McDonald's Corporation (MCD) Stock Score, Valuation & Financial Research
McDonald's Corporation is in the Consumer Cyclical sector and Restaurants industry. It is reviewed using Wall Street Score's company-strength, valuation, growth and financial-health framework. The current Wall Street Score is 33/100.
Quick answer for MCD
McDonald's Corporation currently has a Wall Street Score of 33/100. The stored market price is $252.53. Its financial score is 30/100. Its valuation score is 16/100. These figures are a research snapshot, not a buy or sell recommendation.
What McDonald's Corporation does
McDonald's Corporation operates and licenses its renowned fast-food chain worldwide, with a significant presence in both the United States and international markets. Their comprehensive menu offers classic items like hamburgers and cheeseburgers, a variety of chicken options including sandwiches and nuggets, alongside lighter choices such as wraps, french fries, and salads. For breakfast, patrons can select from offerings like biscuit and bagel sandwiches, breakfast burritos, and hotcakes. Additionally, the company provides oatmeal, an assortment of desserts including milkshakes, sundaes, and soft-serve ice cream, plus a selection of baked goods. A wide array of soft drinks, coffee, and other beverages completes their offering. By December 31, 2021, the corporation's global network encompassed 40,031 establishments. McDonald's Corporation, founded in 1940, has its main corporate office l
MCD financial snapshot
- Wall Street Score:
- 33/100
- Current price:
- $252.53
- Market capitalization:
- $179.42B
- Revenue:
- $27.45B
- Net income:
- $8.68B
- Free cash flow:
- $7.19B
- Cash:
- $1.17B
- Total debt:
- $54.88B
- EPS:
- 12.00
- P/E ratio:
- 21.0x
- Financial score:
- 30/100
- Valuation score:
- 16/100
- Revenue score:
- 23/100
What stands out
- Reported year-over-year revenue growth is +0.0%.
- Free cash flow is $7.19B, showing positive cash generation.
- The balance sheet shows $1.17B of cash versus $54.88B of total debt, so leverage deserves attention.
What the numbers mean
Its current valuation score is 16/100, which Wall Street Score classifies as weak within the model's valuation framework.
The financial score is 30/100. This is a starting point for reviewing liquidity, leverage and cash-flow strength rather than a stand-alone recommendation.
A strong company and an attractive stock price are not always the same thing. Revenue, earnings, free cash flow, debt, management quality, competitive advantage and valuation should be considered together. Wall Street Score organizes these inputs into a consistent research framework so investors can identify what deserves deeper review.
Data freshness: Financial data last refreshed 2026-07-24.
How to research MCD
Start by understanding how the company makes money. Then compare revenue and earnings trends, cash generation, debt, liquidity and valuation. Review the company's latest filings and earnings reports before acting on any score or model estimate.
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