McDonald's's book value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF-1.42.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 32.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 20.00% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the book value growth rate using book value per share data.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of McDonald's was 32.60% per year. The lowest was -59.90% per year. And the median was 9.05% per year.
McDonald's's current price is CHF217.85. Its book value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF-1.42. Hence, today's PB Ratio of McDonald's is .
During the past 13 years, the highest P/B Ratio of McDonald's was 171.01. The lowest was 152.59. And the median was 156.55.
McDonald's (XSWX:MCD) Book Value per Share Explanation
Usually a company's book value and Tangible Book per Share may not reflect its true value. The assets may be carried on the balance sheets at the original cost minus depreciation. This may underestimate the true economic values of the assets. It also may over-estimate their true economic value because the assets can become obsolete.
For financial companies such as banks and insurance companies, their assets may be reported in current market value of the assets owned. Book values of financial companies are more accurate indicator of the economic value of the company.
McDonald's Book Value per Share Related Terms
McDonald's Book Value per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for McDonald's's Book Value per Share 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.
XSWX:MCD vs SBUX, YUM, CMG: Book Value per Share Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, McDonald's's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
McDonald's PB Ratio vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, McDonald's's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where McDonald's's PB Ratio falls into.
* 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 Book Value per Share of CHF-1.42 mean?
McDonald's (XSWX:MCD) has a Book Value per Share of CHF-1.42 as of Mar. 2026. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on McDonald's and its competitors.
Is McDonald's' Book Value per Share too high?
McDonald's' current Book Value per Share is CHF-1.42. Overall, McDonald's has a GF Score™ of 78/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does McDonald's' Book Value per Share compare to SBUX and YUM?
McDonald's' Book Value per Share of CHF-1.42 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 Book Value per Share for a Restaurants company?
A good Book Value per Share depends on the Restaurants industry context. However, Book Value per Share 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 Book Value per Share mean?
A high Book Value per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on McDonald's and its competitors. McDonald's's current Book Value per Share is CHF-1.42. 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 Book Value per Share of CHF-1.42. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF261.15, compared to a current price of CHF217.85 — trading 16.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Book Value per Share is CHF-1.42. McDonald's' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Book Value per Share calculated?
Book Value per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For McDonald's (XSWX:MCD), the current Book Value per Share is CHF-1.42 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 CHF217.85 is trading 16.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF261.15.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:MCD:
Book Value per Share: CHF-1.42
GF Value™: CHF261.15 vs. price of CHF217.85 (16.6% 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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