Papa John's [PZZA] vs McDonald's [MCD] Detailed Stock Comparison
Papa John's
NASDAQ
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McDonald's
NYSE
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Papa John's wins in 8 metrics, McDonald's wins in 12 metrics, with 0 ties. McDonald's appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Papa John's | McDonald's | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 16.91 | 26.17 | Papa John's |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | -3.17 | -79.02 | McDonald's |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | -2.37 | -20.25 | McDonald's |
| PEG Ratio | 16.43 | 24.22 | Papa John's |
| EV/EBITDA | 9.12 | 19.19 | Papa John's |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 3.78% | 32.21% | McDonald's |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 5.22% | 47.65% | McDonald's |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 5.22% | 47.65% | McDonald's |
| Return on Equity | -20.16% | -216.57% | Papa John's |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 12.80% | 13.26% | McDonald's |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $34.15M | $6.67B | McDonald's |
| Dividend Yield | 5.73% | 1.80% | Papa John's |
| 1-Year Return | -3.43% | 14.01% | McDonald's |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 0.64 | 8.36 | Papa John's |
| Enterprise Value | $2.27B | $271.98B | McDonald's |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 1.10 | 10.44 | Papa John's |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 29.29% | 57.90% | McDonald's |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $63 | $36 | Papa John's |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $2.37 | $11.67 | McDonald's |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 1.12 | 0.52 | McDonald's |
Performance
Key Stats
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Financials
Short Interest
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Papa John's vs McDonald's Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Papa John's | -1.55% | 3.66% | -10.33% | 12.23% | 12.11% | 0.09% |
| McDonald's | -0.80% | 0.85% | 4.72% | -2.56% | -0.96% | 4.42% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Papa John's | -3.43% | -53.36% | -54.95% | -40.23% | 265.57% | 294.90% |
| McDonald's | 14.01% | 16.50% | 47.54% | 207.70% | 324.89% | 818.65% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Papa John's vs McDonald's
| Metric | PZZA | MCD |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $1.31B | $217.97B |
| Market Cap Category | Small cap | Mega cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 767,680 | 3,766,550 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 953,930 | 3,823,953 |
| Last Close | $43.32 | $305.45 |
| 52 Week Range | $30.16 - $60.75 | $265.33 - $326.32 |
| % from 52W High | -28.69% | -6.40% |
| All-Time High | $140.68 (Nov 01, 2021) | $326.32 (Mar 10, 2025) |
| % from All-Time High | -69.21% | -6.40% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.01% | 0.05% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | -0.37% | 0.11% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.04% | 0.32% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.05% | 0.48% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | -0.20% | -2.17% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | -2.37 | -20.25 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $-13.20 | $-3.87 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $1.34 | $2.63 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $125.98M | $9.79B |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $95.68M | $5.43B |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 5.73% | 1.80% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $2.30 | $5.21 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Papa John's vs McDonald's
| Metric | PZZA | MCD |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 16.91 | 26.17 |
| Forward P/E | 16.43 | 24.22 |
| PEG Ratio | 16.43 | 24.22 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 0.64 | 8.36 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | -3.17 | -79.02 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $1.31B | $217.97B |
| Enterprise Value | $2.27B | $271.98B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 1.10 | 10.44 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 9.12 | 19.19 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 1.12 | 0.52 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $-13.20 | $-3.87 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Papa John's vs McDonald's
Financial Metrics
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Revenue
EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
Current Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | PZZA | MCD |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $518.31M | $5.96B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $366.50M | $2.62B |
| Gross Profit | $151.81M | $3.34B |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $26.99M | $2.65B |
| EBITDA | $45.34M | $3.28B |
| Pre-Tax Income | $13.89M | $2.33B |
| Income Tax | $4.54M | $461.00M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $9.34M | $1.87B |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | PZZA | MCD |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $44.01M | $1.24B |
| Total Current Assets | $242.12M | $4.74B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $282.90M | $4.01B |
| Long-Term Debt | $947.97M | $52.02B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $-415.94M | $-3.45B |
| Retained Earnings | $235.79M | $67.44B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $491.93M | $58.90B |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | PZZA | MCD |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $36.79M | $2.32B |
| Capital Expenditures | $-12.23M | $5.00M |
| Free Cash Flow | $19.11M | $1.88B |
| Debt Repayment | $-199.23M | $-693.00M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | N/A | $-477.00M |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | PZZA | MCD |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 3.84M | 8.83M |
| Short Ratio | 3.43 | 1.98 |
| Short % of Float | 0.16% | 0.01% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 767,680 | 3,766,550 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 953,930 | 3,823,953 |
| Shares Outstanding | 32.65M | 715.20M |
| Float Shares | 32.41M | 712.45M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.01% | 0.00% |
| % Held by Institutions | 1.19% | 0.76% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Papa John's vs McDonald's
| Metric | PZZA | MCD |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $2.30 | $5.21 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 5.73% | 1.80% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $1.94 | $5.39 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 0.77% | 0.57% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $5.82 | $16.16 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Aug 18, 2025 | Mar 03, 2025 |