McCormickMEX:MKC 65 FCF Margin % is 0.98% as of Feb. 2026, which is 92% below its 10-year median of 11.87. GuruFocus rates MEX:MKC with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,416.54 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,956 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, McCormick ranks better than 78.89% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. McCormick's Free Cash Flow for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was MXN317 Mil. McCormick's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was MXN32,270 Mil. Therefore, McCormick's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 0.98%.
The historical rank and industry rank for McCormick's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:MKC'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.13 Med: 11.87 Max: 14.61
Current: 9.6
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of McCormick was 14.61%. The lowest was 6.13%. And the median was 11.87%.
MEX:MKC's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 78.89% of 1956
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 2.155
vs MEX:MKC: 9.60
McCormick FCF Margin % Related Terms
McCormick FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for McCormick's FCF Margin % can be seen below:
* 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.
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, McCormick's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF 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 FCF Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, McCormick's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where McCormick's FCF 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 (MEX:MKC) has a FCF Margin % of 0.98% as of Feb. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on McCormick and its competitors. This is 92% below median its historical median of 11.87. Over the past decade, McCormick's FCF Margin % has ranged from 6.13 to 14.61. According to the industry distribution chart, McCormick ranks #413 out of 1956 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 21.1%.
Is McCormick's FCF Margin % too high?
McCormick's current FCF Margin % of 0.98% is 92% below median its 10-year median of 11.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.13 to a high of 14.61. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median FCF Margin % is 2.16. McCormick's value of 0.98% is 54.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, McCormick ranks #413 out of 1956 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 65/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does McCormick's FCF Margin % compare to HRL and JBS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, McCormick ranks #413 out of 1956 companies for FCF Margin %. This places McCormick in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.16. McCormick's value of 0.98% is 54.5% below this benchmark. Historically, McCormick's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 6.13 to 14.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.87 vs. the industry median of 2.16, McCormick has consistently been below 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 FCF Margin % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median FCF Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 2.16, based on 1,956 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. McCormick's current FCF Margin % of 0.98% is 54.5% below 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on McCormick and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. McCormick's current FCF Margin % is 0.98%, which is 92% below median its own 10-year median of 11.87. 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 (MEX:MKC) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,416.54, compared to a current price of MXN833.57 — trading 41.2% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 0.98%, which is 92% below median its 10-year median of 11.87 and 54.5% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 2.16. McCormick's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For McCormick (MEX:MKC), the current FCF Margin % is 0.98% 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 (MEX:MKC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, McCormick stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN833.57 is trading 41.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,416.54.
GuruFocus considers McCormick to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:MKC:
FCF Margin %: 0.98% (92% below median its 10-year median of 11.87)
GF Value™: MXN1,416.54 vs. price of MXN833.57 (41.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 54.5% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#413 of 1956)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:MKC 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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