Macy’s Inc
NYSE: M · CONSUMER CYCLICAL · DEPARTMENT STORES
Updated 2026-06-05
Macy’s Inc (M) Stock Valuation Analysis
Fair value estimate, historical valuation range, and quality signals for M.
Valued
Valuation reasonably reflects current fundamentals. Limited margin of safety at these levels.
M historical valuation range
Where current P/E sits in M's own 5Y range.
M intrinsic value (DCF)
DCF-based fair value estimate vs current market price.
Intrinsic value calculated using discounted cash flow (DCF) model based on projected free cash flows, discount rate, and terminal growth assumptions. A positive margin of safety indicates the current price is below estimated fair value, providing a cushion against estimation error.
M valuation signals
Quick-read green flags, caution flags, and risks based on current metrics.
P/E Ratio — History
Current: 10.48x
P/S Ratio — History
Current: 0.29x
Is M overvalued in 2026?
Macy’s Inc (M) currently trades at $18.69 per share with a market capitalization of $6,673,273,000.00. Based on our multi-factor framework, the stock trades at a fair valuation with a Smart Value Score of 57/100. This score blends growth quality, financial health, and price attractiveness into a single institutional-grade read.
The stock trades at a P/E ratio of 10.5x, above its 5-year median of 8.3x. The PEG ratio of 4.37 indicates the price has run ahead of the underlying growth rate.
Looking at its own history, M is currently trading more expensive than 83% of the last 5Y on P/E. This places it in the 83th percentile of its historical range, a zone where forward returns have typically been muted.
Our discounted cash flow model estimates M's intrinsic value at $32.71 per share, against the current market price of $18.69. This implies a margin of safety of +33.57%. A meaningful cushion exists against model error, making this a reasonable risk-adjusted entry.
The Piotroski F-Score of 5/9 puts financial quality in a middling range, neither a standout strength nor an obvious red flag.
Bottom line: M trades at a fair valuation on our framework, with a Smart Value Score of 57/100. The valuation is defensible but offers no obvious bargain. Patience or a better entry price may reward disciplined buyers.
Frequently asked questions
Is M overvalued?
M scores 57/100 on our Smart Value Score (Grade C+), a mixed overall profile. The DCF also shows a positive margin of safety, so price and fundamentals line up reasonably well.
What is M's fair value?
Our DCF model estimates M's intrinsic value at $32.71 per share, versus the current price of $18.69, a margin of safety of +33.57%. Fair value is the present value of the cash flows we project the business to produce, so a price below it means the market is pricing the stock below that conservative estimate.
What P/E ratio does M trade at?
M trades at a P/E of 10.5x on trailing twelve-month earnings, against a 5-year median of 8.3x. P/E is what you pay per dollar of profit, and sitting above its own median means the stock is pricier than usual relative to its earnings.
Is M a buy based on valuation?
Our Smart Value rating for M is Hold, from a Smart Value Score of 57/100 that blends growth, quality, and valuation. The profile is balanced and best suited to investors who already have a thesis. This is research to inform your decision, not personalized financial advice.
How does M's valuation compare to its history?
On P/E, M sits in the 83rd percentile of its own 5Y range, historically expensive relative to where it has traded. A high percentile means today's multiple is near the top of its historical band.
What is M's Smart Value Score?
M's Smart Value Score is 57/100. It is a proprietary WallStSmart metric blending growth quality, financial health, and valuation into a single 0-100 read, and scores above 75 are rare, signaling strong multi-factor alignment.