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MCD EV/EBITDA Analysis

16.2x

Updated 81h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

EV/EBITDA is enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, so 16.6x means investors pay 16.6 times the company’s operating cash earnings for the whole business.

Sector Performance

61th percentile

MCD

16.2x

Sector Median

13.6x

Sector Avg

-30.9x

Prior Period

16.3x(Aug 2026)

→ Stable

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Deep Analysis

MCD trades above the sector median of 13.6x, placing it at the 63rd percentile among peers. The metric is stable, with the current 16.6x up 2.4% year

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the EV/EBITDA tell investors about MCD?

A valuation multiple preferred by analysts for capital-intensive or leveraged businesses. Useful for cross-sector comparisons where earnings can be distorted by debt.

How is the EV/EBITDA calculated?

EV/EBITDA is calculated as: Enterprise Value / EBITDA.

Who are MCD's closest peers by EV/EBITDA?

The closest peers by EV/EBITDA include: SMTC (76.6x), SHOP (80.2x), OKTA (83.5x), TEAM (101.4x), STEM (102.7x).

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The Formula

Enterprise Value / EBITDA

Why It Matters

A valuation multiple preferred by analysts for capital-intensive or leveraged businesses. Useful for cross-sector comparisons where earnings can be distorted by debt.