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Total Payout Yield % is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchases of shares and dividends based on its Market Cap. It is a measure of shareholder return.
McCormick's current Total Payout Yield % is 3.65%.
McCormick Total Payout Yield % Explanation
Similar to Dividend Yield, Total Payout Yield % is a measurement of shareholder return. Dividends is not the only way that companies are able to distribute their excess cash back to the shareholders. The other way to distribute the cash is a stock repurchase. The stock repurchase buys back the company's own shares from the marketplace. This results in a reduced number of oustanding shares, making each share worth a greater percentage of the corporation.
McCormick Total Payout Yield % Related Terms
McCormick Total Payout Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for McCormick's Total Payout Yield % 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.
MEX:MKC vs JBS, HRL, SJM: Total Payout Yield % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, McCormick's Total Payout Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Total Payout Yield % 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 Total Payout Yield % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, McCormick's Total Payout Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where McCormick's Total Payout Yield % 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 Total Payout Yield % of 3.65 as of Jul. 14, 2026. Total Payout Yield is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Market Cap. View historical data on McCormick and its competitors.
Is McCormick's Total Payout Yield % too high?
McCormick's current Total Payout Yield % is 3.65. 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 Total Payout Yield % compare to JBS and HRL?
McCormick's Total Payout Yield % of 3.65 can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Total Payout Yield % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Total Payout Yield % depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Total Payout Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Total Payout Yield % mean?
A high Total Payout Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total Payout Yield is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Market Cap. View historical data on McCormick and its competitors. McCormick's current Total Payout Yield % is 3.65. 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 MXN1,355.04, compared to a current price of MXN940.00 — trading 30.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Payout Yield % is 3.65. 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 Total Payout Yield % calculated?
Total Payout Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For McCormick (MEX:MKC), the current Total Payout Yield % is 3.65 as of Jul. 14, 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 MXN940.00 is trading 30.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,355.04.
GuruFocus considers McCormick to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:MKC:
Total Payout Yield %: 3.65
GF Value™: MXN1,355.04 vs. price of MXN940.00 (30.6% below fair value)
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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