 (41.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 75.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#360 of 1953)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:MCX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
In its 135-plus-year history, McCormick has become the leading global manufacturer of spices, herbs, extracts, seasonings, and other flavorings. In addition to its namesake brand, the firm's portfolio includes Old Bay, Zatarain's, Thai Kitchen, Frank's RedHot, French's, and Cholula. This mix will be complemented by the pending addition of Unilever's food brands, primarily Knorr cooking aids and Hellmann's mayonnaise. After the deal close, the combined business is slated to generate 70% of sales from consumers and 30% from restaurants and other packaged food and beverage manufacturers. Around 40% of sales are slated to come from faster-growing emerging markets, with Europe (23%) and North America (36%) accounting for the remainder.
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