Wingstop [WING] vs McDonald's [MCD] Detailed Stock Comparison
Wingstop
NASDAQ
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McDonald's
NYSE
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Wingstop wins in 2 metrics, McDonald's wins in 18 metrics, with 0 ties. McDonald's appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Wingstop | McDonald's | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 55.25 | 26.67 | McDonald's |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | -13.40 | -81.27 | McDonald's |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | -1.85 | -20.25 | McDonald's |
| PEG Ratio | 25.97 | 2.27 | McDonald's |
| EV/EBITDA | 51.65 | 19.47 | McDonald's |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 25.61% | 32.21% | McDonald's |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 26.83% | 47.65% | McDonald's |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 26.83% | 47.65% | McDonald's |
| Return on Equity | -16.09% | -216.57% | Wingstop |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 18.93% | 13.26% | Wingstop |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $105.68M | $6.67B | McDonald's |
| Dividend Yield | 0.37% | 1.80% | McDonald's |
| 1-Year Return | -17.75% | 8.48% | McDonald's |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 13.80 | 8.51 | McDonald's |
| Enterprise Value | $10.28B | $275.89B | McDonald's |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 15.35 | 10.59 | McDonald's |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 48.41% | 57.90% | McDonald's |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $23 | $36 | McDonald's |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $5.99 | $11.66 | McDonald's |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 1.81 | 0.52 | McDonald's |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Wingstop vs McDonald's Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wingstop | 4.26% | -1.34% | 3.59% | 3.49% | 40.52% | 13.79% |
| McDonald's | 0.27% | 1.66% | 4.98% | -0.08% | 2.11% | 7.37% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wingstop | -17.75% | 187.01% | 101.57% | 1,072.57% | 985.94% | 985.94% |
| McDonald's | 8.48% | 22.23% | 46.14% | 226.31% | 324.48% | 838.08% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Wingstop vs McDonald's
| Metric | WING | MCD |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $9.24B | $221.88B |
| Market Cap Category | Mid cap | Mega cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 709,100 | 3,606,770 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 800,493 | 3,608,660 |
| Last Close | $332.34 | $314.07 |
| 52 Week Range | $204.00 - $433.86 | $276.53 - $326.32 |
| % from 52W High | -23.40% | -3.75% |
| All-Time High | $433.86 (Sep 23, 2024) | $326.32 (Mar 10, 2025) |
| % from All-Time High | -23.40% | -3.75% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.12% | 0.05% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | -0.03% | 0.11% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.26% | 0.32% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.27% | 0.48% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | -0.16% | -2.17% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | -1.85 | -20.25 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $-24.57 | $-3.87 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $8.16 | $2.63 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $108.65M | $9.79B |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $59.06M | $5.43B |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 0.37% | 1.80% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $1.38 | $5.21 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Wingstop vs McDonald's
| Metric | WING | MCD |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 55.25 | 26.67 |
| Forward P/E | 71.94 | 24.66 |
| PEG Ratio | 25.97 | 2.27 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 13.80 | 8.51 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | -13.40 | -81.27 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $9.24B | $221.88B |
| Enterprise Value | $10.28B | $275.89B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 15.35 | 10.59 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 51.65 | 19.47 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 1.81 | 0.52 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $-24.57 | $-3.87 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Wingstop 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) | WING | MCD |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $171.09M | $6.84B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $88.63M | $2.88B |
| Gross Profit | $82.46M | $3.96B |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $44.80M | $3.26B |
| EBITDA | $51.02M | $3.89B |
| Pre-Tax Income | $123.19M | $2.86B |
| Income Tax | $30.93M | $608.00M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $92.27M | $2.25B |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | WING | MCD |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $251.38M | $1.24B |
| Total Current Assets | $324.26M | $4.74B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $91.01M | $4.01B |
| Long-Term Debt | $1.26B | $52.02B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $-714.98M | $-3.45B |
| Retained Earnings | $-719.31M | $67.44B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $155.43M | $58.90B |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | WING | MCD |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $119.51M | $2.32B |
| Capital Expenditures | $-8.02M | $5.00M |
| Free Cash Flow | $17.27M | $1.88B |
| Debt Repayment | N/A | $-693.00M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $-120.77M | $-477.00M |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | WING | MCD |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 1.87M | 7.92M |
| Short Ratio | 2.41 | 2.21 |
| Short % of Float | 0.09% | 0.01% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 709,100 | 3,606,770 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 800,493 | 3,608,660 |
| Shares Outstanding | 28.66M | 715.20M |
| Float Shares | 27.77M | 712.38M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.01% | 0.00% |
| % Held by Institutions | 1.17% | 0.75% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Wingstop vs McDonald's
| Metric | WING | MCD |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $1.38 | $5.21 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 0.37% | 1.80% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $1.01 | $5.39 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 0.10% | 0.57% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $3.02 | $16.16 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Aug 15, 2025 | Mar 03, 2025 |