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MCDONALD'S CORP (MCD) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

295.74  -1.33 (-0.45%)

After market: 295.96 +0.22 (+0.07%)

Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, MCD scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. MCD was compared to 131 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. While MCD has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. MCD is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. Finally MCD also has an excellent dividend rating. This makes MCD very considerable 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.
In the past year MCD had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years MCD has always 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 (14.49%) is better than 91.60% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 18.02%, MCD belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.08% of the companies in the same industry.
MCD had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 18.38%. This is above the industry average of 13.91%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 14.49%
ROE N/A
ROIC 18.02%
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

With an excellent Profit Margin value of 31.75%, MCD belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MCD has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of MCD (45.86%) is better 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 56.83%. This is in the better half of the industry: MCD outperforms 69.47% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MCD has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 45.86%
PM (TTM) 31.75%
GM 56.83%
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

MCD has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, MCD has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for MCD has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
MCD has about the same debt/assets ratio as last year.
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 4.96. This indicates that MCD is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 4.96, MCD belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.02% of the companies in the same industry.
MCD has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.80. This is a neutral value as MCD would need 5.80 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 5.80, MCD is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.10% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 5.8
Altman-Z 4.96
ROIC/WACC2.05
WACC8.8%
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

A Current Ratio of 1.18 indicates that MCD should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
MCD's Current ratio of 1.18 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MCD outperforms 61.83% of its industry peers.
MCD has a Quick Ratio of 1.17. This is a normal value and indicates that MCD is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of MCD (1.17) is better than 65.65% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.18
Quick Ratio 1.17
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 slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -2.58%.
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 decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -0.22% 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)-2.58%
EPS 3Y8.12%
EPS 5Y8.2%
EPS Q2Q%-1.11%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.22%
Revenue growth 3Y3.73%
Revenue growth 5Y3.94%
Sales Q2Q%-3.45%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, MCD will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 9.03% on average per year.
MCD is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.81% yearly.
EPS Next Y5.56%
EPS Next 2Y6.85%
EPS Next 3Y7.45%
EPS Next 5Y9.03%
Revenue Next Year1.54%
Revenue Next 2Y3.46%
Revenue Next 3Y4.23%
Revenue Next 5Y4.81%

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 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 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

The Price/Earnings ratio is 25.28, which means the current valuation is very expensive for MCD.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, MCD is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 62.60% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.46, MCD is valued at the same level.
MCD is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.09.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MCD is on the same level as its industry peers.
MCD is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 36.44, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 25.28
Fwd PE 22.09
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

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of MCD indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: MCD is more expensive than 62.60% of the companies listed in the same industry.
MCD's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MCD is cheaper than 61.83% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 31.53
EV/EBITDA 17.93
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 MCD does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The excellent profitability rating of MCD may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)4.55
PEG (5Y)3.08
EPS Next 2Y6.85%
EPS Next 3Y7.45%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.36%, MCD has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.64, MCD pays a better dividend. On top of this MCD pays more dividend than 83.21% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.34, MCD has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.36%

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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6

5.3 Sustainability

60.41% of the earnings are spent on dividend by MCD. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of MCD is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP60.41%
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 (7/21/2025, 8:18:23 PM)

After market: 295.96 +0.22 (+0.07%)

295.74

-1.33 (-0.45%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)05-01 2025-05-01/bmo
Earnings (Next)08-06 2025-08-06/bmo
Inst Owners75.69%
Inst Owner Change-0.58%
Ins Owners0.2%
Ins Owner Change0.06%
Market Cap211.46B
Analysts72.86
Price Target340.3 (15.07%)
Short Float %1.18%
Short Ratio2.37
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.36%
Yearly Dividend6.77
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.43%
DP60.41%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date06-02 2025-06-02 (1.77)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.83%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.13%
Max EPS beat(2)-0.53%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-1.51%
Min EPS beat(4)-4.24%
Max EPS beat(4)-0.14%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)1.71%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)2.92%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)3.5%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.52%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.22%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.83%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.01%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.22%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.22%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.89%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.04%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.33%
PT rev (1m)-0.91%
PT rev (3m)0.85%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.14%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.67%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.09%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.46%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.1%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.73%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.09%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.37%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 25.28
Fwd PE 22.09
P/S 8.23
P/FCF 31.53
P/OCF 22.29
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 17.93
EPS(TTM)11.7
EY3.96%
EPS(NY)13.39
Fwd EY4.53%
FCF(TTM)9.38
FCFY3.17%
OCF(TTM)13.27
OCFY4.49%
SpS35.95
BVpS-4.83
TBVpS-9.29
PEG (NY)4.55
PEG (5Y)3.08
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 14.49%
ROE N/A
ROCE 22.53%
ROIC 18.02%
ROICexc 18.46%
ROICexgc 19.69%
OM 45.86%
PM (TTM) 31.75%
GM 56.83%
FCFM 26.09%
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-Score5
Asset Turnover0.46
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 5.8
Debt/EBITDA 2.8
Cap/Depr 131.89%
Cap/Sales 10.81%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 68.26%
Profit Quality 82.17%
Current Ratio 1.18
Quick Ratio 1.17
Altman-Z 4.96
F-Score5
WACC8.8%
ROIC/WACC2.05
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)-2.58%
EPS 3Y8.12%
EPS 5Y8.2%
EPS Q2Q%-1.11%
EPS Next Y5.56%
EPS Next 2Y6.85%
EPS Next 3Y7.45%
EPS Next 5Y9.03%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.22%
Revenue growth 3Y3.73%
Revenue growth 5Y3.94%
Sales Q2Q%-3.45%
Revenue Next Year1.54%
Revenue Next 2Y3.46%
Revenue Next 3Y4.23%
Revenue Next 5Y4.81%
EBIT growth 1Y-0.13%
EBIT growth 3Y6.28%
EBIT growth 5Y5.78%
EBIT Next Year21.21%
EBIT Next 3Y11.52%
EBIT Next 5Y9.83%
FCF growth 1Y18.21%
FCF growth 3Y-2.05%
FCF growth 5Y3.1%
OCF growth 1Y23.6%
OCF growth 3Y1.11%
OCF growth 5Y3.07%