McDonald's Corporation (MCD) — Analysis Summary
McDonald's Corporation (MCD) has a market cap of $163.38B with year-over-year revenue growth of +3.7%. Net margin stands at 31.9%. The stock trades at a P/E ratio of 18.6.
Key Takeaways
- Revenue changed +3.7% year-over-year
- Net margin of 31.9%
- P/E ratio of 18.6
Compared to other companies in the RETAIL-EATING PLACES sector, MCD posted revenue growth of +3.7% and trades at a P/E of 18.6.
McDonald's Corporation (MCD)
PREVIOUS CLOSE 2026-10-08 · MARKET DATA POLYGON · FINANCIALS SEC EDGAR
Red Flags & WarningsHigh Risk Signals
Multiple material red flags are active and deserve closer underwriting before relying on any valuation output.
Shareholder equity is negative, which can signal balance-sheet stress.
Operating margin (46.2%) exceeds gross margin (0.0%) — check for other operating income or data classification issues
McDonald's is the world's largest restaurant brand, with nearly $139 billion in systemwide sales across more than 45,000 restaurants and over 100 markets. The quick-service chain built its early reputation on speed, consistency, and affordable hamburgers, and today its global menu spans burgers, chicken, breakfast, and beverages that have helped popularize American fast-food cuisine globally. The firm derives the bulk of its revenue from franchise royalties and rent (about 62%), with the remainder stemming from company-operated restaurants across three segments: the United States (39% of systemwide sales), internationally operated markets (35%), and internationally developmental/licensed segments (26%).
Sector
RETAIL-EATING PLACES
Employees
150,000
Headquarters
CHICAGO, IL
Exchange
XNYS
Systematic competitive advantage assessment based on 4yr data
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Capital Structure
Cash Flow
Annual Dividend/Share
$7.72
Dividend Yield
3.26%
Dividend History
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