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Accounts Receivable are created when a customer has received a product but has not yet paid for that product. McDonald's's accounts receivables for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF1,915 Mil.
Accounts receivable can be measured by Days Sales Outstanding.
McDonald's's Days Sales Outstanding for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 34.05.
In Ben Graham's calculation of Net-Net Working Capital, accounts receivable are only considered to be worth 75% of book value. McDonald's's Net-Net Working Capital per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF-64.60.
McDonald's Accounts Receivable Explanation
1. Accounts Receivable are created when a customer has received a product but has not yet paid for that product. Days Sales Outstanding measures of the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's accounts receivables are being managed.
McDonald's's Days Sales Outstanding for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Be Aware
Net receivables tells us a great deal about the different competitors in the same industry. In competitive industries, some attempt to gain advantage by offering better credit terms, causing increase in sales and receivables.
If company consistently shows lower % Net receivables to gross sales than competitors, then it usually has some kind of competitive advantage which requires further digging.
Average Days Sales Outstanding is a good indicator for measuring a company's sales channel and customers. A company may book great revenue and earnings growth but never receive payment from their customers. This may force a write-off in the future and depress future earnings.
McDonald's Accounts Receivable Related Terms
McDonald's Accounts Receivable Historical Data
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The historical data trend for McDonald's's Accounts Receivable can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
What does a Accounts Receivable of CHF1,915 Mil mean?
McDonald's (XSWX:MCD) has a Accounts Receivable of CHF1,915 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Accounts receivable is the amount a company expects to receive from credit-extending customers. View historical data on McDonald's and its competitors.
Is McDonald's' Accounts Receivable too high?
McDonald's' current Accounts Receivable is CHF1,915 Mil. Overall, McDonald's has a GF Score™ of 74/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does McDonald's' Accounts Receivable compare to SBUX and YUM?
McDonald's' Accounts Receivable of CHF1,915 Mil can be compared against companies in the Restaurants industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Accounts Receivable for a Restaurants company?
A good Accounts Receivable depends on the Restaurants industry context. However, Accounts Receivable should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Accounts Receivable mean?
A high Accounts Receivable can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Accounts receivable is the amount a company expects to receive from credit-extending customers. View historical data on McDonald's and its competitors. McDonald's's current Accounts Receivable is CHF1,915 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is McDonald's stock overvalued right now?
McDonald's (XSWX:MCD) has a current Accounts Receivable of CHF1,915 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF267.66, compared to a current price of CHF217.00 — trading 18.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Accounts Receivable is CHF1,915 Mil. McDonald's' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Accounts Receivable calculated?
Accounts Receivable is calculated from a company's financial statements. For McDonald's (XSWX:MCD), the current Accounts Receivable is CHF1,915 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is McDonald's (XSWX:MCD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, McDonald's stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF217.00 is trading 18.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF267.66.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:MCD:
Accounts Receivable: CHF1,915 Mil
GF Value™: CHF267.66 vs. price of CHF217.00 (18.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:MCD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
McDonald's is the world's largest restaurant brand, with nearly $139 billion in systemwide sales across more than 45,000 restaurants and over 100 markets. The quick-service chain built its early reputation on speed, consistency, and affordable hamburgers, and today its global menu spans burgers, chicken, breakfast, and beverages that have helped popularize American fast-food cuisine worldwide. The firm derives the bulk of its revenue from franchise royalties and rent (about 62%), with the remainder stemming from company-operated restaurants across three segments: the United States (39% of systemwide sales), international operated markets (35%), and international developmental/licensed markets (26%).
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