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MCD

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McDonald's Corporation · Consumer Cyclical · United States · $188.1B · Avg Vol: $1.2B/d

52
StockRank
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Q
70
V
29
M
46
P/E (TTM)
22.1x
ROE
D/E
Dividend %
2.7%

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%27.4B28.4B30.0B5.7%
EPS8.4511.7211.5012.0512.6%12.1212.7613.957.6%
Shares731.3M722.7M715.2M710.6M-2.8%710.5M
Debt48.7B53.1B51.9B54.8B4.0%54.9B
Equity-6.0B-4.7B-3.8B-1.8B
Op CF7.4B9.6B9.4B10.6B12.6%10.5B
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)-7.0%
263269275282288Jun 11Jul 6Jul 24
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$264.76
RSI (14)
32.1
52W High
$337.56
From 52W High
0.8%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
70
ROIC
23.1%91.2
ROE
neg eq95.0
GP/Assets
26.4%55.6
Op. Margin
44.3%99.2
FCF/Assets
11.8%86.2
Piotroski
653.7
Int. Cover
7.9x47.3
D/E Ratio
neg eq47.3
Current Ratio
1.14x27.7
Value
29
P/E (TTM)
22.1x37.5
EV/EBITDA
16.4x24.4
P/FCF
26.7x31.0
P/B
-147.9x25.0
P/S
6.9x5.4
Div Yield
2.7%47.4
Momentum
46
52W High %
78%55.9
RS 6M
-20%49.1
SMA 50/200
0.92x36.6
EPS Rev 4W
-0.5%55.1
EPS Rev 12W
-1.4%36.2
EPS Improve
+17%30.4
Q Growth
6%48.4

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$188.1B
P/E (Forward)
18.9x
Gross Margin
57.3%

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)$188.1B52HOLD
SBUXStarbucks Corporation$117.7B63HOLD
CMG.MXChipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.$42.9B49HOLD
QSRRestaurant Brands International Inc.$33.1B59HOLD
CPG.LCompass Group PLC$55.7B73BUY
YUMYum! Brands, Inc.$41.0B68BUY
TXRHTexas Roadhouse, Inc.$12.7B53HOLD
DRIDarden Restaurants, Inc.$22.5B65HOLD
3563.TFood & Life Companies Ltd.$14.0B65BUY
DPZDomino's Pizza, Inc.$11.0B62HOLD

Peer medians: ROE 7.8% · P/E 17.1x · Gross margin 30.2%

McDonald's Corporation (MCD) — Stock Score Summary

McDonald's Corporation (MCD) has a MoatMap StockRank of 52/100 based on Quality (70/100), Value (29/100), and Momentum (46/100) 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$264.76
Market Cap$188.1B
P/E (TTM)22.08
P/E (Forward)18.91
Price/Book-147.87
Return on Invested Capital23.1%
Gross Margin57.3%
Operating Margin44.3%
Revenue Growth9.4%
Dividend Yield2.7%
Free Cash Flow$7.0B

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 52/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (70), Value (29), and Momentum (46) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
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 52/100. 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).