McDonald's (MEX:MCD) Ending Cash Position: MXN21,098 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)

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MEX:MCD McDonald's Corp MEX:MCD
64 GF Score
Price MXN4,616.00
GF Value MXN5,701.61
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is McDonald's Ending Cash Position?

McDonald's MEX:MCD -1.35% 64 Ending Cash Position is MXN21,098 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:MCD with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN5,701.61 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

McDonald's's Ending Cash Position for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN21,098 Mil.

McDonald's's quarterly Ending Cash Position declined from Sep. 2025 (MXN44,265 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (MXN13,936 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2025 (MXN13,936 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (MXN21,098 Mil).

McDonald's's annual Ending Cash Position declined from Dec. 2023 (MXN77,725 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (MXN22,628 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2024 (MXN22,628 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (MXN13,936 Mil).

McDonald's Ending Cash Position Related Terms

McDonald's Ending Cash Position Historical Data

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McDonald's Ending Cash Position Chart

McDonald's Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Ending Cash Position
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McDonald's Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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McDonald's Ending Cash Position Calculation

Ending Cash Position is the cash and cash equivalents balance at the end of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. It is equal to the Beginning Cash Position plus the Net Change in Cash.

McDonald's's Ending Cash Position for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Ending Cash Position= Beginning Cash Position+Net Change in Cash
=19518.179+-5581.767
=13,936

McDonald's's Ending Cash Position for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Ending Cash Position=Beginning Cash Position+Net Change in Cash
=13957.311+7140.948
=21,098

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Ending Cash Position →
What does a Ending Cash Position of MXN21,098 Mil mean?
McDonald's (MEX:MCD) has a Ending Cash Position of MXN21,098 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Ending Cash Position is the cash and cash equivalents balance at the end of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on McDonald's and its competitors.
Is McDonald's' Ending Cash Position too high?
McDonald's' current Ending Cash Position is MXN21,098 Mil. 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' Ending Cash Position compare to SBUX and YUM?
McDonald's' Ending Cash Position of MXN21,098 Mil can be compared against companies in the Restaurants industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Ending Cash Position for a Restaurants company?
A good Ending Cash Position depends on the Restaurants industry context. However, Ending Cash Position should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Ending Cash Position mean?
A high Ending Cash Position can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Ending Cash Position is the cash and cash equivalents balance at the end of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on McDonald's and its competitors. McDonald's's current Ending Cash Position is MXN21,098 Mil. 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 MXN5,701.61, compared to a current price of MXN4,616.00 — trading 19% below its estimated fair value. The current Ending Cash Position is MXN21,098 Mil. 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 Ending Cash Position calculated?
Ending Cash Position is calculated from a company's financial statements. For McDonald's (MEX:MCD), the current Ending Cash Position is MXN21,098 Mil 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 MXN4,616.00 is trading 19% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN5,701.61. GuruFocus considers McDonald's to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:MCD:

  • Ending Cash Position: MXN21,098 Mil
  • GF Value™: MXN5,701.61 vs. price of MXN4,616.00 (19% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 2 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address 110 North Carpenter Street, Chicago, IL, USA, 60607
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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