McDonald's (WBO:MCD) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: €-7.01 (As of Mar. 2026)


WBO:MCD McDonald's Corp WBO:MCD
68 GF Score
Price €233.30
GF Value €284.54
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is McDonald's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

McDonald's WBO:MCD -1.64% 68 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is €-7.01 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates WBO:MCD with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €284.54 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

McDonald's's adjusted book value per share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-1.564. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is €-7.01 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was -166.70% 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 Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate of McDonald's was 9.50% per year. The lowest was -166.70% per year. And the median was 5.85% per year.

As of today (2026-06-30), McDonald's's current stock price is €233.30. McDonald's's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €-7.01. McDonald's's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is .

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of McDonald's was 948.28. The lowest was 8.34. And the median was 25.44.


McDonald's  (WBO:MCD) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share may underestimate the company's equity. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can seem to be too high even the actual PB Ratio is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, the book value of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/B calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is also called CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of McDonald's was 948.28. The lowest was 8.34. And the median was 25.44.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real book value.


McDonald's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Related Terms


McDonald's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for McDonald's's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share can be seen below:

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McDonald's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Chart

McDonald's Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
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McDonald's Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -5.94 -5.98 -6.36 -6.68 -7.01

WBO:MCD vs SBUX, YUM, CMG: Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, McDonald's's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, McDonald's's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where McDonald's's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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McDonald's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the book value per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 book value per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent book value in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's book value is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent book value in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's book value is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 book value in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent book value per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, McDonald's's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book= Book Value per Share /CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=-1.564/330.2130*330.2130
=-1.564

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

McDonald's Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 0.667 241.018 0.914
201609 -1.743 241.428 -2.384
201612 -2.553 241.432 -3.492
201703 -2.330 243.801 -3.156
201706 -2.198 244.955 -2.963
201709 -3.660 246.819 -4.897
201712 -3.477 246.524 -4.657
201803 -4.874 249.554 -6.449
201806 -6.456 251.989 -8.460
201809 -7.551 252.439 -9.877
201812 -7.171 251.233 -9.425
201903 -7.593 254.202 -9.863
201906 -7.934 256.143 -10.228
201909 -10.368 256.759 -13.334
201912 -9.901 256.974 -12.723
202003 -11.311 258.115 -14.470
202006 -11.293 257.797 -14.465
202009 -9.653 260.280 -12.247
202012 -8.629 260.474 -10.939
202103 -8.145 264.877 -10.154
202106 -6.455 271.696 -7.845
202109 -6.455 274.310 -7.770
202112 -5.467 278.802 -6.475
202203 -7.355 287.504 -8.448
202206 -8.190 296.311 -9.127
202209 -9.055 296.808 -10.074
202212 -7.750 296.797 -8.623
202303 -7.389 301.836 -8.084
202306 -6.332 305.109 -6.853
202309 -6.271 307.789 -6.728
202312 -5.971 306.746 -6.428
202403 -6.168 312.332 -6.521
202406 -6.247 314.175 -6.566
202409 -6.509 315.301 -6.817
202412 -5.069 315.605 -5.304
202503 -4.468 319.799 -4.613
202506 -3.353 322.561 -3.433
202509 -2.588 324.800 -2.631
202512 -2.151 324.054 -2.192
202603 -1.564 330.213 -1.564

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of €-7.01 mean?
McDonald's (WBO:MCD) has a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of €-7.01 as of Mar. 2026. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on McDonald's and its competitors.
Is McDonald's' Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share too high?
McDonald's' current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is €-7.01. Overall, McDonald's has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does McDonald's' Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share compare to SBUX and YUM?
McDonald's' Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of €-7.01 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 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for a Restaurants company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share depends on the Restaurants industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted Book 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 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on McDonald's and its competitors. McDonald's's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is €-7.01. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, McDonald's (WBO:MCD) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €284.54, compared to a current price of €233.30 — trading 18% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is €-7.01. McDonald's' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For McDonald's (WBO:MCD), the current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is €-7.01 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 (WBO:MCD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, McDonald's stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €233.30 is trading 18% below its estimated GF Value™ of €284.54. GuruFocus considers McDonald's to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for WBO:MCD:

  • Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: €-7.01
  • GF Value™: €284.54 vs. price of €233.30 (18% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO: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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