McDonald`s P/E Ratio

McDonald`s (MCD) currently reports a P/E ratio of 19.67. That is above the Consumer Staples sector average of 12.44. Use the charts on this page to explore McDonald`s's P/E ratio history and peer comparisons.

McDonald`s's P/E ratio of 19.67 is higher than the Consumer Staples sector average of 12.44. That is roughly 58.1% above the sector mean. A reading higher peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.

The P/E ratio is a valuation multiple that relates McDonald`s's market price to a fundamental measure such as earnings, sales, or book value. At 19.67, MCD can look expensive or cheap only in context — versus its own history, growth rate, and Consumer Staples peers. Higher multiples often price in stronger expected growth; lower ones can signal value or concern.

Start with the current P/E ratio of 19.67, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Consumer Staples average is 12.44. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for McDonald`s, and consider following MCD for alerts when major investors trade the stock.

McDonald`s is classified in the Consumer Staples sector. On P/E ratio, it currently shows 19.67 versus a sector average near 12.44. Sector peers often share similar capital intensity and growth regimes, so relative rankings inside Consumer Staples are usually more informative than comparing MCD with unrelated industries.