McDonald's Corporation PE Ratio
Data as of June 01, 2026
PE Ratio (TTM)
23.04
Stock Price
$279.20
EPS (TTM)
$12.12
Forward PE
19.63
How It's Calculated
23.04 = $279.20 ÷ $12.12
What This Means
McDonald's Corporation's PE ratio of 23.0 is in the moderate range, typical of established companies with steady earnings growth.
About McDonald's Corporation
McDonald's Corporation (MCD) operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically in Restaurants. With a market capitalization of about $198.37B, it ranks as a large-cap stock — a major established company.
Shares recently traded near $279.20, within a 52-week range of $271.98 to $341.75 (-18.3% from the high, +2.7% from the low). Beta of 0.44 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 PE ratio is one of the most widely cited valuation multiples. For McDonald's Corporation, it reflects how much investors pay today for each dollar of trailing earnings. High-growth Consumer Cyclical names often carry elevated PE ratios when the market prices in faster future profits, while mature companies with stable cash flows may trade at lower multiples even in the same sector.
Sector Comparison
Among Consumer Cyclical names on our S&P 100 coverage, McDonald's Corporation's PE ratio of 23.04 can be compared with peers such as AMZN (31.65), TSLA (399.81), BKNG (22.09). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Consumer Cyclical stocks.
Key Takeaways
- MCD is grouped in the Consumer Cyclical sector for peer comparisons.
- Recent beta of 0.44 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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PEG Ratio
2.56
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does MCD's PE ratio mean?
The PE ratio shows how much investors pay per dollar of trailing earnings for McDonald's Corporation. A trailing PE of 23.04 means the market is pricing the stock at 23.04 times last twelve months' EPS — useful for comparing valuation across time and versus Consumer Cyclical peers, not as a buy/sell signal on its own.
Is 23.04 high or low vs sector peers?
Among Consumer Cyclical names in our S&P 100 coverage, peers such as LOW (18.12), BKNG (22.09), GM (30.38) offer context. MCD's PE of 23.04 should be read with growth, margins, and balance-sheet risk — high PE can mean strong growth expectations; low PE can mean value or weaker outlook.
How often is this PE updated?
StockCalc refreshes MCD metrics on U.S. trading days; this page shows data as of June 01, 2026. PE moves with price daily and with EPS when companies report earnings.
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