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McDonald'sXSWX:MCD +0.18%74 Days Sales Outstanding is 34.50 as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 32.94. GuruFocus rates XSWX:MCD with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF262.66. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 355 Restaurants companies, McDonald's ranks worse than 86.76% on this metric.
McDonald's's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF1,940 Mil. McDonald's's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF5,131 Mil.
Hence, McDonald's's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 34.50.
The historical rank and industry rank for McDonald's's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:MCD'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 20.55 Med: 32.94 Max: 41.18
Current: 33.02
During the past 13 years, McDonald's's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 41.18. The lowest was 20.55. And the median was 32.94.
XSWX:MCD's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked worse than 86.76% of 355
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 12.64
vs XSWX:MCD: 33.02
McDonald's's Days Sales Outstanding
declined
from Mar. 2025 (36.71) to Mar. 2026 (34.50).
McDonald's (XSWX:MCD) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
McDonald's Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
McDonald's Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for McDonald's's Days Sales Outstanding 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.
XSWX:MCD vs SBUX, YUM, CMG: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, McDonald's's Days Sales Outstanding, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Sales Outstanding 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 Sales Outstanding vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, McDonald's's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where McDonald's's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
Days Sales Outstanding measures 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.
* 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 (XSWX:MCD) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 34.50 as of Mar. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on McDonald's and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 32.94. Over the past decade, McDonald's' Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 20.55 to 41.18. According to the industry distribution chart, McDonald's ranks #308 out of 355 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 86.8%.
Is McDonald's' Days Sales Outstanding too high?
McDonald's' current Days Sales Outstanding of 34.50 is near median its 10-year median of 32.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.55 to a high of 41.18. The Restaurants industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 12.64. McDonald's' value of 34.50 is 172.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, McDonald's ranks #308 out of 355 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, McDonald's has a GF Score™ of 74/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does McDonald's' Days Sales Outstanding compare to SBUX and YUM?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, McDonald's ranks #308 out of 355 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places McDonald's in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 12.64. McDonald's' value of 34.50 is 172.9% above this benchmark. Historically, McDonald's' own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 20.55 to 41.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 32.94 vs. the industry median of 12.64, McDonald's 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 Days Sales Outstanding for a Restaurants company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Restaurants companies is 12.64, based on 355 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Sales Outstanding significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Sales Outstanding should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. McDonald's's current Days Sales Outstanding of 34.50 is 172.9% 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 Days Sales Outstanding mean?
A high Days Sales Outstanding can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on McDonald's and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 12.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. McDonald's's current Days Sales Outstanding is 34.50, which is near median its own 10-year median of 32.94. 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 Days Sales Outstanding of 34.50. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF262.66, compared to a current price of CHF217.15 — trading 17.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 34.50, which is near median its 10-year median of 32.94 and 172.9% above the Restaurants industry median of 12.64. 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 Days Sales Outstanding calculated?
Days Sales Outstanding is calculated from a company's financial statements. For McDonald's (XSWX:MCD), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 34.50 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 CHF217.15 is trading 17.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF262.66.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:MCD:
Days Sales Outstanding: 34.50 (near median its 10-year median of 32.94)
GF Value™: CHF262.66 vs. price of CHF217.15 (17.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 172.9% above the Restaurants median (#308 of 355)
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 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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