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MCDONALD'S CORP (MCD) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:MCD - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US5801351017 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

305.07  +3.43 (+1.14%)

After market: 305.07 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

6

Overall MCD gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated MCD against 131 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 has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. MCD also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings could make MCD a good candidate for dividend investing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year MCD was profitable.
MCD had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years MCD has been profitable.
MCD had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of MCD (14.09%) is better than 90.84% of its industry peers.
MCD has a better Return On Invested Capital (17.40%) than 88.55% of its industry peers.
MCD had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 18.38%. This is above the industry average of 15.91%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 14.09%
ROE N/A
ROIC 17.4%
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50 -100 -150 -200

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of MCD (32.20%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MCD has grown nicely.
MCD has a better Operating Margin (46.13%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
MCD's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
MCD has a Gross Margin of 57.00%. This is in the better half of the industry: MCD outperforms 69.47% of its industry peers.
MCD's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 46.13%
PM (TTM) 32.2%
GM 57%
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40 50

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), MCD is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, MCD has less shares outstanding
MCD has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for MCD has remained at the same level compared to a year ago.
MCD Yearly Shares OutstandingMCD Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B 40B 50B

2.2 Solvency

MCD has an Altman-Z score of 4.82. This indicates that MCD is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
MCD has a Altman-Z score of 4.82. This is amongst the best in the industry. MCD outperforms 85.50% of its industry peers.
MCD has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.00. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as MCD would need 6.00 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 6.00, MCD is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.81% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 6
Altman-Z 4.82
ROIC/WACC1.92
WACC9.06%
MCD Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFMCD Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10B 20B 30B 40B

2.3 Liquidity

MCD has a Current Ratio of 1.30. This is a normal value and indicates that MCD is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.30, MCD is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.41% of the companies in the same industry.
MCD has a Quick Ratio of 1.29. This is a normal value and indicates that MCD is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
MCD has a Quick ratio of 1.29. This is in the better half of the industry: MCD outperforms 69.47% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.3
Quick Ratio 1.29
MCD Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesMCD Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B

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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 0.93%.
MCD shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 8.20% yearly.
Looking at the last year, MCD shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 1.17% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, MCD shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.94% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)0.93%
EPS 3Y8.12%
EPS 5Y8.2%
EPS Q2Q%7.41%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.17%
Revenue growth 3Y3.73%
Revenue growth 5Y3.94%
Sales Q2Q%5.44%

3.2 Future

MCD is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 9.03% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, MCD will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.81% on average per year.
EPS Next Y5.56%
EPS Next 2Y6.85%
EPS Next 3Y7.45%
EPS Next 5Y9.03%
Revenue Next Year1.78%
Revenue Next 2Y3.64%
Revenue Next 3Y4.42%
Revenue Next 5Y4.81%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
MCD Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesMCD Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 10B 20B 30B 40B
MCD Yearly EPS VS EstimatesMCD Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 5 10 15 20 25

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 25.59 indicates a quite expensive valuation of MCD.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, MCD is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 60.31% of the companies are valued more expensively.
MCD's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.73.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 22.78, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of MCD.
MCD's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 34.61. MCD is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 25.59
Fwd PE 22.78
MCD Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMCD Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, MCD is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 62.60% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, MCD is valued a bit cheaper than 63.36% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 31.62
EV/EBITDA 18.01
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.
MCD has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)4.61
PEG (5Y)3.12
EPS Next 2Y6.85%
EPS Next 3Y7.45%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

MCD has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.33%.
MCD's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.00. MCD pays more dividend than 81.68% of the companies in the same industry.
MCD's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.39.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.33%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of MCD grows each year by 7.43%, which is quite nice.
MCD has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6

5.3 Sustainability

59.52% of the earnings are spent on dividend by MCD. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
MCD's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP59.52%
EPS Next 2Y6.85%
EPS Next 3Y7.45%
MCD Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendMCD Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 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 (8/13/2025, 4:27:19 PM)

After market: 305.07 0 (0%)

305.07

+3.43 (+1.14%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)08-06 2025-08-06/bmo
Earnings (Next)10-27 2025-10-27/bmo
Inst Owners75.63%
Inst Owner Change-0.85%
Ins Owners0.2%
Ins Owner Change-0.58%
Market Cap218.13B
Analysts73.33
Price Target339.77 (11.37%)
Short Float %1.24%
Short Ratio2.48
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.33%
Yearly Dividend6.77
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.43%
DP59.52%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date09-02 2025-09-02 (1.77)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.06%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.53%
Max EPS beat(2)0.41%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.35%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.13%
Max EPS beat(4)0.41%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)0.17%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)2.76%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)2.82%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.08%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.22%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.06%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.05%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.22%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.06%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.08%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.33%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.15%
PT rev (1m)-0.09%
PT rev (3m)-0.69%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.19%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.84%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.46%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.5%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.52%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.24%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.41%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 25.59
Fwd PE 22.78
P/S 8.37
P/FCF 31.62
P/OCF 22.27
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 18.01
EPS(TTM)11.92
EY3.91%
EPS(NY)13.39
Fwd EY4.39%
FCF(TTM)9.65
FCFY3.16%
OCF(TTM)13.7
OCFY4.49%
SpS36.45
BVpS-3.86
TBVpS-8.49
PEG (NY)4.61
PEG (5Y)3.12
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 14.09%
ROE N/A
ROCE 21.76%
ROIC 17.4%
ROICexc 18.01%
ROICexgc 19.2%
OM 46.13%
PM (TTM) 32.2%
GM 57%
FCFM 26.47%
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)19.5%
ROCE(3y)23.04%
ROCE(5y)20.89%
ROICexcg growth 3Y2.6%
ROICexcg 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 Turnover0.44
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 6
Debt/EBITDA 2.88
Cap/Depr 134.76%
Cap/Sales 11.11%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 69.11%
Profit Quality 82.2%
Current Ratio 1.3
Quick Ratio 1.29
Altman-Z 4.82
F-Score7
WACC9.06%
ROIC/WACC1.92
Cap/Depr(3y)117.68%
Cap/Depr(5y)111.18%
Cap/Sales(3y)9.38%
Cap/Sales(5y)9.09%
Profit Quality(3y)85.22%
Profit Quality(5y)89.5%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)0.93%
EPS 3Y8.12%
EPS 5Y8.2%
EPS Q2Q%7.41%
EPS Next Y5.56%
EPS Next 2Y6.85%
EPS Next 3Y7.45%
EPS Next 5Y9.03%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.17%
Revenue growth 3Y3.73%
Revenue growth 5Y3.94%
Sales Q2Q%5.44%
Revenue Next Year1.78%
Revenue Next 2Y3.64%
Revenue Next 3Y4.42%
Revenue Next 5Y4.81%
EBIT growth 1Y2.2%
EBIT growth 3Y6.28%
EBIT growth 5Y5.78%
EBIT Next Year21.26%
EBIT Next 3Y11.72%
EBIT Next 5Y9.83%
FCF growth 1Y3.89%
FCF growth 3Y-2.05%
FCF growth 5Y3.1%
OCF growth 1Y12.2%
OCF growth 3Y1.11%
OCF growth 5Y3.07%