MCD Mcdonalds PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The current PE ratio for Mcdonalds stock as of Jan 21, 2025 is 24.7. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $11.44 and the stock price of $282.61 per share. The current price-to-earnings ratio is about the same as the last 4 quarters average.
MCD PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of Mcdonalds for the last ten years is 25.55. The current PE ratio of 24.7 is 3.3% below the historical average. Over the past ten years, MCD's PE ratio was at its highest in the Dec 2020 quarter at 33.79, when the stock price was $214.58 and the EPS was $6.35. The lowest value was in the Sep 2015 quarter, when it reached 21.23 with a price of $98.53 and an EPS of $4.64.
Mcdonalds PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 35.92% in 2020
Maximum annual decrease: -21.52% in 2021
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 25.5 | -18.82% |
| 2022 | 31.41 | 18.44% |
| 2021 | 26.52 | -21.52% |
| 2020 | 33.79 | 35.92% |
| 2019 | 24.86 | 6.56% |
| 2018 | 23.33 | -12.85% |
| 2017 | 26.77 | 20.75% |
| 2016 | 22.17 | -9.55% |
| 2015 | 24.51 | 26.86% |
| 2014 | 19.32 | 11.29% |
MCD average PE ratio chart
MCD's current P/E ratio is below the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
MCD PE vs peers
Compared to its peers SBUX and CMG, MCD's PE ratio stands lower, however it is higher than YUM's and DRI's. Mcdonalds's PE ratio is trading below the peer group average of 26.51.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| ARCO Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc | 10.66 | $1.55B |
| WEN Wendy's Co | 15.04 | $2.91B |
| GTIM Good Times Restaurants Inc | 16.33 | $26.15M |
| DRI Darden Restaurants Inc | 21.17 | $21.78B |
| YUM Yum Brands Inc | 23.33 | $35.28B |
| MCD Mcdonalds Corp | 24.7 | $202.5B |
| SBUX Starbucks Corp | 29.51 | $111.07B |
| CBRL Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc | 33.05 | $1.34B |
| EAT Brinker International Inc | 36.53 | $6.8B |
| CMG Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc | 51.69 | $76.07B |
| JACK Jack In The Box Inc | N/A | $736.84M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Mcdonalds's PE ratio?
As of Jan 21, 2025, MCD stock has a price to earnings ratio of 24.7.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Mcdonalds (MCD)?
The average PE ratio for MCD stock over the past 3 years is 26.78.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Mcdonalds (MCD)?
The average PE ratio for MCD stock over the past 5 years is 27.4.
What is the highest PE ratio for MCD?
In the last ten years, the Dec 2020 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 33.79.
How does the current PE ratio for MCD compare to its historical average?
The current price to earnings ratio of MCD is 3.3% lower than the 10-year historical average.
How is MCD's PE ratio calculated (Mcdonalds PE ratio formula)?
The PE ratio is calculated by dividing the most recent price of a stock by its trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Jan 21, 2025), Mcdonalds's stock price is $282.61. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $11.44. Therefore, Mcdonalds's P/E ratio for today is 24.7. PE RATIO(24.7) = STOCK PRICE($282.61) / TTM EPS($11.44)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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