McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC) Fair Value 2026

MKC · Packaged Foods ·

By CirclFi Research Team · Data from SEC EDGAR, FRED & GDELT

Quality Score

8.0 /10

32 fundamental signals · 12 models active

Value Trap Risk

SAFE (0/100)

Quick Summary — As of 2026-08-28, McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC) trades at $55.33, versus a $38.98 median fair value across its 12 active models — 29.6% below the current price. QOC: 8.0/10. Value Trap Risk: 0/100 (SAFE). 12/13 models active. Within that set, the Bayesian DCF component alone returns $21.44.

Key Facts

Ticker
MKC
Price
$55.33
Quality Score
8.0/10
Value Trap Risk
0/100
Models Active
12/13
Last Updated
Strength: 12 independent models provide multi-angle coverage
Risk: Majority of models suggest overvaluation

Is McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC) Undervalued or Overvalued in 2026?

According to CirclFi’s 12-model valuation engine, McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC) appears overvalued as of : the median of 12 independent fair value estimates is $38.98, 29.6% below the current price of $55.33. Estimates range from $19.95 to $117.39. MKC scores 8.0/10 on fundamental quality and 0/100 on value-trap risk.

For context, the median US equity CirclFi rates trades at an implied -23.4% versus its own 13-model consensus, across 3,809 rated companies as of 2026-08-28. MKC’s -29.6% gap is wider than that market norm, and the Packaged Foods sector median is -16.7%. Full market index →

This verdict compares price to intrinsic value only — it is not a buy or sell rating. For the decision case (bull vs bear arguments, risk factors, peers), read Should You Buy McCormick & Company, Incorporated Stock in 2026? →

What Fair Value Does Each Model Give MKC?

12 Intrinsic Value Models vs. Current Price ($55.33)

Core Models (Unlocked)
Model Fair Value Upside
Intrinsic · High Conviction
 $21.44 -61.3%
Intrinsic · High Conviction
 $27.92 -49.5%
Ensemble · Medium Conviction
 $38.12 -31.1%
Scenario · High Conviction
 $39.84 -28.0%
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What Is MKC's Fair Value Range?

Spread across 12 independent models · $19.95 to $117.39

CirclFi's 12 active models place McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC) between $19.95 and $117.39 per share, a spread of 250% of the median. The median of that range — $38.98 — is the fair value CirclFi publishes for MKC, against a current price of $55.33.

Low · Sentiment SOTPHigh · ML-RIV
$19.95median $38.98$117.39
Where the range comes from
Most bearish modelSentiment SOTP$19.95
Most bullish modelML Residual Income$117.39
Model agreement2 bullish · 10 bearishwide

A band this wide is itself the finding. When independent methods land far apart, they are reading a business whose value depends heavily on which lens you apply — volatile earnings, heavy reinvestment, or an asset base that cash-flow and asset-based methods score differently. That disagreement is information: it says the choice of method matters more than usual for MKC. Treat the median as one reading among several and compare the individual models below before acting.

Every figure above is one model's standalone output on MKC, not a CirclFi price target. How each model works →

What Is McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC) Worth in 2026?

According to the CirclFi Deep Alpha Valuation Engine, McCormick & Company, Incorporated's intrinsic value is estimated at $38.98, suggesting the stock is overvalued at its current price of $55.33. With 10 out of 12 models flagging downside (-29.6% vs price), the market may be pricing in unsustainable growth. The most optimistic model, ML-RIV, places fair value at $117.39 (+112.2%), while Sentiment SOTP — the most conservative — estimates $19.95 (-63.9%). This +176.1% gap reflects genuine analytical uncertainty about McCormick & Company, Incorporated's intrinsic worth. Among models with highest confidence, Bayesian DCF, EPV, EROIC lean bearish — adding weight to the bearish side of the thesis.

What Do the Models Say About MKC?

12 of 13 models are currently active for MKC. Of these, 2 models suggest upside while 10 models suggest overvaluation. Taken together, their median fair value for MKC is $38.98 — the figure CirclFi publishes as this stock's fair value. One component of that median, the Bayesian DCF, returns $21.44 on its own, implying -61.3% downside from the current price. See which stocks rank higher →

How Does MKC Rank in Packaged Foods?

Among 84 Packaged Foods stocks, MKC ranks #16 by Quality of Company score. CirclFi's QOC score of 8.0/10 evaluates 32 fundamental signals. A score of 8.0 indicates above-average quality.

See all Most Undervalued Packaged Foods Stocks →

As a consumer sector, McCormick & Company, Incorporated operates in a sector where gross margin expansion is a critical driver of valuation. Investors evaluating MKC should weigh these sector-specific dynamics alongside our model-derived fair values.

Is MKC a Value Trap?

CirclFi's Value Trap algorithm assigns MKC a score of 0/100 (SAFE). This indicates minimal risk. Fundamentals are healthy. The score cross-references apparent undervaluation against fundamental deterioration signals. Browse lowest value-trap stocks →

Multi-Model Methodology

12 of 13 models are active for McCormick & Company, Incorporated. Broad coverage provides high confidence. Each model applies a fundamentally different valuation philosophy. See the complete methodology →

According to the CirclFi Quality of Company (QOC) framework, which evaluates 32 signals including margin stability, revenue growth trajectory, leverage, and free cash flow generation, McCormick & Company, Incorporated is rated at 8.0/10. This strong-tier score demonstrates strong fundamentals across the majority of our quality signals.

The gap between the most bullish and bearish model spans +176.1% — demonstrating why single-model analysis is dangerous. Browse all stocks with 13-model coverage →

Data Sources & Confidence

Every MKC valuation is built from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings — 700+ standardized financial tags. Macroeconomic context from FRED calibrates discount rates, while GDELT news sentiment feeds into our Sentiment SOTP model. All pipelines run daily. Read the complete data methodology →

Across MKC's 12 active models, average confidence is 58%. Moderate confidence indicates reasonable fit.

CirclFi's output is a research starting point, not a buy/sell signal. All data updates daily. Read the full methodology →

This analysis is produced by the CirclFi Valuation Engine using quantitative models applied to SEC EDGAR filings, public market feeds, and FRED macroeconomic indicators. It is not financial advice.

Read the full investment analysis: Should You Buy McCormick & Company, Incorporated Stock in 2026? →

Bull case, bear case, risk factors & peer comparison — updated daily

Which Similar Packaged Foods Stocks Should You Also Analyze?

11 related Packaged Foods stocks with 13-model coverage

FTLFFitLife Brands, Inc.QOC 8.2SFDSmithfield Foods, Inc.QOC 7.9NATRNature's Sunshine Products, Inc.QOC 8.2JBSSJohn B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc.QOC 7.9BRBRBellRing Brands, Inc.QOC 8.3LFVNLifeVantage CorporationQOC 7.9CAGConagra Brands, Inc.QOC 6.4BOFBranchOut Food Inc.QOC 5.2WYHGWing Yip Food Holdings Group LimitedQOC 3.0PPCPilgrim's Pride CorporationQOC 9.0JJSFJ&J Snack Foods Corp.QOC 8.9

Read investment analysis: FTLF · SFD · NATR · JBSS · BRBR · LFVN · CAG · BOF · WYHG · PPC · JJSF

Which Other Stocks Have a Similar Quality Score to MKC?

7 companies across all industries closest to MKC’s Quality of Company score of 8.0/10.

GBXThe Greenbrier Companies, Inc.QOC 8.0USACUSA Compression Partners, LPQOC 8.0PRKSUnited Parks & Resorts Inc.QOC 8.0SNXTD SYNNEX CorporationQOC 8.0SAHSonic Automotive, Inc.QOC 8.0FISIFinancial Institutions, Inc.QOC 8.0NVDANVIDIA CorporationQOC 10.0

Read investment analysis: GBX · USAC · PRKS · SNX · SAH · FISI · NVDA

Where Does MKC Sit in CirclFi's Packaged Foods Rankings?

MKC is ranked against every other Packaged Foods stock CirclFi covers in each of these screens.

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What Else Do Investors Ask About McCormick & Company, Incorporated’s Valuation?

What is McCormick & Company, Incorporated's intrinsic value in 2026?

CirclFi puts McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC)'s intrinsic value at $38.98 — the median of 12 independent model estimates as of 2026-08-28, ranging from $19.95 to $117.39. One component of that median, the Bayesian DCF, runs 10,000 Monte Carlo simulations with jump-diffusion and returns $21.44 on its own. The Quality of Company score is 8.0/10 across 32 fundamental signals. All models use SEC EDGAR filings updated daily. See our methodology page for how each model works.

Is MKC overvalued or undervalued right now?

At $55.33, 2 of 12 active models suggest MKC may be undervalued, while 10 indicate potential overvaluation. The median of all 12 fair value estimates is $38.98, 29.6% below the current price of $55.33 — a consensus view that MKC is overvalued. The assessment depends on which methodology best fits McCormick & Company, Incorporated's business model in Packaged Foods.

What does a Quality of Company score of 8.0 mean for MKC?

McCormick & Company, Incorporated's QOC of 8.0/10 reflects 32 fundamental signals: profitability margins, revenue growth consistency, balance sheet leverage, free cash flow generation, and capital allocation efficiency. Scores above 7 indicate strong fundamentals and disciplined management.

How many valuation models does CirclFi run on MKC?

CirclFi analyzes MKC with 13 institutional-grade models daily: Bayesian DCF (Monte Carlo + jump-diffusion), EPV (Greenwald zero-growth), EROIC Spread (McKinsey reinvestment), First Chicago (3-scenario), Markov DDM (regime-switching), ML-RIV (machine learning residual income), Dynamic NAV (asset-based), PWERM (option-theoretic), Regime Cross-Sectional (relative), Sentiment SOTP (hybrid), CUCE Ensemble (meta-model), FTNN Topology (neural network), and RCMH-DCF (conditional regime). Currently 12 of 13 are active for this stock. Read the full methodology →

Which valuation models are most bullish and most bearish on MKC?

Of the 12 models currently active on MKC, ML Residual Income is the most bullish at $117.39 per share, and Sentiment SOTP is the most bearish at $19.95. CirclFi's published fair value for MKC is the median of that range, $38.98, not either extreme. The gap between the two ends equals 250% of the median — a wide spread, meaning the methods genuinely disagree and the median should carry less weight. Browse stocks by value-trap risk →

Is MKC a value trap in 2026?

McCormick & Company, Incorporated's Value Trap score is 0/100 (SAFE). This low score indicates the current valuation is not artificially depressed by fundamental deterioration, suggesting genuine opportunity rather than a trap.

Cite this analysis — “According to CirclFi’s 12-model valuation engine, McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC) has a median fair value of $38.98 — 29.6% below the current price of $55.33 — as of 2026-08-28.” Source: circlfi.com/stock/MKC/ · Methodology
Primary sources for this MKC valuation
  • Financial statements: McCormick & Company, Incorporated 10-K and 10-Q filings on SEC EDGAR (CIK 0000063754) — 700+ standardized XBRL tags, published by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
  • Discount-rate inputs: FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis — risk-free rates, VIX, yield curve, inflation.
  • News sentiment: The GDELT Project — global media tone, input to the Sentiment SOTP model.
  • Model definitions: CirclFi methodology — the published specification for all 13 models, including the academic sources each one implements.

Market data for MKC as of ; valuations recomputed .

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