McDonald`s Overview
McDonald`s (MCD) has a P/E ratio of 21.47, below the Consumer Staples sector average of 23.53.
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The P/E ratio compares a company's stock price to its earnings per share. A lower P/E ratio may indicate that the stock is undervalued.
The latest P/E ratio for MCD is 21.47. That is below the Consumer Staples sector average of 23.53. Investors often review this figure alongside McDonald`s's historical trend and sector peers before judging valuation or financial health.
Against Consumer Staples companies, MCD currently prints 21.47 for P/E ratio, while the sector average sits near 23.53. That is roughly 8.7% below the sector mean. Large gaps often invite a closer look at McDonald`s's growth, margins, and balance sheet.
A P/E ratio of 21.47 for McDonald`s is not 'good' or 'bad' on its own. Compare it with the peer average (23.53) and with MCD's multi-year chart on this page. Persistently elevated multiples need growth or quality to justify them; depressed multiples need a catalyst or evidence the business is misunderstood.
After noting MCD's P/E ratio (21.47), review year-over-year change, peer averages, and a few neighboring metrics such as revenue, margins, or valuation multiples. That combination usually beats staring at a single figure. The navigation links on this page jump you to those related views.
This page's peer comparison chart is the fastest way to stack McDonald`s's P/E ratio against similar Consumer Staples names. You can also browse sector and industry screens on Stockcircle for a broader set of Consumer Staples companies and their key multiples and fundamentals.
