What Is MKC Fair Value?
McCormick & Company (MKC) fair value estimate using multiple valuation models, updated daily.
As of October 14, 2026, McCormick & Company (MKC) has a composite fair value estimate of $45.53 based on four valuation models: DCF (41% weight), Graham Number (29% weight), PEG (29% weight), and DDM (0% weight). The current market price is $44.80, suggesting the stock is fair value by 1.6%.
Data as of October 14, 2026 (today)
Composite Fair Value
Fair Value3 of 4 models$45.53
vs. current price of $44.80(+1.6%)
How Is MKC Fair Value Calculated?
Four independent models estimate what MKC is worth. Each uses different inputs and assumptions. The composite blends them by weight.
MKC Intrinsic Value
Forward-looking models based on future cash flows
DCF (Discounted Cash Flow)
41% weightEstimates how much cash the company will generate over the next 10 years, then calculates what all that future cash is worth in today's dollars. Includes a 15% safety cushion. Try the standalone DCF calculator →
$49.40
+10.3%Fair Value
Inputs used
DDM (Dividend Discount Model)
0% weightIf a company pays you dividends, this model asks: how much are all those future dividend payments worth today? Only works for stocks that pay dividends. Try the intrinsic value calculator →
N/A
This stock does not pay a dividend, so the DDM cannot be applied. The composite adjusts by redistributing this weight to the other models.
MKC Fair Value
Current fundamentals: earnings, assets, and growth rate
Graham Number (Value Investing)
29% weightCreated by legendary investor Benjamin Graham. It looks at two things: how much the company earns (EPS) and what its assets are worth (Book Value), then calculates the maximum price a careful investor should pay. Try the fair value calculator →
$42.54
-5.0%Fair Value
Inputs used
PEG (Price/Earnings to Growth)
29% weightChecks if you're paying a fair price for the company's growth. A fast-growing company deserves a higher price than a slow one. This model finds the right price based on how fast earnings are growing.
$30.91
-31.0%Overvalued
Inputs used
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Your DCF Fair Value
Current price $44.80 is 10.3% below this estimate
View 10-year cash flow projections
| Year | Projected FCF (Free Cash Flow) | Present Value |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $768.9M | $720.1M |
| Year 2 | $796.8M | $698.8M |
| Year 3 | $825.7M | $678.2M |
| Year 4 | $855.6M | $658.1M |
| Year 5 | $886.6M | $638.7M |
| Year 6 | $918.7M | $619.8M |
| Year 7 | $952.0M | $601.5M |
| Year 8 | $986.6M | $583.7M |
| Year 9 | $1.02B | $566.5M |
| Year 10 | $1.06B | $549.7M |
| Terminal Value | $25.37B | $13.16B |
What Are MKC's Key Financial Metrics?
Earnings & Growth
Current Price
$44.80
EPS (TTM)
$5.53
Forward P/E
13.9
Profit Margin
19.4%
Cash & Balance Sheet
Free Cash Flow
742M
EBITDA
1.5B
Book Value
$26.03
Total Debt
5B
What Do Analysts Say About MKC?
Low
$47.00
Average
$54.85
High
$65.00
Upside
+22.4%
MKC Fair Value FAQ
What is the fair value of MKC?
Based on our composite model (DCF 35%, Graham 25%, PEG 25%, DDM 15%), MKC's estimated fair value is $45.53. The stock is currently trading at $44.80, which makes it fair value by our analysis.
How is MKC's fair value calculated?
We use four valuation methods: Discounted Cash Flow (DCF), Graham Number, PEG-based Fair Value, and Dividend Discount Model (for dividend-paying stocks). The composite score weights DCF at 35%, Graham and PEG at 25% each, and DDM at 15%. When a model can't be applied, its weight is redistributed proportionally.
Is MKC overvalued or undervalued?
Based on our analysis, MKC is fair value. The current price of $44.80 is 1.6% below our estimated fair value of $45.53.
What do Wall Street analysts say about MKC?
13 analysts cover McCormick & Company with a consensus rating of "Buy." The average price target is $54.85, ranging from $47.00 to $65.00. This implies 22.4% upside from the current price.