MCD Mcdonalds PE ratio, current and historical analysis

The current PE ratio for Mcdonalds stock as of Jul 21, 2025 is 25.96. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $11.39 and the stock price of $295.74 per share. The P/E ratio marks an increase of 2.2% from the past four quarters average of 25.4.

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 25.78. The current PE ratio of 25.96 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 Sep 2015 quarter, when it reached 21.23 with a price of $98.53 and an EPS of $4.64.

Today
25.96
Average
25.78
Median
24.97
Minimum
21.23
Maximum
33.79

Mcdonalds PE ratio history chart

Mcdonalds PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 35.92% in 2020

Maximum annual decrease: -21.52% in 2021

YearPE ratioPE changePriceEPS
202425.32-0.71%$289.89$11.45
202325.5-18.82%$296.51$11.63
202231.4118.44%$263.53$8.39
202126.52-21.52%$268.07$10.11
202033.7935.92%$214.58$6.35
201924.866.56%$197.61$7.95
201823.33-12.85%$177.57$7.61
201726.7720.75%$172.12$6.43
201622.17-9.55%$121.72$5.49
201524.5126.86%$118.14$4.82
201419.3211.29%$93.7$4.85
201317.366.5%$97.03$5.59
201216.3-13.39%$88.21$5.41
201118.8213.78%$100.33$5.33
201016.5410.49%$76.76$4.64

MCD Price vs fair value

How does MCD's price compare to its estimated fair value based on its growth

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
26.48
5-year avg
27.52
10-year avg
25.78
15-year avg
23.1

PE vs average

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 23.92.

Stock namePE ratioMarket cap
WEN Wendy's Co10.86$1.98B
ARCO Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc11.25$1.52B
GTIM Good Times Restaurants Inc 14.45$16.84M
EAT Brinker International Inc21.72$7.23B
DRI Darden Restaurants Inc23.16$24.2B
CBRL Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc25.7$1.48B
MCD Mcdonalds Corp 25.96$211.46B
YUM Yum Brands Inc28.64$40.45B
SBUX Starbucks Corp33.45$105.3B
CMG Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc46.02$70.68B
JACK Jack In The Box IncN/A$419.31M
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Frequently asked questions

What is Mcdonalds's PE ratio?

As of Jul 21, 2025, MCD stock has a price to earnings ratio of 25.96.

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

The average PE ratio for MCD stock over the past 3 years is 26.48.

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

The average PE ratio for MCD stock over the past 5 years is 27.52.

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 0.7% 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 (Jul 21, 2025), Mcdonalds's stock price is $295.74. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2025 is $11.39. Therefore, Mcdonalds's P/E ratio for today is 25.96. PE RATIO(25.96) = STOCK PRICE($295.74) / TTM EPS($11.39)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.