Starbucks [SBUX] vs McDonald's [MCD] Detailed Stock Comparison
Starbucks
NASDAQ
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McDonald's
NYSE
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Starbucks wins in 5 metrics, McDonald's wins in 15 metrics, with 0 ties. McDonald's appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Starbucks | McDonald's | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 39.22 | 26.67 | McDonald's |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | -13.41 | -81.27 | McDonald's |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | -3.63 | -20.25 | McDonald's |
| PEG Ratio | -0.83 | 2.27 | Starbucks |
| EV/EBITDA | 22.67 | 19.47 | McDonald's |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 7.18% | 32.21% | McDonald's |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 9.51% | 47.65% | McDonald's |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 9.51% | 47.65% | McDonald's |
| Return on Equity | -50.54% | -216.57% | Starbucks |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 7.57% | 13.26% | McDonald's |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $3.32B | $6.67B | McDonald's |
| Dividend Yield | 2.60% | 1.80% | Starbucks |
| 1-Year Return | -4.80% | 8.14% | McDonald's |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 2.81 | 8.51 | Starbucks |
| Enterprise Value | $126.39B | $275.89B | McDonald's |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 3.45 | 10.59 | Starbucks |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 22.80% | 57.90% | McDonald's |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $32 | $36 | McDonald's |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $2.31 | $11.66 | McDonald's |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 1.00 | 0.52 | McDonald's |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Starbucks vs McDonald's Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starbucks | -1.56% | -4.96% | -3.40% | 4.58% | -21.03% | -2.89% |
| McDonald's | 0.69% | 2.63% | 5.86% | -2.10% | 3.31% | 7.03% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starbucks | -4.80% | 6.48% | 5.31% | 60.90% | 663.09% | 624.78% |
| McDonald's | 8.14% | 21.84% | 45.68% | 225.28% | 323.14% | 835.13% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Starbucks vs McDonald's
| Metric | SBUX | MCD |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $102.99B | $221.88B |
| Market Cap Category | Large cap | Mega cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 8,881,680 | 3,606,770 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 10,354,990 | 3,608,660 |
| Last Close | $89.51 | $313.08 |
| 52 Week Range | $75.50 - $117.46 | $276.53 - $326.32 |
| % from 52W High | -23.80% | -4.06% |
| All-Time High | $126.32 (Jul 19, 2021) | $326.32 (Mar 10, 2025) |
| % from All-Time High | -29.14% | -4.06% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.04% | 0.05% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | -0.47% | 0.11% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.07% | 0.32% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.10% | 0.48% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | -0.51% | -2.17% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | -3.63 | -20.25 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $-6.78 | $-3.87 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $3.96 | $2.63 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $4.90B | $9.79B |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $1.65B | $5.43B |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 2.60% | 1.80% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $2.40 | $5.21 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Starbucks vs McDonald's
| Metric | SBUX | MCD |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 39.22 | 26.67 |
| Forward P/E | 24.35 | 24.66 |
| PEG Ratio | -0.83 | 2.27 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 2.81 | 8.51 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | -13.41 | -81.27 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $102.99B | $221.88B |
| Enterprise Value | $126.39B | $275.89B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 3.45 | 10.59 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 22.67 | 19.47 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 1.00 | 0.52 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $-6.78 | $-3.87 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Starbucks 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) | SBUX | MCD |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $8.76B | $6.84B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $6.91B | $2.88B |
| Gross Profit | $1.85B | $3.96B |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $658.10M | $3.26B |
| EBITDA | $1.18B | $3.89B |
| Pre-Tax Income | $502.10M | $2.86B |
| Income Tax | $118.00M | $608.00M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $384.10M | $2.25B |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | SBUX | MCD |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $2.67B | $1.24B |
| Total Current Assets | $6.71B | $4.74B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $10.43B | $4.01B |
| Long-Term Debt | $22.28B | $52.02B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $-7.62B | $-3.45B |
| Retained Earnings | $-7.57B | $67.44B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $14.25B | $58.90B |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | SBUX | MCD |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $359.80M | $2.32B |
| Capital Expenditures | $-589.20M | $5.00M |
| Free Cash Flow | $-297.20M | $1.88B |
| Debt Repayment | $0 | $-693.00M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $0 | $-477.00M |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | SBUX | MCD |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 44.80M | 7.92M |
| Short Ratio | 4.35 | 2.21 |
| Short % of Float | 0.04% | 0.01% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 8,881,680 | 3,606,770 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 10,354,990 | 3,608,660 |
| Shares Outstanding | 1.13B | 715.20M |
| Float Shares | 1.13B | 712.38M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.88% | 0.75% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Starbucks vs McDonald's
| Metric | SBUX | MCD |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $2.40 | $5.21 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 2.60% | 1.80% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $2.24 | $5.39 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 0.58% | 0.57% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $6.72 | $16.16 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | May 16, 2025 | Mar 03, 2025 |