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McDonald's Corporation

MCD - NYQ
Trade & Services
Retail-eating Places
Country
USA
Market Cap
$218.3B
Dividend Yield
2%
Beta
0.71 (Low)
Trading Volume
507.8K (Low)
Momentum
Very Weak Neutral Very Strong
Value vs. Growth
Deep Value Fair Value Rapid Growth
Quality
Poor Good Excellent
Size
Micro Mega Cap Mega Cap

McDonald's Corporation is an American fast food company, founded in 1940 as a restaurant operated by Richard and Maurice McDonald, in San Bernardino, California, United States. They rechristened their business as a hamburger stand, and later turned the company into a franchise, with the Golden Arches logo being introduced in 1953 at a location in Phoenix, Arizona.

Valuation
Financials
Momentum
Analyst Ratings
Trailing P/E
26.87
Forward P/E
24.63
PEG Ratio
2.68
Price/Book
N/A
EV/EBITDA
19.23
EV/Revenue
10.35

Income Statement

Revenue (TTM)
$25.9B
Gross Profit (TTM)
$14.7B
EBITDA
$13.9B

Financial Ratios

Profit Margin
32%
Operating Margin (TTM)
45%
Gross Profit Margin
57%
EBITDA Margin
54%
ROE (TTM)
0%
ROA (TTM)
13%

Growth

Quarterly Revenue Growth (YoY)
0%
Quarterly Earnings Growth (YoY)
0%
52-Week Range
$239.28
$305.56
$314.19
50-Day Moving Average
$294.56
Price vs. 50-Day MA
3.73%
200-Day Moving Average
$284.25
Price vs. 200-Day MA
7.50%
Analyst Ratings Distribution
0
0
14
17
7
Strong Sell Strong Buy
Median Price Target
$328.36
Price to Target
93%

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.

CMG - NYQ
View CMG's Comps
A
TaxGhost's "TG Grade" is calculated from 100+ datapoints including fundamental metrics, factors, country, correlation, sub-sector, and more.
Trade & Services
Retail-eating Places
Market Cap: $68.1B
Volume: 24.5M (High)
Beta: 1.27 (High)
Dividend Yield: N/A
Weak Momentum
Growth
Good Quality
Large Cap

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc., often known simply as Chipotle, is an American chain of fast casual restaurants in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, and France, specializing in tacos and Mission burritos that are made to order in front of the customer.

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Ratings

McDonald's is a leading global fast-food chain with a strong focus on efficiency and customer service, paralleling Chipotle's emphasis on quality and customer experience in the fast-casual dining sector.

correlation
B

correlation

Measures how closely the two stocks' prices move together over time. A high correlation suggests similar market reactions and investor sentiment.

Pearson Correlation: 29%

R-squared: 8%

This indicates a negligible relationship between the price movements of these stocks.

network
A+

network

Evaluates the overlap in business networks, partnerships, and industry relationships, indicating similarity in market positioning and competitive landscape.

  • Common comparables: 6
  • CMG in MCD's comparables: No
  • MCD in CMG's comparables: Yes

A high score suggests the companies are often compared to each other and share many industry peers, indicating similar competitive environments and market perceptions.

financials
B

financials

Compares key financial metrics to assess operational similarity and financial health.

  • Revenue Growth: 13% vs 0%
  • Profit Margin: 14% vs 32%
  • ROE: 46% vs 0%
  • Operating Margin: 15% vs 45%
  • Revenue (TTM): $11.3B vs $25.9B

A high score indicates similar financial performance, efficiency, and growth trajectories, suggesting comparable business models and market positions.

size
A+

size

Evaluates similarity in market capitalization, which can indicate comparable market influence, investor interest, and resource availability.

Market Cap: $68.1B vs $218.3B

Size Category: Large Cap vs Mega Cap

A high score suggests the companies are in the same size category, facing similar challenges and opportunities in terms of market presence and financial flexibility.

valuation
B

valuation

Compares valuation metrics to assess if the stocks are valued similarly by the market, indicating comparable investor expectations and perceived growth potential.

  • P/E Ratio: 45.25 vs 26.78
  • P/B Ratio: 18.62 vs 0.00
  • EV/EBITDA: 30.69 vs 19.23
  • Forward P/E: 39.06 vs 24.63
  • PEG Ratio: 2.02 vs 2.68

A high score indicates that the market values these companies similarly relative to their financials, suggesting comparable growth expectations and risk profiles.

sector
A+

sector

Compares the sector and industry classification of both companies, allowing for partial matches.

  • Sector: TRADE & SERVICES vs TRADE & SERVICES
  • Industry: RETAIL-EATING PLACES vs RETAIL-EATING PLACES

A high score indicates that the companies operate in similar business areas, facing comparable market conditions, regulatory environments, and industry trends. Partial matches are considered for more nuanced comparisons.

analyst ratings
A+

analyst ratings

Compares the consensus of analyst opinions on both stocks.

  • CMG Rating: Buy
  • MCD Rating: Buy

A high score suggests that analysts view both stocks similarly in terms of their future prospects and investment potential.

geo
A+

geo

Evaluates the geographical similarity of the companies based on country, currency, exchange, and address.

  • CMG Country: USA
  • MCD Country: USA
  • Currency: USD vs USD
  • Exchange: NYQ vs NYQ

A high score indicates that both companies operate in similar geographical markets, facing comparable economic conditions, regulations, and market dynamics.

volatility
A-

volatility

Compares price volatility and risk profiles, indicating similarity in market behavior, risk, and potential for price swings.

  • CMG Beta: 1.27 (High)
  • MCD Beta: 0.71 (Low)

A high score suggests both stocks have similar sensitivity to market movements, implying comparable risk levels and potential for both gains and losses.

business similarity
A+

business similarity

Assesses the similarity of the companies' business models, products, and services.

This score is based on an analysis of the companies' business descriptions, major products, and revenue streams.

A high score indicates that the companies have similar core businesses, target markets, and revenue generation strategies.

momentum
A+

momentum

Compares recent price momentum, showing similarity in short-term market performance and investor sentiment.

  • CMG Price vs 200-day MA: 86.22%
  • MCD Price vs 200-day MA: 107.50%

A high score indicates both stocks are experiencing similar price trends relative to their recent history, suggesting comparable market enthusiasm or concern.

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Trailing P/E
45.25
Forward P/E
39.06
PEG Ratio
2.02
Price/Book
18.62
EV/EBITDA
30.69
EV/Revenue
6.29

Income Statement

Revenue (TTM)
$11.3B
Gross Profit (TTM)
$4.6B
EBITDA
$2.3B

Financial Ratios

Profit Margin
14%
Operating Margin (TTM)
15%
Gross Profit Margin
N/A
EBITDA Margin
N/A
ROE (TTM)
46%
ROA (TTM)
14%

Growth

Quarterly Revenue Growth (YoY)
13%
Quarterly Earnings Growth (YoY)
17%
52-Week Range
$47.98
$50.23
$69.26
50-Day Moving Average
$56.73
Price vs. 50-Day MA
-11.46%
200-Day Moving Average
$58.26
Price vs. 200-Day MA
-13.78%
Analyst Ratings Distribution
1
0
10
21
3
Strong Sell Strong Buy
Median Price Target
$65.10
Price to Target
77%
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Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.

CMG - NYQ
A
$50.23 -1.24 (-2.41%)
Trade & Services
Retail-eating Places
Market Cap: $68.1B
Volume: 24.5M (High)
Beta: 1.27 (High)
Dividend Yield: N/A
Weak Momentum
Growth
Good Quality
Large Cap
$50.23
$47.98 $69.26

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc., often known simply as Chipotle, is an American chain of fast casual restaurants in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, and France, specializing in tacos a...

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc., often known simply as Chipotle, is an American chain of fast casual restaurants in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, and France, specializing in tacos and Mission burritos that are made to order in front of the customer.