McDonald's Corporation (MCD) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 500 data points (2024-08-30 to 2026-08-28)
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 re...
McDonald's Corporation (MCD) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 21.61 (historical range: 21.59–29.02, median: 25.98), placing it at the 0th percentile — cheap relative to its history, P/S ratio of 6.83 (range: 6.83–9.30, 0th percentile — cheap relative to its history), EV/EBITDA of 76.68 (range: 20.41–101.33, 67th percentile).
McDonald's Corporation appears significantly undervalued relative to its historical range, trading at depressed multiples across most metrics.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Min | Median | Max | Percentile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 21.61 | 21.59 | 25.98 | 29.02 | 0th | cheap relative to its history |
| P/S Ratio | 6.83 | 6.83 | 8.32 | 9.30 | 0th | cheap relative to its history |
| EV/EBITDA | 76.68 | 20.41 | 42.35 | 101.33 | 67th | above its historical average |
| FCF Yield | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.03 | 33th | above its historical average |