McDonald's Corp
NYSE:MCD

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Price: 308.42 USD 4.8% Market Closed
Market Cap: 221B USD
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McDonald's Corp
Free Cash Flow Peer Comparison

Competitors Analysis
Latest Figures & CAGR of Competitors

Company Free Cash Flow CAGR 3Y CAGR 5Y CAGR 10Y
McDonald's Corp
NYSE:MCD
Free Cash Flow
$6.6B
CAGR 3-Years
0%
CAGR 5-Years
5%
CAGR 10-Years
4%
Domino's Pizza Inc
NYSE:DPZ
Free Cash Flow
$498.7m
CAGR 3-Years
-7%
CAGR 5-Years
7%
CAGR 10-Years
12%
Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc
NYSE:CMG
Free Cash Flow
$1.5B
CAGR 3-Years
22%
CAGR 5-Years
31%
CAGR 10-Years
13%
Yum! Brands Inc
NYSE:YUM
Free Cash Flow
$1.4B
CAGR 3-Years
-1%
CAGR 5-Years
5%
CAGR 10-Years
7%
Darden Restaurants Inc
NYSE:DRI
Free Cash Flow
$1B
CAGR 3-Years
5%
CAGR 5-Years
6%
CAGR 10-Years
19%
Starbucks Corp
NASDAQ:SBUX
Free Cash Flow
$2.9B
CAGR 3-Years
-13%
CAGR 5-Years
1%
CAGR 10-Years
3%
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McDonald's Corp
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Economic Moat
Wide
Market Cap
221B USD
Industry
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure

In the bustling world of global fast food, McDonald's Corporation stands as a towering testament to business acumen and operational consistency. Founded in 1940 by Richard and Maurice McDonald as a single restaurant in San Bernardino, California, the company has metamorphosed into a globally recognized giant, with thousands of outlets scattered across six continents. Ray Kroc, a visionary businessman, joined the company in 1955 and played a pivotal role in shaping McDonald's into a franchise model powerhouse. This model allowed for rapid, scalable growth, creating a symbiotic relationship between the corporation and independent franchisees, who run most of the McDonald’s restaurants around the world. McDonald’s derives a substantial portion of its revenue from franchisees through rent, royalties, and fees, all structured to encourage operational excellence and uniformity across stores, maintaining the brand's cohesive identity. The global reach of McDonald’s is not just a story of hamburgers and fries, but also of clever adaptation and shrewd market targeting. Its success is rooted in the standardization of its menu while introducing local flavors to cater to regional tastes, thereby broadening its appeal. Operational efficiency lies at the heart of its profitability, often embracing innovation in areas such as supply chain management and restaurant technology. McDonald's constantly refines its offerings and practices through a robust feedback loop that involves monitoring customer preferences and constantly adapting to health trends and consumer demand for convenience. The company’s revenue streams are diversified, benefiting not just from food sales but also through real estate investment, where McDonald's owns the land and buildings of its restaurants, leasing them to franchisees and garnering steady income. McDonald's has created an ecosystem that ensures customer loyalty and economic resilience, making it a formidable entity in the global restaurant industry.

MCD Intrinsic Value
204.11 USD
Overvaluation 34%
Intrinsic Value
Price

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What is McDonald's Corp's Free Cash Flow?
Free Cash Flow
6.6B USD

Based on the financial report for Sep 30, 2024, McDonald's Corp's Free Cash Flow amounts to 6.6B USD.

What is McDonald's Corp's Free Cash Flow growth rate?
Free Cash Flow CAGR 10Y
4%

Over the last year, the Free Cash Flow growth was -9%.

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