McDonald's Corporation

As of June 30, 2026, McDonald's Corporation carries a market capitalization of 189.08B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 242.85B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

McDonald's Corporation's next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for November 4, 2026.

As of June 30, 2026, McDonald's Corporation has 707.64M shares outstanding.

As of June 30, 2026, McDonald's Corporation trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 21.60. The price-to-sales ratio is 6.85, and the price-to-book ratio stands at -184.83.

As of June 30, 2026, McDonald's Corporation trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 16.11 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 8.77 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 18.97 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. McDonald's Corporation trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 19.24, comparing the total takeover cost of the business to the cash it actually generates for all capital providers. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 242.85B versus a market cap of 189.08B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

As of June 30, 2026, McDonald's Corporation maintains a current ratio of 1.08, meaning it holds 1.1x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is -5,336.46, indicating conservative leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 9.27 demonstrates adequate ability to service its debt obligations.

These figures cover the twelve months ended June 30, 2026. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 18.71 - the clearest signal of whether the business earns more on its capital than that capital costs, and the core measure of a durable competitive advantage. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 14.71, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 18.87, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 184,680.00 in revenue per employee across its workforce of 150,000.00, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers. Inventory turnover of 208.96 indicates how many times McDonald's Corporation sells and replaces its inventory over a year, a key working capital efficiency ratio.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, McDonald's Corporation recorded 2.40B in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 21.44, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items. Taxes are levied on pretax income of 11.18B, leaving 8.79B in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

As of the close on October 20, 2026, McDonald's Corporation's stock has declined approximately 18.17% over the past 52 weeks.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, McDonald's Corporation generated 27.70B in revenue and converted that into 8.79B in net income, yielding earnings per share of 12.31. EBITDA reached 15.07B, while operating income came in at 12.66B.

As of June 30, 2026, McDonald's Corporation holds 822.00M in cash and equivalents against 54.59B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 39.04B. Total book value stands at -1.02B, with working capital of 327.00M providing operational flexibility.

McDonald's Corporation produced 11.34B in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, McDonald's Corporation posted a gross margin of 57.38, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 45.71 and net profit margin of 31.72 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, McDonald's Corporation paid dividends of 7.36 per share. The dividend payout ratio of 59.47 indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders, a key gauge of how sustainable the dividend is and how much room remains for future dividend growth. Free cash flow yield stands at 5.95, showing how much cash the business generates relative to its market value - dividends covered by free cash flow are generally more durable than those funded by debt. Total shareholder yield reaches 4.57, combining dividends paid with share buybacks and debt reduction for a fuller picture of capital returned to McDonald's Corporation shareholders.

McDonald's Corporation's most recent stock split took place on March 8, 1999 with a 1:2 split ratio.

As of June 30, 2026, McDonald's Corporation has an Altman Z-Score of 4.88, well above the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.