McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC) fair value analysis
S&P 500 · Updated 2026-09-07
McCormick & Company, Incorporated is a manufacturer and distributor of spices, seasonings, and flavorings for both consumer and commercial customers. The company operates globally, serving markets across North America, Europe, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific regions.
Forward Fair Value verdict
UndervaluedBased on TickrTrends' weekly Forward Fair Value model, MKC is trading at more than a 25% discount to estimated fair value.
MKC currently ranks #8 of 64 Consumer Defensive stocks by discount to Forward Fair Value. It has screened as Undervalued for 3 consecutive weekly runs.
- Last price
- $52.08
- Sector
- Consumer Defensive
- 12-month range
- $46.58–$69.90
Derived indicators
Coarse bands from TickrTrends' weekly models; exact figures are part of the full report.
- Quality grade
- F
- Momentum grade
- A
- Leverage
- Moderate
- Margin trend
- Stable
- Revenue growth
- Modest
- RSI zone
- Neutral
- 52-week position
- The bottom quarter of its range
- DCF cross-check
- Overvalued
What our data shows for MKC
- Our model validated 17 trailing price-to-earnings windows for MKC, built from quarterly earnings records.
- Shares are trading in the lower third of their 12-month price range of $46.58–$69.90.
- The 14-day relative strength index sits at a neutral 44.
- 3 of the last 12 weekly snapshots showed positive price momentum.
The exact numbers are one step away
- The precise Forward Fair Value dollar figure for MKC
- 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
How Forward Fair Value works
TickrTrends computes a Forward Fair Value for every covered stock each week: a conservatively normalized historical price-to-earnings multiple is applied to the analyst-consensus earnings estimate for the next full fiscal year. Every input window is validated for continuity and every result is screened for plausibility before publication.
Recent MKC news
TickrTrends' derived news-sentiment signal for MKC is currently mixed, computed from recent coverage.
- McCormick & Company Stock Outlook: Is Wall Street Bullish or Bearish? (finance.yahoo.com, 2026-08-20)
TickrTrends take: McCormick & Company operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, which typically attracts investors seeking stable, less volatile holdings. TickrTrends currently derives an Undervalued verdict for MKC, suggesting the stock may be trading below levels justified by its fundamentals. For valuation-focused readers, the relevant question becomes whether Wall Street's current sentiment reflects an opportunity to accumulate shares at a discount or signals uncertainty about the company's ability to justify higher valuations in the future. - Why McCormick’s (MKC) Dividend History Gives It a Cleaner Income-Tax Profile (finance.yahoo.com, 2026-07-08)
TickrTrends take: McCormick's dividend structure offers tax efficiency benefits that may support shareholder returns, which is relevant context for evaluating its current undervalued status in the Consumer Defensive sector. Investors focused on total returns rather than price appreciation alone should monitor whether the company's tax-efficient dividend practices provide a meaningful advantage relative to its valuation metrics. This income profile could be a factor supporting the stock's defensive characteristics, though valuation readers should continue tracking whether earnings growth and cash flow justify the current undervalued assessment. - McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript (seekingalpha.com, 2026-06-25)
TickrTrends take: McCormick & Company operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, a category typically characterized by stable demand and defensive characteristics that often support valuation multiples. TickrTrends currently derives an Undervalued verdict for MKC, suggesting the market may not be fully pricing in the company's earnings power or growth prospects relative to its peers in the sector. Investors focused on valuation should monitor the Q2 2026 earnings results for trends in pricing power, cost management, and international expansion that could justify or challenge the current undervalued assessment.
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TickrTrends weekly updates
- 2026-09-07 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-09-06 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-08-31 — TickrTrends initiated weekly Forward Fair Value coverage of this stock.
Frequently asked questions
Is MKC stock undervalued?
Based on TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value model (updated 2026-09-07), MKC 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 MKC's TickrTrends verdict?
MKC's current verdict is Undervalued, refreshed with every weekly Forward Fair Value run.
How does MKC compare to other Consumer Defensive stocks?
MKC ranks #8 of 64 Consumer Defensive stocks in TickrTrends' coverage when sorted by discount to Forward Fair Value.
Is MKC overbought or oversold?
MKC's 14-day RSI is in neutral territory - neither overbought nor oversold.
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