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At 22.33×, MCD is 15.8% below its 10-observation annual average. A lower multiple can reflect a lower price, higher earnings, or weaker growth expectations—not necessarily a bargain.
NYSE · MCDRestaurantsUpdated Nov 5, 2026
McDonald's Corporation P/E ratio
Current valuation, historical context, and peer comparisons.
Current P/E ratio
22.33×
15.8% belowthe 10-year annual average
Share price280.22
÷Earnings per share12.55
Price and EPS in quote currency. Calculation details
Investors are paying 22.33 for every 1 of reported earnings per share.
P/E over time
2016 – 2025
Annual P/ESelected-period average 26.51×
3-year average25.43×3 positive annual observations
5-year average26.84×5 positive annual observations
10-year average26.51×10 positive annual observations
Peer median · TTM18.43×8 peers with positive P/E
Historical P/E ratios
Annual period-end data · 25 observations
| Period end | P/E | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | 25.47× | +0.6% |
| Dec 31, 2024 | 25.32× | -0.7% |
| Dec 31, 2023 | 25.50× | -18.8% |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 31.41× | +18.5% |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 26.52× | -21.5% |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 33.79× | +35.9% |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 24.86× | +6.5% |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 23.33× | -12.8% |
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| Period end | P/E | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2017 | 26.77× | +20.7% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 22.17× | -9.5% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 24.51× | +26.9% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 19.32× | +11.3% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 17.36× | +6.5% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 16.30× | -13.4% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 18.82× | +13.8% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 16.54× | +10.5% |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 14.97× | -7.8% |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 16.24× | -44.3% |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 29.16× | +88.8% |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 15.45× | -5.6% |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 16.37× | -7.6% |
| Dec 31, 2004 | 17.71× | -17.3% |
| Dec 31, 2003 | 21.41× | -6.8% |
| Dec 31, 2002 | 22.97× | +11.1% |
| Dec 31, 2001 | 20.68× | N/M |
Change is relative to the preceding observation. N/M values are excluded from averages.
How MCD compares
Company P/E vs. peer trailing-12-month ratios
| Company | P/E ratio |
|---|---|
 MCD This stockMcDonald's Corporation | 22.33× |
 WENThe Wendy's Company | 11.59× |
 QSRRestaurant Brands International Inc. | 18.14× |
 YUMYum! Brands, Inc. | 13.26× |
 SHAKShake Shack Inc. | 73.95× |
 JACKJack in the Box Inc. | 8.26× |
 CMGChipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. | 32.89× |
 WINGWingstop Inc. | 39.16× |
 DPZDomino's Pizza, Inc. | 18.72× |
Peers are selected by the data provider. Business models and earnings definitions can differ.
Put the numbers in context
What does MCD’s P/E tell you?
Compare like with like
The median of the 8 positive peer ratios above is 18.43×. Check growth, margins, debt, and earnings quality before interpreting the gap. A faster-growing business may justify a higher multiple.
Check what drives earnings
One-off gains can temporarily lower P/E; unusual charges can raise it. Reported earnings and forward estimates answer different questions. Pair this view with return on equity and liquidity for a fuller picture.
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Current P/E
Share price 280.22 ÷ EPS 12.55 = 22.33×. Data is supplied by Financial Modeling Prep through Wisesheets. Quote feed updated Nov 5, 2026; this is not a real-time trading quote.
History & averages
Annual and quarterly P/E observations are provided separately from the current quote. Averages use the latest 3, 5, or 10 annual observations, excluding missing and nonpositive ratios. Pre-IPO observations are omitted. These are period-end observations, not daily averages.
Data definitions and limitations
The current quote feed does not specify the exact EPS filing-period end or whether EPS is basic or diluted. We do not label it as forward P/E. Peer ratios are explicitly trailing-12-month (TTM) values. Historical observations do not include independently verified price and EPS inputs. Sources may update on different schedules; rounded inputs can produce small calculation differences. Historical comparisons describe past pricing, not an estimate of fair value.
MCD P/E ratio: common questions
The essentials behind the numbers.
McDonald's Corporation's current P/E is 22.33× based on the quote data last updated Nov 5, 2026. It represents the share price divided by reported earnings per share. Prices and earnings may refresh on different schedules.
Annual P/E uses earnings for a completed fiscal year. Trailing-12-month (TTM) P/E uses the latest four quarters, while forward P/E uses forecast earnings. These are not interchangeable. This page labels peer ratios as TTM and shows dated annual or quarterly historical observations; it does not show forward estimates.
N/M means not meaningful: the feed has no positive P/E for that observation. Negative or zero earnings should not be ranked as a low positive valuation multiple. N/M observations are excluded from the averages shown above.
Divide the share price by earnings per share (EPS). For example, a share price of 100 and EPS of 5 gives a P/E of 20×. This page uses the price and EPS supplied together in the quote when both are positive.
Price timestamps, EPS definitions, share classes, adjustments, and fiscal periods can differ. A forward P/E also uses forecast earnings rather than reported earnings. Compare the inputs and as-of dates before comparing two displayed ratios.
Not necessarily. The average describes previous market pricing, not fair value. Changes in earnings quality, growth expectations, debt, accounting, and business risk can justify a different multiple today.