McDonald'sMEX:MCD +0.21%64 Days Inventory is 1.94 as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 1.85. GuruFocus rates MEX:MCD with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN5,662.93 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 347 Restaurants companies, McDonald's ranks better than 96.83% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). McDonald's's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN1,099 Mil. McDonald's's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN51,826 Mil.
Hence, McDonald's's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.94.
The historical rank and industry rank for McDonald's's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:MCD'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.75 Med: 1.85 Max: 2.01
Current: 1.76
During the past 13 years, McDonald's's highest Days Inventory was 2.01. The lowest was 1.75. And the median was 1.85.
MEX:MCD's Days Inventory is ranked better than 96.83% of 347
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 15.68
vs MEX:MCD: 1.76
McDonald's's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (1.88) to Mar. 2026 (1.94).
It might indicate that McDonald's's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
McDonald's's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 47.15.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
McDonald's's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.01.
McDonald's (MEX:MCD) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
McDonald's's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
McDonald's's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* 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.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
McDonald's Days Inventory Related Terms
McDonald's Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for McDonald's's Days Inventory 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.
MEX:MCD vs SBUX, CMG, YUM: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, McDonald's's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, McDonald's's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where McDonald's's Days Inventory 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 (MEX:MCD) has a Days Inventory of 1.94 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on McDonald's and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.85. Over the past decade, McDonald's' Days Inventory has ranged from 1.75 to 2.01. According to the industry distribution chart, McDonald's ranks #11 out of 347 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 3.2%.
Is McDonald's' Days Inventory too high?
McDonald's' current Days Inventory of 1.94 is near median its 10-year median of 1.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.75 to a high of 2.01. The Restaurants industry median Days Inventory is 15.68. McDonald's' value of 1.94 is 87.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, McDonald's ranks #11 out of 347 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, McDonald's has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does McDonald's' Days Inventory compare to SBUX and CMG?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, McDonald's ranks #11 out of 347 companies for Days Inventory. This places McDonald's in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 15.68. McDonald's' value of 1.94 is 87.6% below this benchmark. Historically, McDonald's' own Days Inventory has ranged from 1.75 to 2.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.85 vs. the industry median of 15.68, McDonald's has consistently been below 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 Days Inventory for a Restaurants company?
The median Days Inventory among Restaurants companies is 15.68, based on 347 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. McDonald's's current Days Inventory of 1.94 is 87.6% below 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 Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on McDonald's and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Days Inventory is 15.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. McDonald's's current Days Inventory is 1.94, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.85. 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 (MEX:MCD) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN5,662.93, compared to a current price of MXN4,688.00 — trading 17.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 1.94, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.85 and 87.6% below the Restaurants industry median of 15.68. McDonald's' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For McDonald's (MEX:MCD), the current Days Inventory is 1.94 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 (MEX:MCD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, McDonald's stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN4,688.00 is trading 17.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN5,662.93.
GuruFocus considers McDonald's to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:MCD:
Days Inventory: 1.94 (near median its 10-year median of 1.85)
GF Value™: MXN5,662.93 vs. price of MXN4,688.00 (17.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 87.6% below the Restaurants median (#11 of 347)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:MCD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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