Commercial Metals Co (CMC) Stock Forecast Oct. 14, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 14, 2026 (UTC) · Alpha · vs marketSwitch to Total · NYSE
Commercial Metals Co (CMC) stock forecast summary
On Oct. 14, 2026, CMC is rated Neutral: its 90-day Alpha forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 4004 stocks scored that day.
Commercial Metals Co is a mid-cap company with a market capitalization of $7.17B. It ranks number 7 by market capitalization among the 11 Steel Works, Blast Furnaces & Rolling Mills (Coke Ovens) issuers in our coverage with a current forecast.
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for CMC is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected return relative to the market over the horizon: a positive alpha means the model expects the stock to beat the market, whatever the market does. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +1.3%, buy ≥ +0.5%, sell < -0.5%, strong sell < -1.6% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-14 signals)
A free account shows the exact forecast, rating and rank of 3 tickers you follow, CMC included.
Follow CMC freeCMC price chart and AI forecast
How CMC ranks among 4004 stocks
90D Alpha forecasts of every company scored, cut into five relative ratings at the 15th, 35th, 65th and 85th percentiles (dashed lines).
Commercial Metals Co (CMC) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Steel Works, Blast Furnaces & Rolling Mills (Coke Ovens) peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | CMC | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $7.17B | 7/11 |
| P/E Ratio | 12.04x | – |
| P/B Ratio | 1.58x | 4/7 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.15% | 2/5 |
| EPS | $5.29 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $40.97 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $80.00 | – |
| FCF/Share | $3.66 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | CMC | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | 13.1% | 3/5 |
| ROA | 6.1% | 4/5 |
| Gross Margin | 18.6% | 2/6 |
| Net Margin | 6.7% | 4/5 |
| EBT Margin | 7.6% | 4/7 |
| Tax Rate | 11.8% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | CMC | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.33x | 3/6 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.54x | 1/6 |
| D/E Ratio | 1.16x | 3/7 |
| Financial Leverage | 2.16x | 3/7 |
| Working Capital | $1.97B | 3/6 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | CMC | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $918M | 3/7 |
| Free Cash Flow | $405M | 3/6 |
| Capital Spending | -$513M | 4/6 |
| OCF Growth YoY | 22.2% | 3/6 |
| FCF Growth YoY | 7.6% | – |
| FCF/Sales | 4.6% | 3/6 |
| CapEx/Sales | 5.8% | 3/6 |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | CMC | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 0.90x | 6/7 |
| Receivables Turnover | 6.4x | 5/6 |
| Inventory Turnover | 6.2x | 1/5 |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 2.7x | 2/6 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 57 days | 2/6 |
| Days Inventory | 59 days | 5/5 |
Income Statement
| Metric | CMC | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $8.85B | 3/7 |
| Net Income | $595M | 3/5 |
| SG&A Expense | $830M | 2/7 |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $7.21B | 3/5 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | CMC | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Dividends Per Share | $0.74 | – |
| Payout Ratio | 14.0% | – |
| Shares Outstanding | 111M | – |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $3.46B | 35.3% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $563M | 5.7% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $1.39B | 14.2% of assets |
| Inventory | $1.17B | 12.0% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $5.26B | 53.7% of assets |
CMC quarterly financials and insider trading
Commercial Metals Co (CMC) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Commercial Metals Co (Steel Works, Blast Furnaces & Rolling Mills (Coke Ovens)): 11 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
Reveal all forecasts · See exact % predictions for all competitors
Sign up free| Company | 90-Day AI Forecast (Alpha) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| CMC Commercial Metals Co | ▶ | $7.17B |
| TX Ternium S.A. | ▶ | $118.26B |
| TS Tenaris Sa | ▼ | $62.75B |
| NUE Nucor Corp | ▶ | $57.58B |
| MT Arcelormittal | ▼ | $48.31B |
| STLD Steel Dynamics Inc | ▶ | $34.49B |
| CRS Carpenter Technology Corp | ▶ | $18.85B |
| SXC Suncoke Energy, Inc. | ▲ | $867M |
| MTUS Metallus Inc. | ▶ | $852M |
| TWI Titan International Inc | ▶ | $451M |
| ASTL Algoma Steel Group Inc. | ▶ | $450M |
Where CMC sits on the market map
Commercial Metals Co (CMC) stock news
Loading...
Commercial Metals Co (CMC) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Commercial Metals Co (CMC) stock forecast?
On Oct. 14, 2026, CMC is rated Neutral: its 90-day Alpha forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 4004 stocks scored that day.
How accurate are Commercial Metals Co stock predictions?
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for CMC is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Commercial Metals Co forecasts updated?
Commercial Metals Co forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 14, 2026.
Which companies are Commercial Metals Co's industry peers?
11 issuers in our coverage, CMC included, share the SEC industry code Steel Works, Blast Furnaces & Rolling Mills (Coke Ovens). The largest are: Ternium S.A. (TX), Tenaris Sa (TS), Nucor Corp (NUE), Arcelormittal (MT), Steel Dynamics Inc (STLD), Carpenter Technology Corp (CRS).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.