FMC Corporation (FMC) fair value analysis
S&P 500 · Updated 2026-10-19
FMC price how computed
Forward Fair Value verdict
UndervaluedFMC is trading at more than a 25% discount to estimated fair value.
Based on TickrTrends' weekly Forward Fair Value model.
- Last price
- $8.56
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- 12-month range
- $8.56–$30.63
- Market cap
- $1.07B
- From 52-week high
- -72.1%
- Shares outstanding
- 125M
- Rank in Basic Materials by discount to fair value
- #20 of 26
Last price is the 2026-10-01 month-start close, the freshest stored price; the chart runs through 2026-09-11.
FMC Corporation is a global agricultural sciences company that produces crop protection products, plant health solutions, and professional pest management products. The company operates in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and other international markets.
FMC currently ranks #20 of 26 Basic Materials stocks by discount to fair value. It has screened as Undervalued for 10 consecutive weekly runs.
Fundamentals (4 quarters) how computed
- Market cap
- $1.07B
- P/E (trailing)
- 4x
- Revenue (TTM)
- $3.25B
- Net margin
- -84.8%
- EPS (TTM)
- $2.12
- Gross margin
- 39.5%
- Debt / equity
- 2.62
- Revenue growth (3-yr avg)
- -3.9%
- Shares outstanding
- 125M
Derived indicators how computed
- Quality grade
- F
- Margin trend
- Contracting
- 52-week position
- The bottom quarter of its range
Technicals how computed
- RSI (14-day)
- 52 · neutral
- 50-day average
- $11.16
- 200-day average
- $13.49
- Moving-average state
- 50-day below 200-day (death cross state); price below both averages
What our data shows for FMC
- Our model validated 16 trailing price-to-earnings windows for FMC, built from quarterly earnings records.
- Shares are trading in the lower third of their 12-month price range of $8.56–$30.63.
- The 14-day relative strength index sits at a neutral 52.
The exact numbers are one step away
- The precise Forward Fair Value dollar figure for FMC
- Exact discount / premium to today's price
- The normalized historical P/E behind the estimate, and how many quarters support it
- Forward EPS input and fiscal-year basis
- Screeners and rankings across the full S&P 500 and Nasdaq universes
Forward Fair Value applies a conservatively normalized historical price-to-earnings multiple to the consensus earnings estimate for the next full fiscal year; how TickrTrends computes it.
Recent FMC news
TickrTrends' derived news-sentiment signal for FMC is currently leaning positive, computed from recent coverage.
- FMC Maintained by Citigroup -- Price Target Lowered to $6.00 (gurufocus.com, 2026-10-19)
TickrTrends take: Citigroup's reduction of its price target for FMC to $6 per share represents a reassessment of near-term valuation, yet TickrTrends currently maintains an undervalued designation for the Basic Materials company. A valuation-focused reader should monitor whether this analyst adjustment reflects sector-wide pressures or company-specific concerns, as the disconnect between the analyst target and the undervalued assessment could indicate either an opportunity or a signal that consensus expectations are shifting. The maintenance rating alongside the lowered target warrants attention to FMC's fundamentals and how they compare to the current market price relative to TickrTrends' valuation model. - FMC Corp (FMC) Shares Rebound 1.7% After Q3 Revenue and EBITDA Forecast Cut (gurufocus.com, 2026-10-16)
TickrTrends take: FMC's recent share rebound following a revenue and EBITDA forecast reduction suggests the market may have already priced in some negative expectations for the company. Given that TickrTrends currently derives an undervalued verdict for FMC within the Basic Materials sector, valuation-focused readers should monitor whether the company's forward guidance adjustments create a gap between its intrinsic value and current market price. The key consideration is whether the forecast cuts represent a temporary setback in the chemical and agricultural inputs market or signal a more structural challenge to the company's earnings power going forward. - FMC Downgraded by Jefferies -- Price Target Lowered to $5.00 (gurufocus.com, 2026-10-16)
TickrTrends take: FMC has received a downgrade from Jefferies with a revised price target, which represents a significant reduction in analyst expectations for the company. Despite this negative analyst action, TickrTrends' current assessment maintains that FMC remains undervalued within the Basic Materials sector, suggesting a potential disconnect between traditional analyst ratings and the company's valuation metrics. Investors tracking valuation fundamentals should monitor whether FMC's underlying financial metrics support the undervalued designation or if the Jefferies downgrade signals deteriorating conditions that may warrant a reassessment of the valuation thesis.
More FMC news
- FMC (FMC) Shares Plunge Nearly 31% After Q3 Outlook Revision (gurufocus.com, 2026-10-15)
- FMC closes lower by 31% on outlook (FMC:NYSE) (seekingalpha.com, 2026-10-15)
- FMC Maintained by Mizuho -- Price Target Lowered to $12.00 (gurufocus.com, 2026-10-13)
- FMC Corporation: The Shorts Have A Point (NYSE:FMC) (seekingalpha.com, 2026-10-12)
- BNP Paribas Cardif: Competition Commission okays BNP Paribas-IndiaFirst Life Insurance deal (economictimes.indiatimes.com, 2026-09-29)
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TickrTrends weekly updates
- 2026-10-19 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-12 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-11 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-10 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-06 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-09-28 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-09-21 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-09-17 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
Frequently asked questions
Is FMC stock undervalued?
Based on TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value model (updated 2026-10-19), FMC is trading at more than a 25% discount to estimated fair value and screens as undervalued. The exact fair value and discount are available to subscribers.
What is FMC's TickrTrends verdict?
FMC's current verdict is Undervalued, refreshed with every weekly Forward Fair Value run.
How does FMC compare to other Basic Materials stocks?
FMC ranks #20 of 26 Basic Materials stocks in TickrTrends' coverage by discount to fair value.
Is FMC overbought or oversold?
FMC's 14-day RSI is in neutral territory - neither overbought nor oversold.
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