MCD (McDonald's) Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share: $36.74 (As of Mar. 2026)


MCD McDonald's Corp MCD
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Price $280.63
GF Value $326.39
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is McDonald's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share?

McDonald's MCD +4.16% 74 Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is $36.74 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MCD with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $326.39 (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 Revenue per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Revenue per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

McDonald's's adjusted revenue per share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $9.134. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is $36.74 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 12 months, McDonald's's average Cyclically Adjusted Revenue Growth Rate was 3.60% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Revenue Growth Rate was 2.80% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Revenue Growth Rate was 3.90% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Revenue Growth Rate was 3.80% 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 Revenue Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted Revenue Growth Rate of McDonald's was 9.40% per year. The lowest was 2.50% per year. And the median was 7.80% per year.

As of today (2026-07-05), McDonald's's current stock price is $280.63. McDonald's's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $36.74. McDonald's's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of today is 7.64.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of McDonald's was 9.46. The lowest was 4.27. And the median was 7.52.


McDonald's  (NYSE:MCD) Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share Explanation

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

For the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, the revenue per share of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/S calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is also called CAPS 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 PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

McDonald's's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=280.63/36.74
=7.64

* 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.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of McDonald's was 9.46. The lowest was 4.27. And the median was 7.52.


Be Aware

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


McDonald's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share Related Terms


McDonald's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for McDonald's's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue 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.

McDonald's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share Chart

McDonald's Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted Revenue 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
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MCD vs SBUX, YUM, CMG: Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share Comparison

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

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

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


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McDonald's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue 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 Revenue per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Revenue per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

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

Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Revenue 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 Revenue per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the revenue per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 revenue per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent revenue in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's revenue is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent revenue in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's revenue is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 revenue in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent revenue per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted Revenue 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 Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare= Revenue per Share /CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=9.134/330.2130*330.2130
=9.134

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

McDonald's Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 7.191 241.018 9.852
201609 7.578 241.428 10.365
201612 7.269 241.432 9.942
201703 6.878 243.801 9.316
201706 7.385 244.955 9.955
201709 7.074 246.819 9.464
201712 6.644 246.524 8.899
201803 6.434 249.554 8.514
201806 6.802 251.989 8.914
201809 6.887 252.439 9.009
201812 6.945 251.233 9.128
201903 6.511 254.202 8.458
201906 7.038 256.143 9.073
201909 7.203 256.759 9.264
201912 7.187 256.974 9.235
202003 6.280 258.115 8.034
202006 5.025 257.797 6.437
202009 7.224 260.280 9.165
202012 7.076 260.474 8.971
202103 6.824 264.877 8.507
202106 7.829 271.696 9.515
202109 8.240 274.310 9.919
202112 7.996 278.802 9.470
202203 7.578 287.504 8.704
202206 7.707 296.311 8.589
202209 7.941 296.808 8.835
202212 8.049 296.797 8.955
202303 8.019 301.836 8.773
202306 8.848 305.109 9.576
202309 9.147 307.789 9.813
202312 8.805 306.746 9.479
202403 8.498 312.332 8.985
202406 8.989 314.175 9.448
202409 9.547 315.301 9.999
202412 8.878 315.605 9.289
202503 8.292 319.799 8.562
202506 9.536 322.561 9.762
202509 9.885 324.800 10.050
202512 9.815 324.054 10.002
202603 9.134 330.213 9.134

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share of $36.74 mean?
McDonald's (MCD) has a Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share of $36.74 as of Mar. 2026. Cyclically adjusted revenue per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on McDonald's and its competitors.
Is McDonald's' Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share too high?
McDonald's' current Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is $36.74. Overall, McDonald's has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does McDonald's' Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share compare to SBUX and YUM?
McDonald's' Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share of $36.74 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 Revenue per Share for a Restaurants company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share depends on the Restaurants industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted Revenue 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 Revenue per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically adjusted revenue per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on McDonald's and its competitors. McDonald's's current Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is $36.74. 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 (MCD) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $326.39, compared to a current price of $280.63 — trading 14% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is $36.74. 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 Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For McDonald's (MCD), the current Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is $36.74 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 (MCD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, McDonald's stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $280.63 is trading 14% below its estimated GF Value™ of $326.39. GuruFocus considers McDonald's to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MCD:

  • Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share: $36.74
  • GF Value™: $326.39 vs. price of $280.63 (14% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the 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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