(MCD) McDonald’s - Ratings and Ratios
Burgers, Fries, Chicken, Desserts, Drinks
MCD EPS (Earnings per Share)
MCD Revenue
Description: MCD McDonald’s
McDonalds Corporation is a global leader in the restaurant industry, operating and franchising restaurants under the McDonalds brand worldwide. The company offers a diverse menu, including burgers, chicken sandwiches, fries, and beverages, as well as breakfast items and limited-time promotions. With a presence in numerous countries, McDonalds has established a significant global footprint.
Key performance indicators (KPIs) for McDonalds include same-store sales growth, which measures the change in sales at restaurants that have been open for at least a year. Another important metric is the number of systemwide restaurants, which indicates the companys global reach. McDonalds also tracks its average annual sales per restaurant, providing insight into the productivity of its locations. Additionally, the companys operating margin and return on equity (ROE) are crucial in evaluating its profitability. Notably, McDonalds has a strong brand recognition and a large global network, which can be a significant advantage. However, the company faces intense competition in the fast-food industry, and its ROE has been negative in recent times, indicating a need for improvement.
From a financial perspective, McDonalds has a significant market capitalization and a relatively stable stock price, with a current price near its 52-week high. The companys valuation multiples, such as its price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio, can be used to assess its attractiveness relative to peers. McDonalds dividend yield is also an important consideration for income investors, as the company has a history of paying consistent dividends. Overall, McDonalds is a well-established company with a strong brand and global presence, but its financial performance and competitive position require ongoing evaluation.
MCD Stock Overview
| Market Cap in USD | 223,515m |
| Sub-Industry | Restaurants |
| IPO / Inception | 1965-04-21 |
MCD Stock Ratings
| Growth Rating | 64.2% |
| Fundamental | 73.0% |
| Dividend Rating | 67.7% |
| Return 12m vs S&P 500 | -5.40% |
| Analyst Rating | 4.0 of 5 |
MCD Dividends
| Dividend Yield 12m | 2.87% |
| Yield on Cost 5y | 4.57% |
| Annual Growth 5y | 6.11% |
| Payout Consistency | 95.4% |
| Payout Ratio | 59.4% |
MCD Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | 39.9% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | 53.6% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | 93.5% |
| CAGR 5y | 10.31% |
| CAGR/Max DD 5y | 0.60 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | 0.61 |
| Alpha | 2.26 |
| Beta | 0.303 |
| Volatility | 14.79% |
| Current Volume | 3470.6k |
| Average Volume 20d | 3344.8k |
| Stop Loss | 302.8 (-3%) |
| Signal | 0.83 |
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 4.5
| Net Income (8.39b TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 1.56b TTM) |
| FCFTA 0.12 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA -1.61pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp) |
| NWC/Revenue 5.0% (prev 1.15%; Δ 3.85pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp) |
| CFO/TA 0.16 (>3.0%) and CFO 9.79b > Net Income 8.39b (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%) |
| Net Debt (53.99b) to EBITDA (14.25b) ratio: 3.79 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5) |
| Current Ratio 1.30 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active) |
| Outstanding Shares last Quarter (717.6m) change vs 12m ago -0.61% (target <= -2.0% for YES) |
| Gross Margin 57.00% (prev 56.98%; Δ 0.02pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0) |
| Asset Turnover 45.98% (prev 47.87%; Δ -1.90pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0) |
| Interest Coverage Ratio 7.92 (EBITDA TTM 14.25b / Interest Expense TTM 1.53b) >= 6 (WARN >= 3) |
Altman Z'' 6.44
| (A) 0.02 = (Total Current Assets 5.60b - Total Current Liabilities 4.30b) / Total Assets 59.55b |
| (B) 1.15 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 68.42b / Total Assets 59.55b |
| warn (B) unusual magnitude: 1.15 — check mapping/units |
| (C) 0.21 = EBIT TTM 12.10b / Avg Total Assets 56.68b |
| (D) 1.06 = Book Value of Equity 66.01b / Total Liabilities 62.31b |
| Total Rating: 6.44 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D) |
ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 72.99
| 1. Piotroski 4.50pt = -0.50 |
| 2. FCF Yield 2.62% = 1.31 |
| 3. FCF Margin 26.47% = 6.62 |
| 4. Debt/Equity data missing |
| 5. Debt/Ebitda 2.95 = -1.70 |
| 6. ROIC - WACC 20.76% = 12.50 |
| 7. RoE data missing |
| 8. Rev. Trend 53.09% = 2.65 |
| 9. Rev. CAGR 5.72% = 0.72 |
| 10. EPS Trend 32.24% = 0.81 |
| 11. EPS CAGR 5.93% = 0.59 |
What is the price of MCD shares?
Over the past week, the price has changed by -0.32%, over one month by +4.34%, over three months by +0.37% and over the past year by +11.33%.
Is McDonald’s a good stock to buy?
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of MCD is around 319.21 USD . This means that MCD is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of 2.24%.
Is MCD a buy, sell or hold?
- Strong Buy: 15
- Buy: 6
- Hold: 15
- Sell: 0
- Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecasts/targets for the MCD price?
| Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 334.3 | 7.1% |
| Analysts Target Price | 332 | 6.3% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 348.3 | 11.6% |
Last update: 2025-08-23 05:03
MCD Fundamental Data Overview
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 1.88b USD (Cash And Short Term Investments, last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 26.8168
P/E Forward = 25.5102
P/S = 8.5769
P/EG = 2.7864
Beta = 0.521
Revenue TTM = 26.06b USD
EBIT TTM = 12.10b USD
EBITDA TTM = 14.25b USD
Long Term Debt = 40.80b USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 1.29b USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 42.09b USD (Calculated: Short Term 1.29b + Long Term 40.80b)
Net Debt = 53.99b USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 263.73b USD (223.52b + Debt 42.09b - CCE 1.88b)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 7.92 (Ebit TTM 12.10b / Interest Expense TTM 1.53b)
FCF Yield = 2.62% (FCF TTM 6.90b / Enterprise Value 263.73b)
FCF Margin = 26.47% (FCF TTM 6.90b / Revenue TTM 26.06b)
Net Margin = 32.20% (Net Income TTM 8.39b / Revenue TTM 26.06b)
Gross Margin = 57.00% ((Revenue TTM 26.06b - Cost of Revenue TTM 11.21b) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 4.00 (Enterprise Value 263.73b / Book Value Of Equity 66.01b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 0.93% (Interest Expense 390.0m / Debt 42.09b)
Taxrate = 20.50% (from yearly Income Tax Expense: 2.12b / 10.35b)
NOPAT = 9.62b (EBIT 12.10b * (1 - 20.50%))
Current Ratio = 1.30 (Total Current Assets 5.60b / Total Current Liabilities 4.30b)
Debt / EBITDA = 2.95 (Net Debt 53.99b / EBITDA 14.25b)
Debt / FCF = 6.10 (Debt 42.09b / FCF TTM 6.90b)
Total Stockholder Equity = -3.80b (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 14.09% (Net Income 8.39b, Total Assets 59.55b )
RoE = unknown (Net Income TTM 8.39b / Total Stockholder Equity -3.80b)
RoCE = 32.70% (Ebit 12.10b / (Equity -3.80b + L.T.Debt 40.80b))
RoIC = 26.88% (NOPAT 9.62b / Invested Capital 35.79b)
WACC = 6.12% (E(223.52b)/V(265.60b) * Re(7.13%)) + (D(42.09b)/V(265.60b) * Rd(0.93%) * (1-Tc(0.21)))
Shares Correlation 5-Years: -100.0 | Cagr: -1.15%
Discount Rate = 7.13% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.) -> floored to rf + ERP 8.05%
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 77.76% ; FCFE base≈6.98b ; Y1≈6.73b ; Y5≈6.66b
Fair Price DCF = 166.2 (DCF Value 118.58b / Shares Outstanding 713.6m; 5y FCF grow -4.71% → 3.0% )
Revenue Correlation: 53.09 | Revenue CAGR: 5.72%
Rev Growth-of-Growth: -5.83
EPS Correlation: 32.24 | EPS CAGR: 5.93%
EPS Growth-of-Growth: -4.83
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