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