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McDonald's Corporation (MCD) Stock Grade

MCD · Consumer Cyclical

A
Grade updated: August 16, 2026
Computed by the GradeMyInvestments scoring model from revenue growth, profitability, balance-sheet strength, and analyst targets.
Market Cap
$193.8B
P/E Ratio
25.5
Revenue Growth (YoY)
+3.7%
Net Margin
31.9%
Return on Equity
Dividend Yield
2.4%

About McDonald's Corporation's fundamentals

McDonald's is a mature, highly profitable company with a net margin of 31.9%, reflecting strong operational efficiency in its franchise-based business model. The company is growing revenue modestly at 3.7% year-over-year, typical for an established restaurant operator in a competitive market. Trading at a P/E ratio of 25.5, the stock carries a premium valuation relative to many peers, while offering investors a 2.4% dividend yield on a market capitalization of $218.0 billion.

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