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McDonald`s Debt to Equity

McDonald`s (MCD) has a debt-to-equity ratio of -161.91, below the Consumer Staples sector average of 1.42.

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Debt to Equity

-161.91

Debt to Equity

-161.91

Debt-to-Equity ratio measures a company's financial leverage by comparing its total debt to shareholder equity. A lower D/E ratio generally indicates a more financially stable company with less risk.

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McDonald`s (MCD) FAQ

As of the most recent data, MCD shows a debt-to-equity ratio of -161.91. That is below the Consumer Staples sector average of 1.42. Scroll down for historical charts and peer comparison views.

The Consumer Staples sector average debt-to-equity ratio is about 1.42. McDonald`s is at -161.91, which is lower that average. That is roughly 11524.0% below the sector mean. Use the comparison chart on this page to see how MCD stacks up against individual peers as well.

Investors watch MCD's debt-to-equity ratio because it compresses price and fundamentals into one number that is easy to compare across companies and over time. McDonald`s's latest reading is -161.91. Combining that with growth, ROE, and debt metrics usually beats relying on a single multiple.

Besides this debt-to-equity ratio page, Stockcircle has McDonald`s's full stock overview, other financial metrics, insider and congress trade tabs, and tools to follow the stock. Together they help you connect debt-to-equity ratio (currently -161.91) with ownership activity and broader fundamentals.

The Consumer Staples average debt-to-equity ratio is about 1.42, while MCD is at -161.91. Typical ranges vary by sub-industry, so always sanity-check against the closest competitors, not just the whole sector bucket.