Portfolio PositioningMKC’s meal-related portfolio positioning provides a more favorable backdrop, advantaged core category growth potential, and increased defensibility compared to other large-cap branded food manufacturers.
ValuationCurrent P/E valuation is in-line with its 5-year historical average relative to U.S. food despite advantages, while trading at a 22% discount to the S&P 500 versus its 5-year average.
Volume Growth14 of MKC's top 20 U.S. categories have seen year-over-year volume growth outperform total food in the last 6 months, including seasonings, herbs & spices, and hot sauce.