McCormickFRA:MCX -0.47%69 Net Margin % is 54.55% as of Feb. 2026, which is 369% above its 10-year median of 11.64. 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 1,952 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, McCormick ranks better than 95.59% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. McCormick's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was €865 Mil. McCormick's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was €1,585 Mil. Therefore, McCormick's net margin for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 54.55%.
The historical rank and industry rank for McCormick's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:MCX'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.09 Med: 11.64 Max: 23.2
Current: 23.2
FRA:MCX's Net Margin % is ranked better than 95.59% of 1952
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.51
vs FRA:MCX: 23.20
McCormick (FRA:MCX) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
McCormick Net Margin % Related Terms
McCormick Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for McCormick's Net 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 Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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 Net Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, McCormick's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where McCormick's Net 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 Net Margin % of 54.55% as of Feb. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on McCormick and its competitors. This is 369% above median its historical median of 11.64. Over the past decade, McCormick's Net Margin % has ranged from 10.09 to 23.20. According to the industry distribution chart, McCormick ranks #86 out of 1952 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 4.4%.
Is McCormick's Net Margin % too high?
McCormick's current Net Margin % of 54.55% is 369% above median its 10-year median of 11.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.09 to a high of 23.20. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Net Margin % is 3.51. McCormick's value of 54.55% is 1454.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, McCormick ranks #86 out of 1952 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 Net Margin % compare to HRL and JBS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, McCormick ranks #86 out of 1952 companies for Net Margin %. This places McCormick in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.51. McCormick's value of 54.55% is 1454.1% above this benchmark. Historically, McCormick's own Net Margin % has ranged from 10.09 to 23.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.64 vs. the industry median of 3.51, 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 Net Margin % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Net Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 3.51, based on 1,952 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. McCormick's current Net Margin % of 54.55% is 1454.1% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on McCormick and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. McCormick's current Net Margin % is 54.55%, which is 369% above median its own 10-year median of 11.64. 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 Net Margin % is 54.55%, which is 369% above median its 10-year median of 11.64 and 1454.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.51. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For McCormick (FRA:MCX), the current Net Margin % is 54.55% 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:
Net Margin %: 54.55% (369% above median its 10-year median of 11.64)
GF Value™: €69.37 vs. price of €40.63 (41.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1454.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#86 of 1952)
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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