McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC) Return on Equity (ROE): 13.76%
Is McCormick & Company, Incorporated’s return on equity (ROE) high or low?
McCormick & Company, Incorporated's return on equity (ROE) of 13.76% is 11% below its 5-year average of 15.47%, near the low end of its 5-year range (13.45%–19.04%).
The return on equity (ROE) for McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC) is 13.76% as of Tuesday, June 9, 2026. It is below its 12-month average by 3.98% (14.33%).
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MKC Return on Equity (ROE) Metrics
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE)
13.76%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG TTM
14.33%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 3Y
14.17%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 5Y
15.47%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 10Y
19.49%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 15Y
20.75%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 20Y
21.36%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-3.98%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-2.89%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-11.07%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-29.41%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-33.69%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-35.57%
MKC Competitors' Return on Equity (ROE)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC) | — | 13.76% | 14.33% | 14.17% | 15.47% |
| Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) | $13.20B | 6.05% | 8.06% | 9.91% | 11.13% |
| The J. M. Smucker Company (SJM) | $11.99B | -2.50% | -11.37% | -3.58% | 0.71% |
| The Clorox Company (CLX) | $11.91B | 252.34% | 168.86% | 122.13% | 127.45% |
| General Mills, Inc. (GIS) | $18.00B | 24.95% | 25.76% | 25.50% | 25.63% |
| Celsius Holdings, Inc. (CELH) | $7.21B | 3.67% | 7.76% | 3.67% | 4.11% |
| Conagra Brands, Inc. (CAG) | $6.29B | 12.90% | 8.51% | 8.73% | 10.13% |
| Dollar Tree, Inc. (DLTR) | $21.55B | 34.16% | -21.01% | -18.56% | -4.00% |
| Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD) | $22.99B | 18.41% | 15.91% | 15.82% | 19.15% |
| Constellation Brands, Inc. (STZ) | $24.12B | 20.87% | 9.85% | 9.14% | 8.49% |
Return Analysis
ROE
13.8%
ROA
6.0%
McCormick & Company, Incorporated Return on Equity (ROE) Formula & Definition
ROE = Net Income / Total Shareholders' Equity
Return on equity measures how efficiently a company generates profit from shareholders' equity. Higher ROE indicates better capital efficiency.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
McCormick & Company, Incorporated Return on Equity (ROE) FAQ
- What is the return on equity (ROE) for McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC)?
- The return on equity (ROE) for MKC stock is 13.76%.
- Is McCormick & Company, Incorporated's return on equity (ROE) high or low?
- McCormick & Company, Incorporated's return on equity (ROE) of 13.76% is 11% below its 5-year average of 15.47%, near the low end of its 5-year range (13.45%–19.04%).
- What is the TTM average return on equity (ROE) for McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC)?
- The TTM average return on equity (ROE) for MKC stock is 14.33%.
- What is the 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC)?
- The 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for MKC stock is 14.17%.
- What is the 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC)?
- The 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for MKC stock is 15.47%.
- What is the 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC)?
- The 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for MKC stock is 19.49%.
- What is the 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC)?
- The 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for MKC stock is 20.75%.
- What is the 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC)?
- The 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for MKC stock is 21.36%.
McCormick & Company, Incorporated Return on Equity (ROE) History
| DATE | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) |
|---|---|
| 2025-11-30 | 13.76% |
| 2024-11-30 | 14.90% |
| 2023-11-30 | 13.45% |
| 2022-11-30 | 14.57% |
| 2021-11-30 | 17.12% |
| 2020-11-30 | 19.04% |
| 2019-11-30 | 20.40% |
| 2018-11-30 | 29.44% |
| 2017-11-30 | 18.65% |
| 2016-11-30 | 29.04% |
| 2015-11-30 | 24.05% |
| 2014-11-30 | 24.43% |
| 2013-11-30 | 20.13% |
| 2012-11-30 | 24.23% |
| 2011-11-30 | 23.36% |
| 2010-11-30 | 25.47% |
| 2009-11-30 | 22.46% |
| 2008-11-30 | 24.24% |
| 2007-11-30 | 21.21% |
| 2006-11-30 | 21.67% |
| 2005-11-30 | 26.87% |
| 2004-11-30 | 24.11% |
| 2003-11-30 | 27.91% |
| 2002-11-30 | 30.36% |
| 2001-11-30 | 31.66% |
| 2000-11-30 | 38.27% |
| 1999-11-30 | 27.01% |
| 1998-11-30 | 26.75% |
| 1997-11-30 | 25.03% |
| 1996-11-30 | 9.31% |
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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