McDonald's (XSWX:MCD) Cash per Share: CHF1.30 (As of Mar. 2026)

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McDonald's Corp XSWX:MCD

What is McDonald's Cash per Share?

McDonald's XSWX:MCD -0.69% 74 Cash per Share is CHF1.30 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:MCD with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF265.62. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Cash per Share is calculated as Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities divided by Shares Outstanding (EOP). McDonald's's Cash per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF1.30.

McDonald's (XSWX:MCD) Cash per Share Explanation

Cash per Share represents the liquidity of a compant's assets. A high level of Cash per Share suggests that there's enough money on hand for a company to cover any emergencies and that the company has adequate money to reinvest its business or pay dividends to investors. However, if the ratio is too high, it can also suggeust the inefficiency of management for not making a full usage of the cash.

McDonald's Cash per Share Related Terms

McDonald's Cash per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for McDonald's's Cash per Share can be seen below:

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* 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.

McDonald's Cash per Share Chart

McDonald's Annual Data

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5.82

3.29

5.48

1.35

0.87

McDonald's Quarterly Data
	Jun21	Sep21	Dec21	Mar22	Jun22	Sep22	Dec22	Mar23	Jun23	Sep23	Dec23	Mar24	Jun24	Sep24	Dec24	Mar25	Jun25	Sep25	Dec25	Mar26
Cash per Share	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															1.53	2.14	2.70	0.87	1.30

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McDonald's Cash per Share Calculation

This is the ratio of a company's available cash, including easy to liquidate short-term investment, to its total number of shares outstanding. The result indicates the percentage of a company's share price that is available to spend on company's activities, such as strengthening the business, paying down the debt and making dividend payment to shareholders. It's a reliable indicator of a company's financial health.

McDonald's's Cash per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Cash per Share	=	Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities	/	Shares Outstanding (EOP)
	=	616.801	/	711
	=	0.87

McDonald's's Cash per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Cash per Share	=	Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities	/	Shares Outstanding (EOP)
	=	921.141	/	711
	=	1.30

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What does a Cash per Share of CHF1.30 mean?

McDonald's (XSWX:MCD) has a Cash per Share of CHF1.30 as of Mar. 2026. Cash per share is the per-share value of a company's available cash. View historical data for McDonald's and its competitors.

Is McDonald's' Cash per Share too high?

McDonald's' current Cash per Share is CHF1.30. Overall, McDonald's has a GF Score™ of 74/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does McDonald's' Cash per Share compare to SBUX and YUM?

McDonald's' Cash per Share of CHF1.30 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 Cash per Share for a Restaurants company?

A good Cash per Share depends on the Restaurants industry context. However, Cash 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 Cash per Share mean?

A high Cash per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash per share is the per-share value of a company's available cash. View historical data for McDonald's and its competitors. McDonald's's current Cash per Share is CHF1.30. 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 Cash per Share of CHF1.30. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF265.62, compared to a current price of CHF221.60 — trading 16.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash per Share is CHF1.30. 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 Cash per Share calculated?

Cash per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For McDonald's (XSWX:MCD), the current Cash per Share is CHF1.30 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 CHF221.60 is trading 16.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF265.62.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:MCD:

Cash per Share: CHF1.30
GF Value™: CHF265.62 vs. price of CHF221.60 (16.6% below fair value)
GF Score™: 74/100 with 2 warning signs

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 Business Description

Industry Consumer Cyclical Restaurants

Comparable Companies SBUX YUM CMG DRI YUMC TXRH DPZ BROS CAVA LKNCY LSE:CPG TSX:QSR TSX:QSP.UN TSE:7550 HKSE:06862 EAT TSE:3563 HKSE:01364 TSE:2702 ADX:AMR

Other Exchanges MCD:USA MCD:Peru MCD:Mexico 1MCD:Italy 0R16:UK MDO:Germany MCD:Chile ZMCD:Canada MCDS:Canada MCDC34:Brazil MDO:Bulgaria MCD:Austria MCD:Argentina

Address 110 North Carpenter Street, Chicago, IL, USA, 60607

Website https://www.mcdonalds.com

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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CHF221.60

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