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MCDONALD'S CORP (1MCD.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - Euronext Milan - BIT:1MCD - US5801351017 - Common Stock

257.15 EUR
-0.35 (-0.14%)
Last: 1/5/2026, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Overall 1MCD gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated 1MCD against 58 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. While 1MCD belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. 1MCD is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year 1MCD was profitable.
1MCD had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years 1MCD has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years 1MCD always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1MCD.MI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF1MCD.MI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of 1MCD (13.88%) is better than 91.38% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of 1MCD (17.77%) is better than 84.48% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for 1MCD is significantly above the industry average of 13.09%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 13.88%
ROE N/A
ROIC 17.77%
ROA(3y)14.08%
ROA(5y)13.05%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)18.38%
ROIC(5y)16.68%
1MCD.MI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROIC1MCD.MI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -50 -100 -150 -200

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 32.04%, 1MCD belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
1MCD's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 46.12%, 1MCD belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of 1MCD has grown nicely.
1MCD's Gross Margin of 57.43% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. 1MCD outperforms 60.34% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of 1MCD has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 46.12%
PM (TTM) 32.04%
GM 57.43%
OM growth 3Y2.46%
OM growth 5Y1.77%
PM growth 3Y-0.79%
PM growth 5Y2.38%
GM growth 3Y1.56%
GM growth 5Y1.64%
1MCD.MI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins1MCD.MI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40 50

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

1MCD has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for 1MCD has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, 1MCD has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, 1MCD has about the same debt to assets ratio.
1MCD.MI Yearly Shares Outstanding1MCD.MI Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M
1MCD.MI Yearly Total Debt VS Total Assets1MCD.MI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B 40B 50B

2.2 Solvency

1MCD has an Altman-Z score of 4.74. This indicates that 1MCD is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 4.74, 1MCD belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.93% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of 1MCD is 5.60, which is a neutral value as it means it would take 1MCD, 5.60 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 5.60, 1MCD perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.90% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 5.6
Altman-Z 4.74
ROIC/WACC2.23
WACC7.98%
1MCD.MI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF1MCD.MI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10B 20B 30B 40B

2.3 Liquidity

1MCD has a Current Ratio of 1.00. This is a normal value and indicates that 1MCD is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
1MCD has a Current ratio of 1.00. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: 1MCD outperforms 56.90% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.99 indicates that 1MCD may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.99, 1MCD is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.34% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1
Quick Ratio 0.99
1MCD.MI Yearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites1MCD.MI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 0.51% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, 1MCD shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 8.20% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, 1MCD shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 1.26% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.94% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)0.51%
EPS 3Y8.12%
EPS 5Y8.2%
EPS Q2Q%-0.31%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.26%
Revenue growth 3Y3.73%
Revenue growth 5Y3.94%
Sales Q2Q%2.98%

3.2 Future

1MCD is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 10.93% yearly.
1MCD is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.81% yearly.
EPS Next Y4.38%
EPS Next 2Y6.71%
EPS Next 3Y7.35%
EPS Next 5Y10.93%
Revenue Next Year2.57%
Revenue Next 2Y4.05%
Revenue Next 3Y4.41%
Revenue Next 5Y5.81%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
1MCD.MI Yearly Revenue VS Estimates1MCD.MI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 10B 20B 30B 40B
1MCD.MI Yearly EPS VS Estimates1MCD.MI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 5 10 15 20 25

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 25.21, which means the current valuation is very expensive for 1MCD.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, 1MCD is valued a bit cheaper than 60.34% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.19. 1MCD is around the same levels.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.48, the valuation of 1MCD can be described as rather expensive.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as 1MCD.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.88. 1MCD is around the same levels.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 25.21
Fwd PE 22.48
1MCD.MI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings1MCD.MI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

1MCD's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, 1MCD is valued a bit more expensive than 62.07% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 28.99
EV/EBITDA 17.68
1MCD.MI Per share data1MCD.MI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates 1MCD does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
1MCD has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)5.75
PEG (5Y)3.07
EPS Next 2Y6.71%
EPS Next 3Y7.35%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

1MCD has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.43%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.26, 1MCD pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.94, 1MCD pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.43%

5.2 History

The dividend of 1MCD is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.43%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.43%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0

5.3 Sustainability

60.13% of the earnings are spent on dividend by 1MCD. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of 1MCD is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP60.13%
EPS Next 2Y6.71%
EPS Next 3Y7.35%
1MCD.MI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend1MCD.MI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B
1MCD.MI Dividend Payout.1MCD.MI Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.1MCD.MI Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

MCDONALD'S CORP

BIT:1MCD (1/5/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

257.15

-0.35 (-0.14%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)11-05 2025-11-05/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-09 2026-02-09/amc
Inst Owners74.96%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.2%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap183.13B
Revenue(TTM)26.27B
Net Income(TTM)8.41B
Analysts71.63
Price Target292.03 (13.56%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.43%
Yearly Dividend5.76
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.43%
DP60.13%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-1.88%
Min EPS beat(2)-4.16%
Max EPS beat(2)0.41%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-1.35%
Min EPS beat(4)-4.16%
Max EPS beat(4)0.41%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-0.99%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)2.17%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)1.87%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.08%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.23%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.06%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.3%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.22%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.06%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.33%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.04%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.04%
PT rev (1m)0.19%
PT rev (3m)-0.75%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.01%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.99%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.18%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.83%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.22%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.99%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.23%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.35%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 25.21
Fwd PE 22.48
P/S 8.14
P/FCF 28.99
P/OCF 20.39
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 17.68
EPS(TTM)10.2
EY3.97%
EPS(NY)11.44
Fwd EY4.45%
FCF(TTM)8.87
FCFY3.45%
OCF(TTM)12.61
OCFY4.9%
SpS31.59
BVpS-2.6
TBVpS-6.58
PEG (NY)5.75
PEG (5Y)3.07
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 13.88%
ROE N/A
ROCE 22.22%
ROIC 17.77%
ROICexc 18.59%
ROICexgc 19.85%
OM 46.12%
PM (TTM) 32.04%
GM 57.43%
FCFM 28.08%
ROA(3y)14.08%
ROA(5y)13.05%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)18.38%
ROIC(5y)16.68%
ROICexc(3y)19.5%
ROICexc(5y)17.88%
ROICexgc(3y)21.29%
ROICexgc(5y)19.49%
ROCE(3y)23.04%
ROCE(5y)20.89%
ROICexgc growth 3Y2.6%
ROICexgc growth 5Y2.93%
ROICexc growth 3Y2.55%
ROICexc growth 5Y2.53%
OM growth 3Y2.46%
OM growth 5Y1.77%
PM growth 3Y-0.79%
PM growth 5Y2.38%
GM growth 3Y1.56%
GM growth 5Y1.64%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.43
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 5.6
Debt/EBITDA 2.76
Cap/Depr 143.06%
Cap/Sales 11.85%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 73.39%
Profit Quality 87.63%
Current Ratio 1
Quick Ratio 0.99
Altman-Z 4.74
F-Score7
WACC7.98%
ROIC/WACC2.23
Cap/Depr(3y)117.68%
Cap/Depr(5y)111.18%
Cap/Sales(3y)9.38%
Cap/Sales(5y)9.09%
Profit Quality(3y)85.21%
Profit Quality(5y)89.5%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)0.51%
EPS 3Y8.12%
EPS 5Y8.2%
EPS Q2Q%-0.31%
EPS Next Y4.38%
EPS Next 2Y6.71%
EPS Next 3Y7.35%
EPS Next 5Y10.93%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.26%
Revenue growth 3Y3.73%
Revenue growth 5Y3.94%
Sales Q2Q%2.98%
Revenue Next Year2.57%
Revenue Next 2Y4.05%
Revenue Next 3Y4.41%
Revenue Next 5Y5.81%
EBIT growth 1Y2.6%
EBIT growth 3Y6.28%
EBIT growth 5Y5.78%
EBIT Next Year21.71%
EBIT Next 3Y11.38%
EBIT Next 5Y11.55%
FCF growth 1Y2.48%
FCF growth 3Y-2.05%
FCF growth 5Y3.1%
OCF growth 1Y12.47%
OCF growth 3Y1.11%
OCF growth 5Y3.07%

MCDONALD'S CORP / 1MCD.MI FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for 1MCD stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to 1MCD.MI.


What is the valuation status for 1MCD stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to MCDONALD'S CORP (1MCD.MI). This can be considered as Overvalued.


What is the profitability of 1MCD stock?

MCDONALD'S CORP (1MCD.MI) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


What is the valuation of MCDONALD'S CORP based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for MCDONALD'S CORP (1MCD.MI) is 25.21 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is -98.85.


What is the earnings growth outlook for MCDONALD'S CORP?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of MCDONALD'S CORP (1MCD.MI) is expected to grow by 4.38% in the next year.