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MCDONALD'S CORP (MCD) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:MCD - US5801351017 - Common Stock

306.75 USD
-0.57 (-0.19%)
Last: 1/12/2026, 8:07:09 PM
306.33 USD
-0.42 (-0.14%)
After Hours: 1/12/2026, 8:07:09 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Overall MCD gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated MCD against 133 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. While MCD belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. MCD is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate. Finally MCD also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings would make MCD suitable for dividend investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

MCD had positive earnings in the past year.
MCD had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years MCD has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years MCD had a positive operating cash flow.
MCD Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFMCD 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

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 13.88%, MCD belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.98% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of MCD (17.77%) is better than 89.47% of its industry peers.
MCD had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 18.38%. This is significantly above the industry average of 10.34%.
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%
MCD Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICMCD Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -50 -100 -150 -200

1.3 Margins

MCD has a Profit Margin of 32.04%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MCD outperforms 97.74% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MCD has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of MCD (46.12%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
MCD's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 57.43%, MCD is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.18% of the companies in the same industry.
MCD's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
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%
MCD Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsMCD 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

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so MCD is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for MCD has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for MCD has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, MCD has about the same debt to assets ratio.
MCD Yearly Shares OutstandingMCD Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M
MCD Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsMCD 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

MCD has an Altman-Z score of 4.79. This indicates that MCD is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
MCD's Altman-Z score of 4.79 is amongst the best of the industry. MCD outperforms 87.97% of its industry peers.
MCD has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.60. This is a neutral value as MCD would need 5.60 years to pay back of all of its debts.
MCD has a Debt to FCF ratio of 5.60. This is in the better half of the industry: MCD outperforms 74.44% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 5.6
Altman-Z 4.79
ROIC/WACC2.25
WACC7.91%
MCD Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFMCD 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

A Current Ratio of 1.00 indicates that MCD should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.00, MCD perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 54.14% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.99 indicates that MCD may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
MCD has a Quick ratio (0.99) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1
Quick Ratio 0.99
MCD Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesMCD 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

MCD shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 0.51%.
Measured over the past years, MCD 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, MCD 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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.60% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
MCD is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.51% yearly.
EPS Next Y4.38%
EPS Next 2Y6.71%
EPS Next 3Y7.35%
EPS Next 5Y9.6%
Revenue Next Year2.57%
Revenue Next 2Y4.05%
Revenue Next 3Y4.41%
Revenue Next 5Y5.51%

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 stable.
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.
MCD Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesMCD 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
MCD Yearly EPS VS EstimatesMCD 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 25.76, which means the current valuation is very expensive for MCD.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of MCD indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: MCD is cheaper than 60.90% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.25, MCD is valued at the same level.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.97, MCD is valued on the expensive side.
MCD's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
MCD's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 23.98.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 25.76
Fwd PE 22.97
MCD Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMCD Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, MCD is valued a bit more expensive than 64.66% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, MCD is valued a bit cheaper than 63.16% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 29.62
EV/EBITDA 18.04
MCD Per share dataMCD 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 an expensive valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of MCD may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)5.88
PEG (5Y)3.14
EPS Next 2Y6.71%
EPS Next 3Y7.35%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

MCD has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.41%.
MCD's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 6.32. MCD pays more dividend than 82.71% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.92, MCD pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.41%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of MCD grows each year by 7.43%, which is quite nice.
MCD has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
MCD has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.43%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
MCD Yearly Dividends per shareMCD Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6

5.3 Sustainability

MCD pays out 60.13% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of MCD is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP60.13%
EPS Next 2Y6.71%
EPS Next 3Y7.35%
MCD Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendMCD 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
MCD Dividend Payout.MCD Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.MCD Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

MCDONALD'S CORP

NYSE:MCD (1/12/2026, 8:07:09 PM)

After market: 306.33 -0.42 (-0.14%)

306.75

-0.57 (-0.19%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)11-05 2025-11-05/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-04 2026-02-04/amc
Inst Owners74.96%
Inst Owner Change0.09%
Ins Owners0.2%
Ins Owner Change-2.18%
Market Cap218.45B
Revenue(TTM)26.27B
Net Income(TTM)8.41B
Analysts71.63
Price Target342.56 (11.67%)
Short Float %1.16%
Short Ratio2.57
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.41%
Yearly Dividend6.77
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.43%
DP60.13%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
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)0.14%
PT rev (3m)-0.89%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.19%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.9%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.05%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.83%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.07%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.04%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.37%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 25.76
Fwd PE 22.97
P/S 8.32
P/FCF 29.62
P/OCF 20.83
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 18.04
EPS(TTM)11.91
EY3.88%
EPS(NY)13.36
Fwd EY4.35%
FCF(TTM)10.35
FCFY3.38%
OCF(TTM)14.73
OCFY4.8%
SpS36.88
BVpS-3.04
TBVpS-7.68
PEG (NY)5.88
PEG (5Y)3.14
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 4.79
F-Score7
WACC7.91%
ROIC/WACC2.25
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 5Y9.6%
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 5Y5.51%
EBIT growth 1Y2.6%
EBIT growth 3Y6.28%
EBIT growth 5Y5.78%
EBIT Next Year21.71%
EBIT Next 3Y11.38%
EBIT Next 5Y10.59%
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 / MCD FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for MCDONALD'S CORP?

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


What is the valuation status for MCD stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to MCDONALD'S CORP (MCD). This can be considered as Overvalued.


How profitable is MCDONALD'S CORP (MCD) stock?

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


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for MCD stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for MCDONALD'S CORP (MCD) is 25.76 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is -100.99.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for MCD stock?

The dividend rating of MCDONALD'S CORP (MCD) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 60.13%.