McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC) EBITDA Margin: 19.60%
Is McCormick & Company, Incorporated’s EBITDA margin high or low?
McCormick & Company, Incorporated's EBITDA margin of 19.60% is in line with its 5-year average of 19.33%, around the middle of its 5-year range (18.11%–21.10%).
The EBITDA margin for McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC) is 19.60% as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is above its 12-month average by 0.05% (19.59%).
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MKC EBITDA Margin Metrics
EBITDA MARGIN
19.60%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG TTM
19.59%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 3Y
18.90%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 5Y
19.33%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 10Y
18.82%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 15Y
18.27%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 20Y
17.76%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+0.05%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+3.70%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+1.39%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+4.12%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+7.31%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+10.39%
MKC Competitors' EBITDA Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | EBITDA MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC) | $13.25B | 19.60% | 19.59% | 18.90% | 19.33% |
| Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) | $13.38B | 8.30% | 9.91% | 10.89% | 11.60% |
| The J. M. Smucker Company (SJM) | $12.45B | 5.85% | 2.03% | 7.87% | 12.05% |
| The Clorox Company (CLX) | $12.08B | 19.50% | 14.84% | 12.63% | 14.79% |
| General Mills, Inc. (GIS) | $18.02B | 20.13% | 20.34% | 20.73% | 20.86% |
| Celsius Holdings, Inc. (CELH) | $7.43B | 8.09% | 10.05% | 4.18% | 4.08% |
| Conagra Brands, Inc. (CAG) | $6.37B | 16.93% | 14.47% | 14.86% | 16.00% |
| Dollar Tree, Inc. (DLTR) | $21.29B | 11.57% | 11.53% | 12.00% | 12.32% |
| Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD) | $23.34B | 20.95% | 19.40% | 19.12% | 21.11% |
| Dollar General Corporation (DG) | $24.02B | 7.61% | 7.11% | 8.36% | 8.95% |
Margin Comparison
Gross Margin
37.9%
EBITDA Margin
19.6%
Operating Margin
15.5%
Net Margin
23.1%
Formula: EBITDA Margin = (EBITDA / Revenue) × 100
Why EBITDA Margin matters:
- Removes effects of depreciation policies (D&A)
- Capital structure neutral (ignores interest)
- Tax neutral (ignores tax differences)
- Good proxy for operating cash generation
McCormick & Company, Incorporated EBITDA Margin Formula & Definition
EBITDA Margin = EBITDA / Revenue
EBITDA margin measures operating profitability before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization as a percentage of revenue.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
McCormick & Company, Incorporated EBITDA Margin FAQ
- What is the EBITDA margin for McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC)?
- The EBITDA margin for MKC stock is 19.60%.
- Is McCormick & Company, Incorporated's EBITDA margin high or low?
- McCormick & Company, Incorporated's EBITDA margin of 19.60% is in line with its 5-year average of 19.33%, around the middle of its 5-year range (18.11%–21.10%).
- What is the TTM average EBITDA margin for McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC)?
- The TTM average EBITDA margin for MKC stock is 19.59%.
- What is the 3Y average EBITDA margin for McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC)?
- The 3Y average EBITDA margin for MKC stock is 18.90%.
- What is the 5Y average EBITDA margin for McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC)?
- The 5Y average EBITDA margin for MKC stock is 19.33%.
- What is the 10Y average EBITDA margin for McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC)?
- The 10Y average EBITDA margin for MKC stock is 18.82%.
- What is the 15Y average EBITDA margin for McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC)?
- The 15Y average EBITDA margin for MKC stock is 18.27%.
- What is the 20Y average EBITDA margin for McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC)?
- The 20Y average EBITDA margin for MKC stock is 17.76%.
McCormick & Company, Incorporated EBITDA Margin History
| DATE | EBITDA MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-11-30 | 19.60% |
| 2024-11-30 | 19.58% |
| 2023-11-30 | 18.11% |
| 2022-11-30 | 18.31% |
| 2021-11-30 | 19.29% |
| 2020-11-30 | 21.10% |
| 2019-11-30 | 21.38% |
| 2018-11-30 | 20.11% |
| 2017-11-30 | 17.24% |
| 2016-11-30 | 17.09% |
| 2015-11-30 | 15.25% |
| 2014-11-30 | 16.66% |
| 2013-11-30 | 15.97% |
| 2012-11-30 | 17.03% |
| 2011-11-30 | 17.33% |
| 2010-11-30 | 18.19% |
| 2009-11-30 | 17.66% |
| 2008-11-30 | 15.11% |
| 2007-11-30 | 16.03% |
| 2006-11-30 | 15.69% |
| 2005-11-30 | 16.13% |
| 2004-11-30 | 16.02% |
| 2003-11-30 | 15.90% |
| 2002-11-30 | 15.44% |
| 2001-11-30 | 14.46% |
| 2000-11-30 | 14.02% |
| 1999-11-30 | 12.57% |
| 1998-11-30 | 12.75% |
| 1997-11-30 | 12.05% |
| 1996-11-30 | 12.42% |
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About McCormick & Company, Incorporated
McCormick & Company, Incorporated is a global leader in the manufacture, marketing, and distribution of a wide array of flavorful products, including spices, seasoning mixes, and condiments, to the food industry. Its operations are divided into two primary segments: Consumer and Flavor Solutions. The Consumer segment provides an extensive range of items such as spices, herbs, seasonings, sauces, and desserts. These are sold under numerous prominent brands across various regions: McCormick, French's, Frank's RedHot, Lawry's Cholula Hot Sauce, Gourmet Garden, Club House, and OLD BAY in the Americas; Ducros, Schwartz, Kamis, Drogheria & Alimentari, and Vahiné throughout Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA); McCormick and DaQiao in China; and McCormick, Aeroplane, and Gourmet Garden in Australia. In addition, it offers specialized regional and ethnic brands like Zatarain's, Stubb's, Thai Kitchen, and Simply Asia, and also produces goods for private labels. Its customer base encompasses a broad spectrum of retailers, including grocery stores, mass merchandisers, warehouse clubs, discount and drug stores, and e-commerce platforms. Distribution to these outlets occurs both directly and indirectly via distributors and wholesale foodservice providers. The Flavor Solutions segment caters to large-scale food manufacturers and the wider foodservice industry. It supplies essential ingredients such as seasoning blends, spices, herbs, condiments, coating systems, and complex flavor formulations. These products are delivered directly to clients or through a network of distributors. Founded in 1889, the company maintains its headquarters in Hunt Valley, Maryland.
- Sector
- Consumer Defensive
- Industry
- Packaged Foods
- CEO
- Brendan Foley