McDonald's Corp P/B Ratio
Data as of August 04, 2026
P/B Ratio
33.93
Stock Price
$265.23
Book Value/Share
$7.82
Sector
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure
How It's Calculated
33.93 = $265.23 ÷ $7.82
What This Means
McDonald's Corp's P/B ratio of 33.93 is above 6. Asset-light business models and unrecognized intangible assets can make book value a limited denominator; the multiple alone does not determine fair value.
About McDonald's Corp
McDonald's Corp (MCD) operates in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure sector, specifically in Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure. With a market capitalization of about $192.29B, it ranks as a large-cap stock — a major established company.
Shares recently traded near $265.23, within a 52-week range of $260.96 to $341.75 (-22.4% from the high, +1.6% from the low). Beta of 0.42 indicates relatively lower volatility versus the market.
Trailing profit margin is about 31.6%, signaling a strong profit margin relative to many peers.
Understanding This Metric
The price-to-book ratio compares market price to net asset value per share. For McDonald's Corp, P/B is especially useful when earnings are volatile or temporarily depressed. In Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure, asset-heavy business models often anchor closer to book value, while asset-light models may trade far above book.
Sector Comparison
Among Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure names on our S&P 100 coverage, McDonald's Corp's P/B ratio of 33.93 can be compared with peers such as BKNG (65.57), SBUX (115.70). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure stocks.
Key Takeaways
- MCD is grouped in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure sector for peer comparisons.
- Recent beta of 0.42 suggests lower-than-market price sensitivity.
- Trailing profit margin of 31.6% provides context for how much earnings support the headline multiple.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does MCD's price-to-book ratio indicate?
P/B compares share price to book value per share. McDonald's Corp's P/B of 33.93 reflects how the market prices net assets — especially relevant for asset-heavy Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure business models.
Is 33.93 above or below book value?
A P/B above 1.0 (33.93) means the market values MCD above accounting book value — often due to brands, growth, or intangible assets.
How does P/B compare within Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure?
Peer P/B levels in Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure (e.g. SBUX (115.70), BKNG (65.57)) provide context; asset-light vs asset-heavy models differ materially.
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