MCD
McDonald`s
PEG ratio, current and historical analysis
- Stocks
- Consumer Cyclical
- NYSE: MCD
- PEG Ratio
Based on the most recent data from Jul 31, 2026, MCD's PEG ratio comes in at 3.22. This metric factors in a PE of 22.22 with an earnings growth rate of 6.9%. Relative to the 7.23 average from the previous four quarters, the PEG ratio has plunged by 55%.
MCD PEG ratio history
Looking at the last ten years, MCD's PEG ratio has has been around 12.43 on average. At 3.22, today's PE to growth ratio sits 74% below its historical average. Within the last ten years, the Sep 2024 quarter recorded the highest PEG value at 266.2. At 0.45, the Dec 2021 quarter showed the minimum PEG ratio in this period.
McDonald`s PEG ratio by year
| Year | PEG ratio | PE ratio | Growth YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5.31 | 25.47 | 4.8% |
| 2024 | N/A | 25.32 | -1.5% |
| 2023 | 0.66 | 25.5 | 38.6% |
| 2022 | N/A | 31.41 | -17% |
| 2021 | 0.45 | 26.52 | 59.2% |
| 2020 | N/A | 33.79 | -20.1% |
| 2019 | 5.52 | 24.86 | 4.5% |
| 2018 | 1.27 | 23.33 | 18.4% |
| 2017 | 1.57 | 26.77 | 17.1% |
| 2016 | 1.59 | 22.17 | 13.9% |
| 2015 | N/A | 24.51 | -0.6% |
| 2014 | N/A | 19.32 | -13.2% |
| 2013 | 5.26 | 17.36 | 3.3% |
| 2012 | 10.87 | 16.3 | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 1.26 | 18.82 | 14.9% |
McDonald`s PEG ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PEG ratio | PE ratio | Growth YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 3.7 | 25.52 | 6.9% |
| Dec 2025 | 5.31 | 25.47 | 4.8% |
| Sep 2025 | 8.6 | 25.8 | 3% |
| Jun 2025 | 11.32 | 24.91 | 2.2% |
| Mar 2025 | N/A | 27.42 | -3.8% |
| Dec 2024 | N/A | 25.32 | -1.5% |
| Sep 2024 | 266.2 | 26.62 | 0.1% |
| Jun 2024 | 4.53 | 22.2 | 4.9% |
| Mar 2024 | 0.91 | 23.81 | 26.2% |
| Dec 2023 | 0.66 | 25.5 | 38.6% |
| Sep 2023 | 0.54 | 23.05 | 42.9% |
| Jun 2023 | 0.81 | 27.28 | 33.7% |
| Mar 2023 | N/A | 29.81 | -1.7% |
| Dec 2022 | N/A | 31.41 | -17% |
| Sep 2022 | N/A | 28.84 | -18% |
MCD average PEG ratio chart
MCD's PEG ratio today is below the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
PEG comparison
McDonald`s's PEG of 3.22 is above the Consumer Cyclical sector, the industry and its peers average. Compared to its Consumer Cyclical sector average of 0.68, McDonald`s's PEG is 374% higher.
MCD EPS growth
MCD Price vs fair value
MCD PEG vs peers
Compared to its peer stocks YUM and DRI, MCD's PEG ratio comes in higher. McDonald`s's PEG ratio of 3.22 is above the peer average of 0.51.
| Stock name | PEG ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| JACK Jack In The Box Inc | 0.08 | $312.24M |
| ARCO Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc | 0.1 | $1.74B |
| GTIM Good Times Restaurants Inc | 0.15 | $14.57M |
| EAT Brinker International Inc | 0.5 | $9.17B |
| YUM Yum Brands Inc | 1.08 | $42.25B |
| DRI Darden Restaurants Inc | 1.15 | $23.22B |
| MCD McDonald`s Corp | 3.22 | $192.29B |
| WEN Wendy's Co | N/A | $1.4B |
| SBUX Starbucks Corp | N/A | $119.99B |
| CMG Chipotle Mexican Grill | N/A | $47.1B |
| CBRL Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc | N/A | $1.26B |
Frequently asked questions
What is McDonald`s's PEG ratio?
MCD shows a PEG ratio of 3.22, per Jul 31, 2026 data.
What is the 3-year average PEG ratio for McDonald`s (MCD)?
Historical data over a 3-year period places MCD's average PEG ratio at 33.53.
What is the 5-year average PEG ratio for McDonald`s (MCD)?
Historical data over a 5-year period places MCD's average PEG ratio at 23.4.
What is the highest PEG ratio for MCD?
The Sep 2024 quarter marked the ten years high at 266.2 for MCD's PEG ratio.
How does the current PEG ratio for MCD compare to its historical average?
MCD currently has a PEG ratio 74% below its 10-year average.
Why is McDonald`s's PEG ratio so high?
The elevated PEG ratio of 3.22 indicates that MCD may be overvalued relative to its earnings growth potential.
How is MCD's PEG ratio calculated (McDonald`s PEG ratio formula)?
The PEG ratio comes from taking PE and dividing by the rate at which earnings are growing (YoY TTM). As of Jul 31, 2026, McDonald`s has a P/E ratio of 22.22. Earnings grew at 6.9% over the TTM period ending Mar 2026. Applying the formula, this produces a price to earnings growth ratio of 3.22. PEG RATIO(3.22) = PE RATIO(22.22) / EPS GROWTH(6.9%)
All PEG ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.