Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio -0.2x · EV/EBITDA N/A · ROE -67.8%. (1996–2025 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $705M | $1.7B | $6.1B | $7.9B | $15.8B | $14.2B | $15.0B | $13.2B | $8.7B | $11.0B | $6.6B |
| Enterprise Value | $4.3B | $5.4B | $9.2B | $11.7B | $18.7B | $17.0B | $17.9B | $16.3B | $11.3B | $13.9B | $8.4B |
| P/E Ratio → | -0.18 | — | 17.87 | 6.00 | 21.52 | 19.25 | 27.30 | 27.73 | 17.37 | 20.56 | 31.42 |
| P/S Ratio | 0.25 | 0.50 | 1.43 | 1.76 | 2.73 | 2.81 | 3.23 | 2.86 | 2.03 | 3.83 | 2.01 |
| P/B Ratio | 0.34 | 0.83 | 1.35 | 1.79 | 4.65 | 4.51 | 5.03 | 5.14 | 2.71 | 4.03 | 3.25 |
| P/FCF | 1.48 | — | 10.09 | — | 35.93 | 19.71 | 25.85 | 33.39 | 41.12 | 44.10 | 17.96 |
| P/OCF | — | — | 9.07 | — | 27.15 | 17.31 | 23.17 | 26.97 | 23.64 | 32.84 | 13.24 |
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Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 1.54 | 2.17 | 2.61 | 3.22 | 3.37 | 3.85 | 3.53 | 2.64 | 4.84 | 2.57 |
| EV / EBITDA | — | — | 11.10 | 10.76 | 12.78 | 12.72 | 13.94 | 14.46 | 10.39 | 22.66 | 17.64 |
| EV / EBIT | — | — | 18.96 | 21.90 | 16.49 | 16.60 | 20.36 | 20.00 | 15.21 | 53.37 | 34.47 |
| EV / FCF | — | — | 15.29 | — | 42.41 | 23.63 | 30.80 | 41.28 | 53.32 | 55.72 | 22.94 |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 37.0% | 37.0% | 37.1% | 42.5% | 41.1% | 43.3% | 44.5% | 43.2% | 44.8% | 39.1% | 29.0% |
| Operating Margin | -54.4% | -54.4% | 15.4% | 18.7% | 22.2% | 23.1% | 24.1% | 21.2% | 21.9% | 17.5% | 11.5% |
| Net Profit Margin | -64.6% | -64.6% | 8.0% | 29.4% | 12.7% | 14.7% | 11.9% | 10.4% | 11.7% | 18.6% | 6.4% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | -67.8% | -67.8% | 7.6% | 33.7% | 22.5% | 24.1% | 19.9% | 16.5% | 16.9% | 22.5% | 10.5% |
| ROA | -21.0% | -21.0% | 2.9% | 11.4% | 6.7% | 7.1% | 5.5% | 4.8% | 5.2% | 7.0% | 3.4% |
| ROIC | -21.2% | -21.2% | 6.2% | 8.7% | 15.9% | 14.8% | 14.6% | 12.8% | 12.3% | 8.0% | 7.2% |
| ROCE | -25.9% | -25.9% | 7.6% | 10.5% | 17.8% | 16.1% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 13.4% | 8.6% | 7.9% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 2.00 | 2.00 | 0.78 | 0.93 | 1.01 | 1.06 | 1.15 | 1.35 | 0.85 | 1.17 | 0.93 |
| Debt / EBITDA | — | — | 4.21 | 3.77 | 2.35 | 2.49 | 2.68 | 3.07 | 2.52 | 5.19 | 3.97 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 1.72 | 0.70 | 0.86 | 0.84 | 0.90 | 0.96 | 1.22 | 0.80 | 1.06 | 0.90 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | — | — | 3.78 | 3.49 | 1.95 | 2.11 | 2.24 | 2.76 | 2.38 | 4.73 | 3.83 |
| Debt / FCF | — | — | 5.20 | — | 6.48 | 3.92 | 4.95 | 7.89 | 12.19 | 11.62 | 4.98 |
| Interest Coverage | -0.16 | -0.16 | 2.06 | 2.26 | 7.46 | 7.82 | 5.81 | 5.08 | 5.52 | 3.26 | 3.85 |
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.32 | 1.32 | 1.64 | 1.52 | 1.43 | 1.44 | 1.55 | 1.50 | 1.35 | 1.65 | 1.98 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.24 | 1.01 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.16 | 1.12 | 0.98 | 1.20 | 1.49 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0.12 | 0.09 | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.20 | 0.12 | 0.06 | 0.13 | 0.04 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.36 | 0.36 | 0.38 | 0.52 | 0.47 | 0.46 | 0.47 | 0.43 | 0.31 | 0.53 |
| Inventory Turnover | 1.79 | 1.79 | 2.22 | 1.50 | 2.07 | 1.88 | 2.35 | 2.57 | 2.16 | 1.77 | 2.26 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 217.06 | 272.11 | 239.58 | 191.47 | 203.28 | 198.77 | 194.81 | 200.93 | 259.52 | 201.60 |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 41.3% | 16.8% | 4.8% | 3.7% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Payout Ratio | — | — | 85.5% | 22.0% | 36.3% | 33.4% | 41.4% | 44.1% | 17.8% | 16.6% | 42.4% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | — | — | 5.6% | 16.7% | 4.6% | 5.2% | 3.7% | 3.6% | 5.8% | 4.9% | 3.2% |
| FCF Yield | 67.5% | — | 9.9% | — | 2.8% | 5.1% | 3.9% | 3.0% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 5.6% |
| Buyback Yield | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 2.9% | 0.4% | 3.2% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 41.6% | 16.9% | 4.8% | 4.7% | 2.4% | 4.6% | 1.9% | 4.8% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $125M | $125M | $126M | $127M | $129M | $131M | $132M | $136M | $134M | $135M |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying FMC stock.
FMC Corporation's current P/E ratio is -0.2x. The historical average is 18.6x.
FMC Corporation's return on equity (ROE) is -67.8%. The historical average is 13.5%.
Based on historical data, FMC Corporation is trading at a P/E of -0.2x. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
FMC Corporation's current dividend yield is 41.33%.
FMC Corporation has 37.0% gross margin and -54.4% operating margin.
Key Metrics
Top Statement Risk
Channel destocking and equity erosion
Metrics are mathematically derived from official filings.
Discount Reflects Impairment, Not Multiple Compression
Based on reported figures, FMC trades at 0.20x sales and 0.34x book with a forward EV/EBITDA of 6.71, a discount that appears driven by negative trailing earnings rather than a cheap normalized valuation.
The trailing P/E of -0.31 is not meaningful as a valuation anchor given losses, so the forward EV/EBITDA of 6.71 versus peers such as CF at 6.22 and Corteva at 13.43 is the more useful reference point. The 0.34x price-to-book reflects equity that has nearly been consumed by cumulative losses, which suggests the market is pricing in substantial further impairment risk. Investors should monitor whether forward EBITDA estimates hold before treating the apparent discount as an entry opportunity.
Margins Collapse Under Inventory Write-Downs
As reported in quarterly statements, FMC's gross margin fell from 42.5% in 2025Q4 to -3.8% in 2026Q3, while operating margin reached -54.4%, indicating earnings power has been overwhelmed by non-recurring charges.
The swing from a 40%-plus gross margin through 2025 to negative gross margin suggests high-cost inventory being liquidated below cost, consistent with channel destocking rather than a pure loss of pricing power. The gap between operating losses and net losses points to large non-operating or one-time items that distort reported EPS of -15.54. Normalized earnings power is therefore difficult to establish from the reported data and should be assessed after stripping out impairment and restructuring effects.
Equity Cushion Nearly Exhausted
According to recent balance sheet data, FMC's equity fell from $4.6B in 2024Q3 to negative $19.4M in 2026Q3, leaving a debt-to-equity reading of 452.24 that is distorted but signals minimal remaining equity buffer.
With equity near zero, the reported debt-to-equity ratio loses analytical meaning, though the direction clearly indicates eroded financial flexibility. The interest coverage ratio of -8.58 in the latest quarter reflects operating losses rather than debt service capacity, which warrants further investigation before any conclusion on refinancing exposure. Investors should monitor covenant headroom and debt maturity schedules, as the reported figures alone cannot confirm the severity of refinancing risk.
Cash Buffer Holds Against Current Obligations
Based on FMC's reported figures, the current ratio of 1.66 and quick ratio of 1.18 in 2026Q3 suggest near-term liquidity appears adequate, though this rests partly on working capital releases rather than durable earnings.
The current ratio declined from 1.99 in 2026Q2 to 1.66 while the cash balance of $735.8M provides a meaningful buffer against near-term obligations. However, the 2026Q3 operating cash flow of $56.6M coincided with a large working capital inflow, suggesting headline liquidity may be flattered by balance sheet unwinds. Under severe stress with continued losses, the buffer could erode quickly, and the position should be stress-tested against a scenario of sustained negative operating cash flow.
Debt-to-EBITDA Misleads Under Negative Earnings
Debt-to-EBITDA is most commonly misapplied to FMC in this period because EBITDA has turned sharply negative, making the ratio unreadable and understating how much the business depends on working capital and asset sales.
Once EBITDA turns negative, the D/EBITDA ratio produces figures that analysts often mistakenly read as either extreme leverage or as irrelevant, obscuring the true question of how long the company can service its obligations from cash. A more informative alternative is a liquidity runway analysis that projects cash burn against available cash and committed credit, combined with a normalized EBITDA estimate excluding impairments. This approach better reflects whether the balance sheet can absorb continued destocking without further equity erosion.