MCD Mcdonalds PE ratio, current and historical analysis

The current PE ratio for Mcdonalds stock as of Apr 1, 2025 is 27.39. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $11.45 and the stock price of $313.63 per share. The P/E ratio marks an increase of 12% from the past four quarters average of 24.5.

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 25.64. The current PE ratio of 27.39 is 7% above 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.

Today
27.39
Average
25.64
Median
24.92
Minimum
21.23
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 PE change Price EPS
2024 25.32 -0.71% $289.89 $11.45
2023 25.5 -18.82% $296.51 $11.63
2022 31.41 18.44% $263.53 $8.39
2021 26.52 -21.52% $268.07 $10.11
2020 33.79 35.92% $214.58 $6.35
2019 24.86 6.56% $197.61 $7.95
2018 23.33 -12.85% $177.57 $7.61
2017 26.77 20.75% $172.12 $6.43
2016 22.17 -9.55% $121.72 $5.49
2015 24.51 26.86% $118.14 $4.82
2014 19.32 11.29% $93.7 $4.85
2013 17.36 6.5% $97.03 $5.59
2012 16.3 -13.39% $88.21 $5.41
2011 18.82 13.78% $100.33 $5.33
2010 16.54 10.49% $76.76 $4.64

Mcdonalds PE ratio by quarter (TTM)

Year PE ratio PE change Price EPS
Dec 2024 25.32 -4.88% $289.89 $11.45
Sep 2024 26.62 19.91% $304.51 $11.44
Jun 2024 22.2 -6.76% $254.84 $11.48
Mar 2024 23.81 -6.63% $281.95 $11.84
Dec 2023 25.5 10.63% $296.51 $11.63
Sep 2023 23.05 -15.51% $263.44 $11.43
Jun 2023 27.28 -8.49% $298.41 $10.94
Mar 2023 29.81 -5.09% $279.61 $9.38
Dec 2022 31.41 8.91% $263.53 $8.39
Sep 2022 28.84 -4.44% $230.74 $8
Jun 2022 30.18 16.44% $246.88 $8.18
Mar 2022 25.92 -2.26% $247.28 $9.54
Dec 2021 26.52 7.37% $268.07 $10.11
Sep 2021 24.7 -1.08% $241.11 $9.76
Jun 2021 24.97 -22.79% $230.99 $9.25

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 3 and 10-year historical averages, but it is below the 5-year average.

3-year avg
26.73
5-year avg
27.6
10-year avg
25.64
15-year avg
22.89

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 DRI's and EAT's. Mcdonalds's PE ratio is trading above the peer group average of 24.44.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
GTIM Good Times Restaurants Inc 10.35 $25.32M
ARCO Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc 11.59 $1.75B
WEN Wendy's Co 15.49 $2.95B
DRI Darden Restaurants Inc 23.49 $24.52B
CBRL Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc 25.31 $913.03M
EAT Brinker International Inc 25.53 $6.7B
MCD Mcdonalds Corp 27.39 $224.08B
YUM Yum Brands Inc 30.1 $44.35B
SBUX Starbucks Corp 31.59 $111.58B
CMG Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc 46.13 $70.03B
JACK Jack In The Box Inc N/A $507.85M

Frequently asked questions

What is Mcdonalds's PE ratio?

As of Apr 1, 2025, MCD stock has a price to earnings ratio of 27.39.

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

The average PE ratio for MCD stock over the past 3 years is 26.73.

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

The average PE ratio for MCD stock over the past 5 years is 27.6.

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 7% 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 (Apr 1, 2025), Mcdonalds's stock price is $313.63. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $11.45. Therefore, Mcdonalds's P/E ratio for today is 27.39. PE RATIO(27.39) = STOCK PRICE($313.63) / TTM EPS($11.45)

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