Basis: Latest reported fiscal quarter. Source: stored company filings and market data; unavailable inputs remain N/A.
Is the net profit margin high or low?
The net profit margin of 8.27% is 37% below its 5-year average of 13.13%, near the low end of its 5-year range (7.71%–54.23%).
As of the fiscal period ended Sunday, May 31, 2026. 57.95% below its 12-month average of 19.67%.
Reported quarterly profit margin; no daily interpolation.
NET PROFIT MARGIN
8.27%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG TTM
19.67%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 3Y
11.07%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 5Y
11.07%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 10Y
11.46%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 15Y
10.87%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 20Y
10.39%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-57.95%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-25.27%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-25.29%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-27.83%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-23.89%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-20.39%
SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER DEFENSIVE
6.74%
median of 48 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+22.73%
vs the sector median at left
McCormick & Company, Incorporated
Market Cap
$13.98B
Net Profit Margin
8.27%
TTM Avg
19.67%
3Y Avg
11.07%
5Y Avg
11.07%
Market Cap
$13.77B
Net Profit Margin
18.20%
TTM Avg
20.03%
3Y Avg
20.77%
5Y Avg
21.75%
Market Cap
$14.20B
Net Profit Margin
3.82%
TTM Avg
5.35%
3Y Avg
6.32%
5Y Avg
7.12%
Market Cap
$13.50B
Net Profit Margin
-1.53%
TTM Avg
-7.81%
3Y Avg
-1.90%
5Y Avg
1.88%
Market Cap
$12.05B
Net Profit Margin
11.18%
TTM Avg
7.68%
3Y Avg
5.97%
5Y Avg
7.92%
Market Cap
$10.76B
Net Profit Margin
6.48%
TTM Avg
6.55%
3Y Avg
4.65%
5Y Avg
4.35%
Market Cap
$8.02B
Net Profit Margin
-18.85%
TTM Avg
-4.78%
3Y Avg
-0.77%
5Y Avg
-0.52%
Market Cap
$20.24B
Net Profit Margin
-0.48%
TTM Avg
-0.48%
3Y Avg
7.96%
5Y Avg
10.21%
Market Cap
$7.45B
Net Profit Margin
4.39%
TTM Avg
4.39%
3Y Avg
7.05%
5Y Avg
8.98%
| NAME | MARKET CAP | NET PROFIT MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC) | $13.98B | 8.27% | 19.67% | 11.07% | 11.07% |
| Brown-Forman Corporation (BF-B)vs › | $13.77B | 18.20% | 20.03% | 20.77% | 21.75% |
| Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL)vs › | $14.20B | 3.82% | 5.35% | 6.32% | 7.12% |
| The J. M. Smucker Company (SJM)vs › | $13.50B | -1.53% | -7.81% | -1.90% | 1.88% |
| The Clorox Company (CLX)vs › | $12.05B | 11.18% | 7.68% | 5.97% | 7.92% |
| Smithfield Foods, Inc. (SFD)vs › | $10.76B | 6.48% | 6.55% | 4.65% | 4.35% |
| Molson Coors Beverage Company (TAP)vs › | $8.02B | -18.85% | -4.78% | -0.77% | -0.52% |
| General Mills, Inc. (GIS)vs › | $20.24B | -0.48% | -0.48% | 7.96% | 10.21% |
| Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (LW)vs › | $7.45B | 4.39% | 4.39% | 7.05% | 8.98% |
| Conagra Brands, Inc. (CAG)vs › | $7.42B | -16.99% | -16.99% | -1.40% | 1.82% |
Operating Margin
15.3%
Net Profit Margin
8.3%
Net Profit Margin = Net Income / Revenue
Net profit margin is the percentage of revenue that becomes net income after all expenses, taxes, and interest.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
| DATE | NET PROFIT MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2026-05-31 | 8.27% |
| 2026-02-28 | 54.23% |
| 2025-11-30 | 12.25% |
| 2025-08-31 | 13.07% |
| 2025-05-31 | 10.55% |
| 2025-02-28 | 10.11% |
| 2024-11-30 | 11.97% |
| 2024-08-31 | 13.28% |
| 2024-05-31 | 11.21% |
| 2024-02-29 | 10.36% |
| 2023-11-30 | 12.51% |
| 2023-08-31 | 10.10% |
| 2023-05-31 | 9.17% |
| 2023-02-28 | 8.89% |
| 2022-11-30 | 10.95% |
| 2022-08-31 | 13.97% |
| 2022-05-31 | 7.71% |
| 2022-02-28 | 10.17% |
| 2021-11-30 | 11.41% |
| 2021-08-31 | 13.71% |
| 2021-05-31 | 11.80% |
| 2021-02-28 | 10.92% |
| 2020-11-30 | 12.88% |
| 2020-08-31 | 14.41% |
| 2020-05-31 | 13.98% |
| 2020-02-29 | 11.94% |
| 2019-11-30 | 14.37% |
| 2019-08-31 | 14.44% |
| 2019-05-31 | 11.48% |
| 2019-02-28 | 12.02% |
| 2018-11-30 | 14.27% |
| 2018-08-31 | 13.16% |
| 2018-05-31 | 9.48% |
| 2018-02-28 | 34.77% |
| 2017-11-30 | 11.78% |
| 2017-08-31 | 9.13% |
| 2017-05-31 | 8.97% |
| 2017-02-28 | 8.96% |
| 2016-11-30 | 12.83% |
| 2016-08-31 | 11.70% |
| 2016-05-31 | 8.82% |
| 2016-02-29 | 9.07% |
| 2015-11-30 | 12.41% |
| 2015-08-31 | 9.21% |
| 2015-05-31 | 8.23% |
| 2015-02-28 | 6.98% |
| 2014-11-30 | 12.61% |
| 2014-08-31 | 11.79% |
| 2014-05-31 | 8.18% |
| 2014-02-28 | 8.30% |
| 2013-11-30 | 11.11% |
| 2013-08-31 | 10.27% |
| 2013-05-31 | 7.84% |
| 2013-02-28 | 8.13% |
| 2012-11-30 | 12.82% |
| 2012-08-31 | 10.68% |
| 2012-05-31 | 8.17% |
| 2012-02-29 | 8.22% |
| 2011-11-30 | 11.87% |
| 2011-08-31 | 10.03% |
| 2011-05-31 | 8.35% |
| 2011-02-28 | 9.81% |
| 2010-11-30 | 13.65% |
| 2010-08-31 | 12.89% |
| 2010-05-31 | 8.29% |
| 2010-02-28 | 8.88% |
| 2009-11-30 | 12.58% |
| 2009-08-31 | 9.49% |
| 2009-05-31 | 6.69% |
| 2009-02-28 | 8.03% |
| 2008-11-30 | 9.09% |
| 2008-08-31 | 8.78% |
| 2008-05-31 | 6.98% |
| 2008-02-29 | 7.10% |
| 2007-11-30 | 10.18% |
| 2007-08-31 | 7.94% |
| 2007-05-31 | 6.03% |
| 2007-02-28 | 6.78% |
| 2006-11-30 | 10.34% |
| 2006-08-31 | 6.49% |
| 2006-05-31 | 9.63% |
| 2006-02-28 | 2.36% |
| 2005-11-30 | 11.95% |
| 2005-08-31 | 7.70% |
| 2005-05-31 | 6.81% |
| 2005-02-28 | 5.97% |
| 2004-11-30 | 11.74% |
| 2004-08-31 | 7.53% |
| 2004-05-31 | 7.19% |
| 2004-02-29 | 6.66% |
| 2003-11-30 | 12.08% |
| 2003-08-31 | 9.20% |
| 2003-05-31 | 7.57% |
| 2003-02-28 | 7.24% |
| 2002-11-30 | 10.97% |
| 2002-08-31 | 7.37% |
