McDonald's (XSWX:MCD) Change In Receivables: CHF0 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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XSWX:MCD McDonald's Corp XSWX:MCD
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Price CHF219.05
GF Value CHF266.18
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What is McDonald's Change In Receivables?

McDonald's XSWX:MCD -1.15% 74 Change In Receivables is CHF0 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:MCD with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF266.18. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

McDonald's's change in receivables for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF0 Mil. It means McDonald's's Accounts Receivable stayed the same from Dec. 2025 to Mar. 2026 .

McDonald's's change in receivables for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF184 Mil. It means McDonald's's Accounts Receivable declined by CHF184 Mil from Dec. 2024 to Dec. 2025 .

McDonald's's Accounts Receivable for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF1,915 Mil.

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 Receivable are being managed. McDonald's's Days Sales Outstanding for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 34.05.

In Ben Graham's calculation of liquidation value, Apple Inc's Accounts Receivable are only considered to be worth 75% of book value. McDonald's's liquidation value for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF-45,898 Mil.

McDonald's  (XSWX:MCD) Change In Receivables 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 Receivable are being managed.

McDonald's's Days Sales Outstanding for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Sales Outstanding
=Accounts Receivable/Revenue*Days in Period
=1914.714/5130.834*91
=34.05

2. In Ben Graham's calculation of liquidation value, McDonald's's accounts receivable are only considered to be worth 75% of book value:

McDonald's's liquidation value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Liquidation Value
=Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities-Total Liabilities+(0.75 * Accounts Receivable)+(0.5 * Total Inventories)
=921.141-48279.598+0.75 * 1914.714+0.5 * 48.025
=-45,898

* 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 Change In Receivables Related Terms

McDonald's Change In Receivables Historical Data

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* 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 Change In Receivables Chart

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McDonald's Change In Receivables Calculation

Change In Accounts Receivable relative to the previous period. It is any increase or decrease in the cash a company is owed by its customers.

Change In Receivables for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF0 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Change In Receivables →
What does a Change In Receivables of CHF0 Mil mean?
McDonald's (XSWX:MCD) has a Change In Receivables of CHF0 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Change in Receivables is the difference between current-period receivables and past-period receivables. View historical data for McDonald's and its competitors.
Is McDonald's' Change In Receivables too high?
McDonald's' current Change In Receivables is CHF0 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' Change In Receivables compare to SBUX and YUM?
McDonald's' Change In Receivables of CHF0 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 Change In Receivables for a Restaurants company?
A good Change In Receivables depends on the Restaurants industry context. However, Change In Receivables 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 Change In Receivables mean?
A high Change In Receivables can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Change in Receivables is the difference between current-period receivables and past-period receivables. View historical data for McDonald's and its competitors. McDonald's's current Change In Receivables is CHF0 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 Change In Receivables of CHF0 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF266.18, compared to a current price of CHF219.05 — trading 17.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Change In Receivables is CHF0 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 Change In Receivables calculated?
Change In Receivables is calculated from a company's financial statements. For McDonald's (XSWX:MCD), the current Change In Receivables is CHF0 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 CHF219.05 is trading 17.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF266.18.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:MCD:

  • Change In Receivables: CHF0 Mil
  • GF Value™: CHF266.18 vs. price of CHF219.05 (17.7% 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

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