McCormick & Company Incorporated (MKC)vsUtz Brands Inc (UTZ)
MKC
McCormick & Company Incorporated
$52.78
+1.29%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $13.99B
UTZ
Utz Brands Inc
$7.56
+4.28%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $668.55M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
McCormick & Company Incorporated generates 375% more annual revenue ($6.84B vs $1.44B). MKC leads profitability with a 11.5% profit margin vs 6.0%. MKC trades at a lower P/E of 17.8x. MKC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 58/100 (C).
MKC
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
UTZ
Hold40
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-41.3%
Fair Value
$49.93
Current Price
$52.78
$2.85 premium
Margin of Safety
-15800.0%
Fair Value
$0.07
Current Price
$7.56
$7.49 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 40.0% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
2.9% revenue growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
6.0% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
ROE of -57.0% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : MKC
The strongest argument for MKC centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bull Case : UTZ
The strongest argument for UTZ centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 40.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : MKC
The primary concerns for MKC are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : UTZ
The primary concerns for UTZ are Market Cap, Profit Margin, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 756.0x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MKC profiles as a value stock while UTZ is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
UTZ carries more volatility with a beta of 0.95 — expect wider price swings.
UTZ is growing revenue faster at 40.0% — sustainability is the question.
MKC generates stronger free cash flow (458M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
MKC scores higher overall (58/100 vs 40/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
McCormick & Company Incorporated
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · PACKAGED FOODS · USA
McCormick & Company is an American multinational food company that manufactures, markets, and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments, and other flavoring products to retail outlets, food manufacturers, and foodservice businesses.
Utz Brands Inc
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · PACKAGED FOODS · USA
Utz Brands, Inc. is a snack food company. The company is headquartered in Hanover, Pennsylvania.
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