Sweetgreen [SG] vs McDonald's [MCD] Detailed Stock Comparison
Sweetgreen
NYSE
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McDonald's
NYSE
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Sweetgreen wins in 5 metrics, McDonald's wins in 12 metrics, with 0 ties. McDonald's appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Sweetgreen | McDonald's | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | N/A | 26.88 | N/A |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 3.40 | -61.83 | McDonald's |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 76.12 | -15.29 | McDonald's |
| PEG Ratio | -29.12 | 24.13 | Sweetgreen |
| EV/EBITDA | -45.53 | 19.37 | Sweetgreen |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | -13.04% | 31.75% | McDonald's |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | -16.45% | 44.58% | McDonald's |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | N/A | 44.58% | N/A |
| Return on Equity | -19.79% | -216.57% | Sweetgreen |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | -6.88% | 13.42% | McDonald's |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $-48.81M | $6.67B | McDonald's |
| Dividend Yield | N/A | 1.80% | N/A |
| 1-Year Return | -64.81% | 14.84% | McDonald's |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 2.15 | 8.46 | Sweetgreen |
| Enterprise Value | $1.61B | $269.09B | McDonald's |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 2.35 | 10.47 | Sweetgreen |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 17.85% | 56.02% | McDonald's |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $6 | $36 | McDonald's |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $-0.77 | $11.32 | McDonald's |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 2.05 | 0.52 | McDonald's |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Sweetgreen vs McDonald's Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweetgreen | -22.99% | -1.71% | -4.31% | -29.23% | -56.85% | -60.55% |
| McDonald's | -0.74% | 2.61% | 4.90% | -3.21% | 4.62% | 5.26% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweetgreen | -64.81% | 18.69% | 11.29% | 20,433.33% | 97.12% | -67.15% |
| McDonald's | 14.84% | 17.35% | 48.61% | 209.92% | 327.96% | 825.29% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Sweetgreen vs McDonald's
| Metric | SG | MCD |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $1.47B | $217.53B |
| Market Cap Category | Small cap | Mega cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 5,623,115 | 3,370,900 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 5,247,152 | 3,901,463 |
| Last Close | $9.75 | $305.64 |
| 52 Week Range | $8.80 - $45.12 | $265.33 - $326.32 |
| % from 52W High | -78.39% | -6.34% |
| All-Time High | $87.50 (Jul 18, 2005) | $326.32 (Mar 10, 2025) |
| % from All-Time High | -88.86% | -6.34% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.05% | -0.04% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | 0.05% | -0.03% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | -0.13% | 0.32% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | -0.16% | 0.45% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | -0.20% | -2.17% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 76.12 | -15.29 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $3.68 | $-4.83 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $1.56 | $1.73 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $26.84M | $9.48B |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $-35,743,124 | $5.31B |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | 1.80% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | N/A | $5.21 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Sweetgreen vs McDonald's
| Metric | SG | MCD |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | N/A | 26.88 |
| Forward P/E | -29.12 | 24.13 |
| PEG Ratio | -29.12 | 24.13 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 2.15 | 8.46 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 3.40 | -61.83 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $1.47B | $217.53B |
| Enterprise Value | $1.61B | $269.09B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 2.35 | 10.47 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | -45.53 | 19.37 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 2.05 | 0.52 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $3.68 | $-4.83 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Sweetgreen 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) | SG | MCD |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $166.30M | $5.96B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $136.62M | $2.62B |
| Gross Profit | $29.69M | $3.34B |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $-25.76M | $2.65B |
| EBITDA | $-5.06M | $3.28B |
| Pre-Tax Income | $-24.95M | $2.33B |
| Income Tax | $90,000 | $461.00M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $-25.04M | $1.87B |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | SG | MCD |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $183.89M | $1.24B |
| Total Current Assets | $206.17M | $4.74B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $104.82M | $4.01B |
| Long-Term Debt | $291.70M | $52.02B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $432.75M | $-3.45B |
| Retained Earnings | $-900.40M | $67.44B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $417.46M | $58.90B |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | SG | MCD |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $-8.92M | $2.32B |
| Capital Expenditures | $-16.73M | $5.00M |
| Free Cash Flow | $-32.36M | $1.88B |
| Debt Repayment | N/A | $-693.00M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $-256,000 | $-477.00M |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | SG | MCD |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 19.28M | 8.83M |
| Short Ratio | 3.87 | 1.98 |
| Short % of Float | 0.24% | 0.01% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 5,623,115 | 3,370,900 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 5,247,152 | 3,901,463 |
| Shares Outstanding | 117.12M | 715.20M |
| Float Shares | 102.14M | 713.87M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.04% | 0.00% |
| % Held by Institutions | 1.11% | 0.76% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Sweetgreen vs McDonald's
| Metric | SG | MCD |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | N/A | $5.21 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | 1.80% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | N/A | $5.39 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | N/A | 0.57% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | N/A | $16.16 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | N/A | Mar 03, 2025 |