Added to YB: 2026-09-02
Pitch date: 2026-08-30
MCD [neutral]
McDonald's Corporation
-0.77%
current return
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Company Info
McDonald's Corporation owns, operates, and franchises restaurants under the McDonald’s brand in the United States and internationally.
Market Cap
$187.5B
Pitch Price
$263.14
Price Target
250.00 (-4%)
Dividend
2.81%
EV/EBITDA
14.33
P/E
21.53
EV/Sales
8.71
Sector
Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure
Category
N/A
$MCD VALUATION MODEL
MCD (pass): McDonald's appears fairly valued at a $250 target despite a 22% drawdown, so the shares are being passed over in favor of a government-bond ETF expected to offer a similar return with less risk. The remaining appeal is a wide moat, 22% ROIC versus a 7% WACC, and modest growth supported by unit openings, same-store sales, loyalty, franchise economics and operating leverage.
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