McDonald'sBSP:MCDC34 +0.76%70 EBITDA Margin % is 53.83% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 49.36. GuruFocus rates BSP:MCDC34 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of R$83.80 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 365 Restaurants companies, McDonald's ranks better than 98.9% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. McDonald's's EBITDA for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$18,345 Mil. McDonald's's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$34,081 Mil. Therefore, McDonald's's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 53.83%.
EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.
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McDonald's EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for McDonald's's EBITDA Margin % 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.
BSP:MCDC34 vs SBUX, CMG, YUM: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, McDonald's's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, McDonald's's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where McDonald's's EBITDA Margin % 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 (BSP:MCDC34) has a EBITDA Margin % of 53.83% as of Mar. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on McDonald's and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 49.36. Over the past decade, McDonald's' EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 37.64 to 54.60. According to the industry distribution chart, McDonald's ranks #4 out of 365 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 1.1%.
Is McDonald's' EBITDA Margin % too high?
McDonald's' current EBITDA Margin % of 53.83% is near median its 10-year median of 49.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 37.64 to a high of 54.60. The Restaurants industry median EBITDA Margin % is 11.56. McDonald's' value of 53.83% is 365.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, McDonald's ranks #4 out of 365 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 70/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does McDonald's' EBITDA Margin % compare to SBUX and CMG?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, McDonald's ranks #4 out of 365 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places McDonald's in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 11.56. McDonald's' value of 53.83% is 365.7% above this benchmark. Historically, McDonald's' own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 37.64 to 54.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 49.36 vs. the industry median of 11.56, 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 EBITDA Margin % for a Restaurants company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Restaurants companies is 11.56, based on 365 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. McDonald's's current EBITDA Margin % of 53.83% is 365.7% 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 EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on McDonald's and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 11.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. McDonald's's current EBITDA Margin % is 53.83%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 49.36. 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 (BSP:MCDC34) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$83.80, compared to a current price of R$69.86 — trading 16.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 53.83%, which is near median its 10-year median of 49.36 and 365.7% above the Restaurants industry median of 11.56. McDonald's' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For McDonald's (BSP:MCDC34), the current EBITDA Margin % is 53.83% 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 (BSP:MCDC34) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, McDonald's stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R$69.86 is trading 16.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$83.80.
GuruFocus considers McDonald's to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BSP:MCDC34:
EBITDA Margin %: 53.83% (near median its 10-year median of 49.36)
GF Value™: R$83.80 vs. price of R$69.86 (16.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 365.7% above the Restaurants median (#4 of 365)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:MCDC34 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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