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McCormick (McCormick) GF Value Rank

: 9 (As of Today)
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McCormick has the GF Value Rank of 9.

The GF Value Rank is determined by the price-to-GF-Value (P/GF Value) ratio, a proprietary metric calculated based on historical multiples along with an adjustment factor based on a company's past returns and growth and future estimates of the business' performance.

GuruFocus found that for valuation, we cannot simply give stocks a better GF Value rank simply because they have a lower P/GF Value ratio. Backtesting shows that over the long term, the two worst-performing groups are the most expensive group (with the highest P/GF Value ratio) and the least expensive group (with the lowest P/GF Value ratio).

We can understand why the most expensive group underperforms. We were initially puzzled by the underperformance of the least expensive group, but we realized there is a reason why some stocks are super cheap. If they look too undervalued, it is often because the businesses behind them are poor quality. The market realized this and gave them low valuations. In a way, the market is efficient.

After multiple backtesting analyses, we granted the stocks in third-cheapest percentile the highest GF Value rank, as they have performed the best over a full market cycle. Stock performance is actually not as sensitive to valuation as it is to growth and profitability. On average, the companies in the 20%-50% valuation groups have similar performances. Therefore, we should avoid the most expensive and the least expensive stocks. We can be more tolerant of valuation.

Please click GF Score to see more details on the GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.


Competitive Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, McCormick's GF Value Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Value Rank 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 GF Value Rank Distribution

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, McCormick's GF Value Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where McCormick's GF Value Rank falls into.



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McCormick (McCormick) Business Description

Address
24 Schilling Road, Suite 1, Hunt Valley, MD, USA, 21031
In its more-than 130-year history, McCormick has grown to become the leading global manufacturer, marketer, and distributor of spices, herbs, extracts, seasonings, and other flavorings. Beyond end consumers, McCormick's customer base also includes top quick-service restaurants, retail grocery chains, and other packaged food and beverage manufacturers. And its reach is global, with nearly 40% of sales generated beyond its home turf to include 150 other countries and territories. In addition to its namesake brand, the firm's portfolio includes Old Bay, Zatarain's, Thai Kitchen, Frank's RedHot, French's, and the Cholula brand.
Executives
Jeffery D Schwartz officer: Vice President, Gen Counsel 18 LOVETON CIRCLE, SPARKS MD 21152
Michael D Mangan director 2041 ISLA VISTA LANE, NAPLES FL 34105
Jacques Tapiero director MCCORMICK & COMPANY, INC., SPARKS MD 21152
Andrew Foust officer: President, Americas 24 SCHILLING ROAD, SUITE 1, HUNT VALLEY MD 21031
Ana Sanchez officer: President EMEA 24 SCHILLING ROAD, SUITE 1, HUNT VALLEY MD 21031
Katherine Jenkins officer: C.S.O. & SVP Investor Relation 24 SCHILLING ROAD, SUITE 1, HUNT VALLEY MD 21031
Lawrence Erik Kurzius director, officer: Chairman, President & CEO 18 LOVETON CIRCLE, SPARKS MD 21152
Sarah Piper officer: Chief Human Relations Officer 24 SCHILLING ROAD, SUITE 1, HUNT VALLEY MD 21031
Brendan M Foley officer: President Global Consumer 18 LOVETON CIRCLE, SPARKS MD 21152
Preston Margaret M V director MERCANTILE-SAFE DEPOSIT & TRUST CO, 2 HOPKINS PLZ, BALTIMORE MD 21201
Michael R Smith officer: Executive VP & CFO 18 LOVETON CIRCLE, SPARKS MD 21152
Patricia A Little director 999 W BIG BEAVER ROAD, TROY MI 48084
Malcolm Swift officer: President Global Industrial & 18 LOVETON CIRCLE, SPARKS MD 21152
Lisa Manzone officer: Sr. VP Global Human Relations 18 LOVETON CIRCLE, SPARKS MD 21152
Maritza Gomez Montiel director C/O APTARGROUP, INC., 265 EXCHANGE DRIVE, SUITE 100, CRYSTAL LAKE IL 60014