GROWTH
Top line accelerating.
+3.7% YoY versus +1.7% prior. 3y CAGR +5.1%.
+3.7%
McDonald's Corporation MCD
Consumer Discretionary · Market Cap: $202.4B
$278.61▼ 5.21 (1.84%)
Fundamentals as of 2026-03-31
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Consumer Discretionary · Market Cap: $202.4B
Fundamentals as of 2026-03-31
All analysis on this page is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Fair values are model-based estimates. Always do your own research.
+3.7% YoY versus +1.7% prior. 3y CAGR +5.1%.
+3.7%Net margin 31.9% versus 31.7% prior (+0.1pp). Operating 46.1%.
31.9%P/E 23.1x — 11% below the 5y median of 26.0x. Forward 21.5x hints at EPS expansion next year.
2 of 2 legendary models say AVOID MCD.
What would legendary investors pay for MCD?
These figures are not quotes or opinions from Buffett, Graham, Lynch or the other investors. They are our own estimates, computed by applying the intrinsic-value formulas each investor is known for to this company’s financials.
For educational purposes only. Not a recommendation to buy or sell securities.
McDonald's Corporation's ROE and debt-to-equity are non-meaningful — large accumulated buybacks have driven stockholders' equity below zero, so the ratio denominators are uninterpretable. Operating margin and free cash flow are the better lenses here.
Financial story
McDonald's Corporation's ROE and debt-to-equity are non-meaningful — large accumulated buybacks have driven stockholders' equity below zero, so the ratio denominators are uninterpretable. Operating margin and free cash flow are the better lenses here.
Bottom line: MCD is flagged as overvalued by 1 of 2 legendary models, with 0 BUY and 1 HOLD, but earns a C sector grade (47/100) in Consumer Discretionary. Whether the premium is justified depends on which lens you trust. Drill into the valuation breakdown and sector ranking for the full picture.
How does MCD compare?
The Question
MCD trades at 22.7x earnings. Sector context and per-investor signals are in the valuation tab.
MCD and TJX differ on P/E, ROE, and revenue growth. See the full MCD vs TJX compare matrix.
Buffett and Munger evaluate MCD against their respective frameworks. Per-model fair value and reasoning are in the valuation tab.
MCD's P/E ratio is 22.7x. 5-year P/E history is in the financials tab.
0 of 2 legendary models say BUY. Full breakdown by investor and signal is in the valuation tab.
MCD's earnings calendar and history are tracked in the financials tab. Specific dates depend on company-published guidance.
See exactly where MCD ranks
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Sign in to see the rankingMCD sits at #79 in Consumer Discretionary with a C grade (47/100).
