McDonald's Corporation MCD
Composite 48/100; the shares have moved about 21% annualised. Names that move more contribute more risk for the same amount invested, and our composite reflects how strong the evidence for this one is right now.
Momentum ranks 28/100 — a moderate mark against it.
Income ranks 71/100 — a moderate point in its favour. Quality ranks 65/100 — a moderate point in its favour. Balance-sheet strength ranks 52/100 — a slight point in its favour.
Momentum ranks 28/100 — a moderate mark against it. Valuation ranks 33/100 — a moderate mark against it. Growth ranks 48/100 — a slight mark against it.
What the company does McDonald's Corporation operates and franchises restaurants under the McDonald's brand globally, offering a menu of burgers, chicken sandwiches, fries, beverages, and limited-time promotions.
Key financials Gross margin 57.4%, operating margin 46.5%, net margin 31.7%. Revenue grew 3.7% and EPS grew 4.9%. Dividend yield 2.9% with a 59.3% payout ratio. ROE 0.0%, ROA 13.2%, debt/equity -53.36, net debt/EBITDA 3.60.
Stock health Overall Sideravia score 48.3 (average quality, richly valued, weak momentum). Quality 63.4, growth 51.8, strength 52.4, valuation 33.2, momentum 26.7, income 71.3. Piotroski F-Score 6/9.
Price vs fair value The stock trades at a discount of 21.50% versus the analyst mean target of 316.06. - Discontinued a fan favorite after 13 years (TheStreet) - Simplistic Wall St questions fair value post-digital update (Simply Wall St) - Zacks compares growth prospects vs Domino’s (Zacks) - Wendy’s take-private bid shelved, dragging sector peers (24/7 Wall St)
Looking forward Forward P/E 20.66 and PEG 4.15 suggest valuation headwinds despite steady margins. Weak momentum persists with 3m -5.81%, 6m -21.30%, and RSI(14) at 36.70. Income pillar remains strong at 71.3.
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