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McDonald'sXSWX:MCD 74 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 11.70% as of Mar. 2026, which is 38% above its 10-year median of 8.50. GuruFocus rates XSWX:MCD with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF266.18. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 285 Restaurants companies, McDonald's ranks better than 52.28% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, McDonald's's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 8.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 11.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 10.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 7.30% 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 EBITDA per share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of McDonald's was 23.50% per year. The lowest was -6.00% per year. And the median was 8.50% per year.
EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
McDonald's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
XSWX:MCD vs SBUX, YUM, CMG: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, McDonald's's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year EBITDA 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 EBITDA Growth Rate vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, McDonald's's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where McDonald's's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
This is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. 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 EBITDA per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 11.70% mean?
McDonald's (XSWX:MCD) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 11.70% as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for McDonald's and its competitors. This is 38% above median its historical median of 8.50. According to the industry distribution chart, McDonald's ranks #136 out of 285 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 47.7%.
Is McDonald's' 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
McDonald's' current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 11.70% is 38% above median its 10-year median of 8.50. The Restaurants industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 10.60. McDonald's' value of 11.70% is 10.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, McDonald's ranks #136 out of 285 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, McDonald's has a GF Score™ of 74/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does McDonald's' 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to SBUX and YUM?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, McDonald's ranks #136 out of 285 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This puts McDonald's in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 10.60. McDonald's' value of 11.70% is 10.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.50 vs. the industry median of 10.60, 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for a Restaurants company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Restaurants companies is 10.60, based on 285 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EBITDA 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 EBITDA Growth Rate of 11.70% is 10.4% 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for McDonald's and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 10.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. McDonald's's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 11.70%, which is 38% above median its own 10-year median of 8.50. 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 EBITDA Growth Rate of 11.70%. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF266.18, compared to a current price of CHF219.05 — trading 17.7% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 11.70%, which is 38% above median its 10-year median of 8.50 and 10.4% above the Restaurants industry median of 10.60. 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For McDonald's (XSWX:MCD), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 11.70% 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 CHF219.05 is trading 17.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF266.18.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:MCD:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 11.70% (38% above median its 10-year median of 8.50)
GF Value™: CHF266.18 vs. price of CHF219.05 (17.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 10.4% above the Restaurants median (#136 of 285)
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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