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McDonald's Corporation · Consumer Cyclical · United States · $187.5B · Avg Vol: $1.1B/d

41
StockRank
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Q
70
V
32
M
32
P/E (TTM)
20.8x
ROE
D/E
Dividend %
2.8%

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

McDonald's Corporation is the world's largest quick-service restaurant chain, operating and franchising restaurants globally. Its formidable brand recognition, expansive global footprint, and efficient supply chain create a powerful competitive moat. McDonald's continuously innovates its menu and digital experience, reinforcing its market leadership in the fast-food industry.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year20212022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue23.2B23.2B25.5B25.9B26.9B3.7%27.7B28.2B29.7B5.1%
EPS8.4511.7211.5012.0512.6%12.3112.7713.817.0%
Shares731.3M722.7M715.2M710.6M-2.8%707.6M
Debt48.7B53.1B51.9B54.8B4.0%54.6B
Equity-6.0B-4.7B-3.8B-1.8B
Op CF7.4B9.6B9.4B10.6B12.6%11.3B
Inv CF-2.7B-3.2B-5.3B-3.8B
Fin CF-6.6B-4.4B-7.5B-7.1B
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PRICE (1Y)-5.7%
253259265270276Jul 30Aug 20Sep 10
SMA 50SMA 200

Close
$253.05
RSI (14)
27.1
52W High
$335.18
From 52W High
0.8%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
70
ROIC
23.2%90.0
ROE
neg eq95.0
GP/Assets
26.7%52.8
Op. Margin
46.5%99.3
FCF/Assets
13.0%88.6
Piotroski
654.2
Int. Cover
7.9x49.8
D/E Ratio
neg eq49.8
Current Ratio
1.08x24.5
Value
32
P/E (TTM)
20.8x40.6
EV/EBITDA
15.9x26.7
P/FCF
24.2x36.3
P/B
-176.8x25.0
P/S
6.5x6.6
Div Yield
2.8%53.3
Momentum
32
52W High %
75%51.5
RS 6M
-34%18.6
SMA 50/200
0.92x30.7
EPS Rev 4W
-1.0%17.9
EPS Rev 12W
-1.7%29.0
EPS Improve
+14%29.0
Q Growth
5%42.1

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$187.5B
P/E (Forward)
18.3x
Gross Margin
57.4%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Consumer Cyclical, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of MCD are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
MCDMcDonald's Corporation(you)$187.5B41Hold
SBUXStarbucks Corporation$122.9B52Hold
CMGChipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.$48.1B49Hold
CPG.LCompass Group PLC$52.1B57Hold
YUMYum! Brands, Inc.$42.0B55Hold
QSRRestaurant Brands International Inc.$35.9B53Hold
DRIDarden Restaurants, Inc.$24.5B51Hold
TXRHTexas Roadhouse, Inc.$13.1B50Hold
YUMCYum China Holdings, Inc.$15.3B60Hold
DPZDomino's Pizza, Inc.$11.6B56Hold

Peer medians: ROE 8.3% · P/E 17.2x · Gross margin 31.1%

McDonald's Corporation (MCD): Stock Score Summary

McDonald's Corporation (MCD) has a MoatMap StockRank of 41/100 based on Quality (70/100), Value (32/100), and Momentum (32/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD.

McDonald's Corporation is the world's largest quick-service restaurant chain, operating and franchising restaurants globally. Its formidable brand recognition, expansive global footprint, and efficient supply chain create a powerful competitive moat. McDonald's continuously innovates its menu and digital experience, reinforcing its market leadership in the fast-food industry.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$253.05
Market Cap$187.5B
P/E (TTM)20.77
P/E (Forward)18.29
Price/Book-176.83
Return on Invested Capital23.2%
Gross Margin57.4%
Operating Margin46.5%
Revenue Growth3.7%
Dividend Yield2.8%
Free Cash Flow$7.8B

McDonald's Corporation operates in the Restaurants industry, part of the Consumer Cyclical sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is McDonald's Corporation’s (MCD) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for McDonald's Corporation (MCD) is 41/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (70), Value (32), and Momentum (32) factor ranks across MoatMap’s universe of 25,000+ stocks.
Does McDonald's Corporation have an economic moat?
McDonald's Corporation (MCD) has a Quality factor score of 70/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is McDonald's Corporation a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for McDonald's Corporation (MCD) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 41/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is McDonald's Corporation in?
McDonald's Corporation (MCD) operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Restaurants industry (United States).