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McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan) has a Cash Ratio of 0.95. It indicates that there are more current liabilities than Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities, and the company does not have sufficient cash on hand to pay off its short-term debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan)'s Cash Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MDNDF'
s Cash Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.53 Med: 0.95 Max: 1.28
Current: 0.98
During the past 13 years, McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan)'s highest Cash Ratio was 1.28. The lowest was 0.53. And the median was 0.95.
MDNDF's Cash Ratio is ranked better than 74.3% of 358
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 0.53
vs MDNDF: 0.98
McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan) (OTCPK:MDNDF) Cash Ratio Explanation
The cash ratio is more conservative than other liquidity ratios, such as Quick Ratio and Current Ratio, because it only considers a company's most liquid resources. The numerator of cash ratio only considers Cash, Cash Equivalents and marketable securities. Other current assets, such as accounts receivable and inventories, are not included. The rationale is that these assets may require time to be transformed into cash, and the amount of money received is also uncertain.
The cash ratio shows a company’s ability to pay all current liabilities immediately without selling or liquidating other assets. Generally speaking, a higher cash ratio suggests the company has a stronger ability to cover its short-term debt. However, a high cash ratio could also indicate inefficient management: the company is inefficient in making full utilization of cash to invest protential profitable project. It may also suggest that the company is not confident about future profitability.
In general, the higher the cash ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan) Cash Ratio Related Terms
McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan) Cash Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
For the Restaurants subindustry, McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan)'s Cash Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash 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 Holdings Co (Japan) Cash Ratio vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan)'s Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan)'s Cash 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.
McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan) (MDNDF) has a Cash Ratio of 0.95 as of Dec. 2025. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan) and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.95. Over the past decade, McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan)'s Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.53 to 1.28. According to the industry distribution chart, McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan) ranks #92 out of 358 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 25.7%.
Is McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan)'s Cash Ratio too high?
McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan)'s current Cash Ratio of 0.95 is near median its 10-year median of 0.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.53 to a high of 1.28. The Restaurants industry median Cash Ratio is 0.53. McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan)'s value of 0.95 is 79.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan) ranks #92 out of 358 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan) has a GF Score™ of 74/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan)'s Cash Ratio compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan) ranks #92 out of 358 companies for Cash Ratio. This puts McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan) in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.53. McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan)'s value of 0.95 is 79.2% above this benchmark. Historically, McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan)'s own Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.53 to 1.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.95 vs. the industry median of 0.53, McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan) has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Ratio for a Restaurants company?
The median Cash Ratio among Restaurants companies is 0.53, based on 358 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan)'s current Cash Ratio of 0.95 is 79.2% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Ratio mean?
A high Cash Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan) and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Cash Ratio is 0.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan)'s current Cash Ratio is 0.95, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan) stock overvalued right now?
McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan) (MDNDF) has a current Cash Ratio of 0.95. The stock's GF Value™ is $37.48, compared to a current price of $43.82 — trading 16.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Ratio is 0.95, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.95 and 79.2% above the Restaurants industry median of 0.53. McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan)'s overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Ratio calculated?
Cash Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan) (MDNDF), the current Cash Ratio is 0.95 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Holdings Co (Japan) (MDNDF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan) stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $43.82 is trading 16.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $37.48.
Key valuation signals for MDNDF:
Cash Ratio: 0.95 (near median its 10-year median of 0.95)
GF Value™: $37.48 vs. price of $43.82 (16.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 79.2% above the Restaurants median (#92 of 358)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MDNDF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan) Business Description
McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan) Ltd has a license to operate McDonald's fast-food restaurants in Japan. It is engaged in the operation and management of hamburger restaurant chains under the McDonald's brand. The company pays royalties for licensed rights and, in Japan, provides sub-licenses for its know-how and trademarks to franchisees operating its franchise restaurants, from whom it earns royalty income.
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