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MCD
McDonald's Corporation (MCD)
Average score 7.3 C
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Six company scores
Average score
Company growth6 / 10
New stores and franchise royalties support steady growth
Profitability9 / 10
Asset-light franchising sustains exceptional margins
Financial stability6 / 10
Strong cash flow, but debt and negative equity weigh
Economic moat10 / 10
Global brand, locations and scale deter competitors
Future outlook7 / 10
Digital loyalty and new stores help; value pressure remains
Valuation6 / 10
About 21x forward earnings reflects modest growth
Editorial scores are for education, not audited financial metrics or investment advice.
Revenue by business
- Franchised Restaurant Revenues 62.7%
Franchise rent, royalties and initial fees
- Company-Owned Restaurant Sales 34.66%
Food and beverages sold at company-operated stores
- Other Revenues 2.64%
Franchise tech fees and brand licensing
Revenue by region
- United States 38.91%
- International Operated Markets 51.18%
- International Developmental Licensed Markets & Corporate 9.91%
Key metrics
| Revenue CAGR (5 years) | 7% |
|---|---|
| Operating income CAGR (5 years) | 11% |
| Net income CAGR (5 years) | 13% |
| Operating margin (5-year avg.) | 44% |
| ROE (5-year avg.) | - |
| ROA (5-year avg.) | 14% |
| Beta (5 years) | 0.43 |
| MDD (5 years) | -32% |
| Payout ratio (5-year avg.) | 59% |
| P/E | 22x |
| Forward P/E | 21x |
| PEG | 3.33 |