McCormick & Company Incorporated (MKC) carries a Roarable Rating of C (Hold) with 62/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.
As of 2026-11-02, McCormick & Company Incorporated (NYSE: MKC) is rated C (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 62/100 at a spot price of $47.29 (+1.05% 1D, market cap $12.59B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 13/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 7/20, Executive Insider Alignment 14/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 11/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 17/20. Across 146 tracked Consumer Staples issuers, MKC ranks #36 in composite RQD confidence.
Within the Consumer Staples sector (Packaged Foods), MKC carries a Roarable C (62/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 16.0x, gross margin of 37.9%, and ROIC of 9.7%. By comparison, SJM (The J.M. Smucker Company) holds a D+ grade (55/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 2.8%, cap $13.49B) and GIS (General Mills Inc.) posts a D+ grade (52/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 3.8%, cap $17.82B). Among the 5-stock peer group, MKC leads on earnings multiple (16.0x) while MKC leads on capital efficiency (9.7% ROIC).
Per MKC's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-11-30, CIK 0000063754), McCormick & Company Incorporated generated $6.84B in revenue (+1.7% YoY), $789.4M in net income, and $654.4M in free cash flow against $13.20B in total assets and $3.11B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction.. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
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SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 85% Net Buy • Cannibal Buyback (-2.64% YoY Shares)
Altman Z-Score 2.12 (WATCH ZONE (1.8–3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 7/9
Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-13 pts vs max)
Even with a 62/100 (C) score, MKC faces multiple-compression risk if 16.0x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.
Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.
Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-2.64% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 35.4% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.
Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($48.72) or 200D SMA ($53.14) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($48.14) toward Bear Floor ($37.55).
McCormick & Company Incorporated (MKC) advanced +1.05% to $47.29, trading at 14% of its 52-week range ($43.25 – $72.41). Solid 38% profit margin (10% return on capital), mixed timing at 16x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.
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vs. +1.7% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
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Across 146 tracked Consumer Staples securities in the Roarable RQD universe, McCormick & Company Incorporated (MKC) ranks #36 by composite RQD confidence (62/100, grade C) and #28 by equity capitalization ($12.59B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, MKC leads on earnings valuation at 16.0x trailing P/E, while MKC leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 9.7% ROIC and 37.9% gross margin. MKC currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 62/100 (C).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MKC
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McCormick & Company Incorporated | C | 62/100 | 16.0x | 37.9% | 9.7% | +1.05% | $12.59B | Benchmark Subject |
| SJM The J.M. Smucker Company | D+ | 55/100 | — | 33.5% | 2.8% | +2.88% | $13.49B | /sjm-vs-mkc → |
| GIS General Mills Inc. | D+ | 52/100 | — | 33.6% | 3.8% | +2.91% | $17.82B | /gis-vs-mkc → |
| DAR Darling Ingredients Inc. | D+ | 55/100 | 138.6x | 24.0% | 3.1% | +1.05% | $8.70B | /dar-vs-mkc → |
| BG Bunge Limited | E | 32/100 | 22.6x | 20.1% | 3.3% | +0.65% | $18.45B | /bg-vs-mkc → |
In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-11-30), McCormick & Company Incorporated (MKC) reported GAAP revenue of $6.84B (+1.7% vs. FY2024 revenue of $6.72B , and +2.7% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $789.4M, operating cash flow of $962.2M, and free cash flow of $654.4M (+5.7% YoY). On the balance sheet, MKC closed FY2025 with $13.20B in total assets against $3.11B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 2.12, Piotroski F-Score: 7/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 (FY) | 2025-11-30 | $6.84B | $789.4M | $962.2M | $654.4M | $13.20B | $3.11B |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2024-11-30 | $6.72B | $788.5M | $921.9M | $619.3M | $13.07B | $3.59B |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2023-11-30 | $6.66B | $680.6M | $1.24B | $937.5M | $7.99B | $1.87B |
As of 2026-11-02, McCormick & Company Incorporated (NYSE: MKC) is rated C (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 62/100 at a spot price of $47.29 (+1.05% 1D, market cap $12.59B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 13/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 7/20, Executive Insider Alignment 14/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 11/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 17/20. Across 146 tracked Consumer Staples issuers, MKC ranks #36 in composite RQD confidence.
Within the Consumer Staples sector (Packaged Foods), MKC carries a Roarable C (62/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 16.0x, gross margin of 37.9%, and ROIC of 9.7%. By comparison, SJM (The J.M. Smucker Company) holds a D+ grade (55/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 2.8%, cap $13.49B) and GIS (General Mills Inc.) posts a D+ grade (52/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 3.8%, cap $17.82B). Among the 5-stock peer group, MKC leads on earnings multiple (16.0x) while MKC leads on capital efficiency (9.7% ROIC).
Per MKC's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-11-30, CIK 0000063754), McCormick & Company Incorporated generated $6.84B in revenue (+1.7% YoY), $789.4M in net income, and $654.4M in free cash flow against $13.20B in total assets and $3.11B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction.. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
MKC last traded at $47.29 (+1.05% on volume of 4,298,954 shares), positioning the stock -2.94% below its 50-day simple moving average ($48.72) and -11.01% below its 200-day simple moving average ($53.14). Across its 52-week range of $43.25 to $72.41, MKC sits at the 13.9% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 47.8 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±5.2% ($44.83 to $49.75).
Why MKC Stock advanced +1.05% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. Solid 38% profit margin (10% return on capital), mixed timing at 16x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.
Per the Roarable RQD rating, MKC scores 62 out of 100, a letter grade of C, with the verdict "Roarable Hold — Fair / Balanced Risk-Reward." The five pillars are:
For a prospective investor, the upside case rests on the insider-conviction pillar and a balance sheet that the RQD rating scores as reasonably sound. The valuation tradeoff is that the 13 / 20 cash-engine score and the 7 / 20 institutional-flow score temper enthusiasm: cash generation and institutional support are not strong enough to make the stock stand out. The RQD verdict of "Hold" reflects this balance of constructive and cautious signals. This is an analytical summary, not personalized financial advice.
| Period | Revenue | Operating Income | Net Income | EPS | FCF | Cash | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2025 | $6840.3M | $1070.8M | $789.4M | N/A | $654.4M | $95.9M | $3105.8M |
| FY 2024 | $6723.7M | $1060.3M | $788.5M | N/A | $619.3M | $186.1M | $3593.6M |
| FY 2023 | $6662.2M | $963.0M | $680.6M | N/A | $937.5M | N/A | $1870.7M |
Per the market data, gross margin is 37.9%, operating margin 15.7%, and net margin 11.5%, with ROIC at 9.7%. Per the RQD rating, the Altman Z-Score is 2.12 and the Piotroski F-Score is 7/9, with a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.54. Reported debt fell from $3593.6M in FY 2024 to $3105.8M in FY 2025, while cash fell from $186.1M to $95.9M over the same period. Per the financials, FCF declined from $937.5M in FY 2023 to $654.4M in FY 2025.
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Welcome to the MKC (McCormick & Company Incorporated) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 62/100 (Roarable Hold — Fair / Balanced Risk-Reward) in Packaged Foods. Bulls point to operating leverage and sector positioning, while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.
Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on MKC, but look at what you are paying: 16.0x trailing P/E with 37.9% gross margins. Unless McCormick & Company Incorporated expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.
Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on MKC, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Packaged Foods and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $46.80 (52-wk range $43.25 - $72.41), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.
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