McCormickFRA:MCX -0.47%69 OCF Margin % is 2.72% as of Feb. 2026, which is 82% below its 10-year median of 15.21. 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 1,955 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, McCormick ranks better than 73.66% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for McCormick's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:MCX'
s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.26 Med: 15.21 Max: 18.59
Current: 12.62
During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of McCormick was 18.59%. The lowest was 10.26%. And the median was 15.21%.
FRA:MCX's OCF Margin % is ranked better than 73.66% of 1955
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 6.47
vs FRA:MCX: 12.62
McCormick OCF Margin % Related Terms
McCormick OCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for McCormick's OCF 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 OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF 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 OCF Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, McCormick's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where McCormick's OCF 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 OCF Margin % of 2.72% as of Feb. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on McCormick and its competitors. This is 82% below median its historical median of 15.21. Over the past decade, McCormick's OCF Margin % has ranged from 10.26 to 18.59. According to the industry distribution chart, McCormick ranks #515 out of 1955 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 26.3%.
Is McCormick's OCF Margin % too high?
McCormick's current OCF Margin % of 2.72% is 82% below median its 10-year median of 15.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.26 to a high of 18.59. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median OCF Margin % is 6.47. McCormick's value of 2.72% is 58% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, McCormick ranks #515 out of 1955 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 OCF Margin % compare to HRL and JBS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, McCormick ranks #515 out of 1955 companies for OCF Margin %. This puts McCormick in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 6.47. McCormick's value of 2.72% is 58% below this benchmark. Historically, McCormick's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 10.26 to 18.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.21 vs. the industry median of 6.47, 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 OCF Margin % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median OCF Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 6.47, based on 1,955 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. McCormick's current OCF Margin % of 2.72% is 58% 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on McCormick and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median OCF Margin % is 6.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. McCormick's current OCF Margin % is 2.72%, which is 82% below median its own 10-year median of 15.21. 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 OCF Margin % is 2.72%, which is 82% below median its 10-year median of 15.21 and 58% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 6.47. 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 OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For McCormick (FRA:MCX), the current OCF Margin % is 2.72% 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:
OCF Margin %: 2.72% (82% below median its 10-year median of 15.21)
GF Value™: €69.37 vs. price of €40.63 (41.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 58% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#515 of 1955)
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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