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MCD Mcdonalds PE ratio, current and historical analysis

The current PE ratio for Mcdonalds stock as of Oct 29, 2024 is 25.71. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $11.48 and the stock price of $295.1 per share. The P/E ratio marks an increase of 9% from the past four quarters average of 23.6.

MCD PE ratio history

How has MCD's PE ratio performed in the past

The average historical PE ratio of Mcdonalds for the last ten years is 25.36. The current PE ratio of 25.71 is comparable to 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 Dec 2014 quarter, when it reached 19.32 with a price of $93.7 and an EPS of $4.85.

Average
25.36
Median
24.82
Minimum
19.32
Maximum
33.79

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

What is the average PE ratio of MCD for the past years

MCD's current P/E ratio is above the 10-year historical average, but it is below the 3 and 5-year averages.

3-year avg
26.77
5-year avg
27.31
10-year avg
25.36
15-year avg
22.53

MCD PE vs peers

What is MCD's PE ratio compared to its 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 above the peer group average of 22.76.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
ARCO Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc 10.99 $1.87B
DRI Darden Restaurants Inc 18.51 $18.97B
WEN Wendy's Co 20.59 $4.1B
YUM Yum Brands Inc 24.23 $37.74B
MCD Mcdonalds Corp 25.57 $210.55B
GTIM Good Times Restaurants Inc 26.36 $31.18M
CBRL Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc 27.01 $1.1B
SBUX Starbucks Corp 27.36 $111.01B
EAT Brinker International Inc 30.42 $4.77B
CMG Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc 54.62 $77.05B
JACK Jack In The Box Inc N/A $971.98M

Frequently asked questions

What is Mcdonalds's PE ratio?

As of Oct 29, 2024, MCD stock has a price to earnings ratio of 25.71.

What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Mcdonalds (MCD)?

The average PE ratio for MCD stock over the past 3 years is 26.77.

What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Mcdonalds (MCD)?

The average PE ratio for MCD stock over the past 5 years is 27.31.

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 1.4% higher 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 (Oct 29, 2024), Mcdonalds's stock price is $295.1. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Jun 2024 is $11.48. Therefore, Mcdonalds's P/E ratio for today is 25.71. PE RATIO(25.71) = STOCK PRICE($295.1) / TTM EPS($11.48)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from and Sharadar.