As of July 22, 2025, McDonald's Corp (MCD) reports a Forward P/E of 24.02.
Forward P/E gauges the price investors pay for each dollar of anticipated earnings, offering insight into a stock's future valuation.
Comparing McDonald's Corp's Forward P/E to Peers
To better understand McDonald's Corp's position, it's useful to compare its Forward P/E against industry peers. Below are selected comparisons:
| Company | Forward P/E |
|---|---|
| McDonald's Corp (MCD) | 24.02 |
| Shake Shack Inc (SHAK) | 100.13 |
| Wingstop Inc (WING) | 82.94 |
| Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc (CMG) | 43.27 |
| Starbucks Corp (SBUX) | 36.89 |
| Texas Roadhouse Inc (TXRH) | 26.76 |
Compared to its competitors, McDonald's Corp's Forward P/E is about average compared to peers, indicating growth expectations in line with industry peers.