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McDonald'sXSWX:MCD -3.22%73 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 6.50% as of Mar. 2026, which is 34% below its 10-year median of 9.80. GuruFocus rates XSWX:MCD with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF264.26. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 245 Restaurants companies, McDonald's ranks worse than 58.78% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, McDonald's's average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 5.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 6.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 13.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 9.60% 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 average EPS without NRI growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate of McDonald's was 25.40% per year. The lowest was -3.90% per year. And the median was 9.80% per year.
McDonald's (XSWX:MCD) 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate Explanation
EPS without NRI is the amount of earnings without non-recurring items per outstanding share of the company's stock.
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists Earnings per share without Non-Recurring Items, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
McDonald's 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate Related Terms
XSWX:MCD vs SBUX, YUM, CMG: 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, McDonald's's 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate 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 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, McDonald's's 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where McDonald's's 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate falls into.
McDonald's 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate Calculation
This is the 3-year average growth rate of EPS without NRI. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
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 average EPS without NRI growth rate.
What does a 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate of 6.50% mean?
McDonald's (XSWX:MCD) has a 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate of 6.50% as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EPS without NRI. View historical data for McDonald's and its competitors. This is 34% below median its historical median of 9.80. According to the industry distribution chart, McDonald's ranks #144 out of 245 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 58.8%.
Is McDonald's' 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate too high?
McDonald's' current 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate of 6.50% is 34% below median its 10-year median of 9.80. The Restaurants industry median 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 12.60. McDonald's' value of 6.50% is 48.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, McDonald's ranks #144 out of 245 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, McDonald's has a GF Score™ of 73/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does McDonald's' 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate compare to SBUX and YUM?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, McDonald's ranks #144 out of 245 companies for 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate. This places McDonald's in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 12.60. McDonald's' value of 6.50% is 48.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.80 vs. the industry median of 12.60, 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 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate for a Restaurants company?
The median 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate among Restaurants companies is 12.60, based on 245 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. McDonald's's current 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate of 6.50% is 48.4% 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 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EPS without NRI. View historical data for McDonald's and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 12.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. McDonald's's current 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 6.50%, which is 34% below median its own 10-year median of 9.80. 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 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate of 6.50%. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF264.26, compared to a current price of CHF216.75 — trading 18% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 6.50%, which is 34% below median its 10-year median of 9.80 and 48.4% below the Restaurants industry median of 12.60. McDonald's' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For McDonald's (XSWX:MCD), the current 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 6.50% 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 CHF216.75 is trading 18% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF264.26.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:MCD:
3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate: 6.50% (34% below median its 10-year median of 9.80)
GF Value™: CHF264.26 vs. price of CHF216.75 (18% below fair value)
Industry Position: 48.4% below the Restaurants median (#144 of 245)
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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