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FMC Corporation (FMC)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
04/01/2025: FMC (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
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Not Recommended Performance
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Not Recommended Performance
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Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -58.9% | Avg. Invested days 27 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 04/01/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 5.32B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 13.27 | 1Y Target Price 49.58 |
Price to earnings Ratio 13.27 | 1Y Target Price 49.58 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 3874073 | Beta 0.94 | 52 Weeks Range 33.34 - 66.21 | Updated Date 04/2/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 33.34 - 66.21 | Updated Date 04/2/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 5.50% | Basic EPS (TTM) 3.21 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 8.03% | Operating Margin (TTM) 16.71% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 3.37% | Return on Equity (TTM) 9.02% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 13.27 | Forward PE 12.39 | Enterprise Value 8403300607 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.25 |
Enterprise Value 8403300607 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.25 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.98 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 12.64 | Shares Outstanding 124904000 | Shares Floating 123862149 |
Shares Outstanding 124904000 | Shares Floating 123862149 | ||
Percent Insiders 0.88 | Percent Institutions 94.63 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 3.74 | Target Price 69.51 | Buy 1 | Strong Buy 7 |
Buy 1 | Strong Buy 7 | ||
Hold 10 | Sell 1 | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
FMC Corporation
Company Overview
History and Background
FMC Corporation was founded in 1883 as the Bean Spray Pump Company. Initially focused on agricultural spraying equipment, it evolved into a diversified chemical company. Over time, FMC exited the industrial chemicals business to concentrate on agricultural solutions.
Core Business Areas
- Agricultural Solutions: FMC's primary business segment. Develops, manufactures, and markets crop protection products, including insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides.
Leadership and Structure
Mark Douglas is the President and CEO. FMC has a hierarchical organizational structure with functional departments and regional business units.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Market Share (%): 15
- Rynaxypyr: A broad-spectrum insecticide used to control a wide range of pests in various crops. Competitors include Corteva Agriscience (various insecticides), Syngenta (various insecticides), and Bayer CropScience (various insecticides).
- Bifenthrin: A pyrethroid insecticide and acaricide used in agriculture and pest control. Competitors include Bayer CropScience (various insecticides), Syngenta (various insecticides), and BASF (various insecticides).
- Market Share (%): 9
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The agricultural solutions industry is characterized by increasing demand for food production, technological advancements in crop protection, and growing regulatory scrutiny. It is also heavily influenced by commodity prices, weather patterns and government regulations.
Positioning
FMC is a key player in the crop protection market, known for its innovative products and global presence. Competitive advantages include its R&D capabilities and portfolio of differentiated chemistries.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global crop protection market is estimated at around $70-80 billion USD. FMC is positioned to capture a significant share through innovative solutions.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong R&D pipeline
- Global market presence
- Differentiated product portfolio
- Strong brand reputation
Weaknesses
- Dependence on agricultural cycles
- Exposure to regulatory risks
- Potential product liability issues
Opportunities
- Growing demand for food production
- Expansion into emerging markets
- Development of sustainable agricultural solutions
- Acquisitions of complementary businesses
Threats
- Increasing competition
- Fluctuations in commodity prices
- Changing regulatory landscape
- Development of pest resistance
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- CTVA
- SYNGY
- BAYRY
Competitive Landscape
FMC competes with larger, more diversified companies. FMC's competitive advantage lies in its differentiated product portfolio and strong R&D capabilities.
Major Acquisitions
Pheromone Sciences
- Year: 2023
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 185
- Strategic Rationale: Expands FMC's biologicals portfolio and strengthens its position in sustainable agriculture.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: FMC has grown through a combination of organic growth and acquisitions.
Future Projections: Analysts project continued revenue growth in the mid-single digits, driven by new product introductions and market expansion.
Recent Initiatives: FMC has focused on developing sustainable agricultural solutions and expanding its presence in emerging markets.
Summary
FMC is a strong player in the crop protection market, benefiting from a diversified portfolio and global presence. While its financial performance is solid, the company faces competition and regulatory risks. It is well-positioned to capitalize on growing demand for food production but must manage these challenges effectively and continue to innovate. Focus on the developing markets will bring the most reward.
Similar Companies
CTVA
Corteva Inc
CTVA
Corteva Inc
WLK
Westlake Chemical Corporation
WLK
Westlake Chemical Corporation
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Filings (10-K, 10-Q)
- Investor Presentations
- Analyst Reports
- Industry Publications
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Market conditions and company performance are subject to change.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About FMC Corporation
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Philadelphia, PA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1985-07-01 | CEO & Non-Executive Chairman of the Board Dr. Pierre R. Brondeau Ph.D. | ||
Sector Basic Materials | Industry Agricultural Inputs | Full time employees 5700 | Website https://www.fmc.com |
Full time employees 5700 | Website https://www.fmc.com | ||
FMC Corporation, an agricultural sciences company, provides crop protection solutions to farmers in Latin America, North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. It develops, markets, and sells crop protection chemicals, including insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides, as well as biologicals, crop nutrition, and seed treatment products, which are used in agriculture to enhance crop yield and quality by controlling a range of insects, weeds, and disease, as well as in non-agricultural markets for pest control. The company markets its products through its own sales organization and through alliance partners, independent distributors, and sales representatives. FMC Corporation was founded in 1883 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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