McDonald'sBSP:MCDC34 +0.76%70 FCF Margin % is 26.55% as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 24.91. 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 96.44% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. McDonald's's Free Cash Flow for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$9,047 Mil. McDonald's's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$34,081 Mil. Therefore, McDonald's's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 26.55%.
The historical rank and industry rank for McDonald's's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BSP:MCDC34'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.2 Med: 24.91 Max: 30.58
Current: 25.57
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of McDonald's was 30.58%. The lowest was 16.20%. And the median was 24.91%.
BSP:MCDC34's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 96.44% of 365
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 4.88
vs BSP:MCDC34: 25.57
McDonald's FCF Margin % Related Terms
McDonald's FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for McDonald's's FCF 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: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, McDonald's's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF 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 FCF Margin % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, McDonald's's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where McDonald's's FCF 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 FCF Margin % of 26.55% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on McDonald's and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 24.91. Over the past decade, McDonald's' FCF Margin % has ranged from 16.20 to 30.58. According to the industry distribution chart, McDonald's ranks #13 out of 365 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 3.6%.
Is McDonald's' FCF Margin % too high?
McDonald's' current FCF Margin % of 26.55% is near median its 10-year median of 24.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.20 to a high of 30.58. The Restaurants industry median FCF Margin % is 4.88. McDonald's' value of 26.55% is 444.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, McDonald's ranks #13 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' FCF Margin % compare to SBUX and CMG?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, McDonald's ranks #13 out of 365 companies for FCF Margin %. This places McDonald's in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 4.88. McDonald's' value of 26.55% is 444.1% above this benchmark. Historically, McDonald's' own FCF Margin % has ranged from 16.20 to 30.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.91 vs. the industry median of 4.88, 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 FCF Margin % for a Restaurants company?
The median FCF Margin % among Restaurants companies is 4.88, based on 365 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. McDonald's's current FCF Margin % of 26.55% is 444.1% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on McDonald's and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median FCF Margin % is 4.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. McDonald's's current FCF Margin % is 26.55%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 24.91. 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 FCF Margin % is 26.55%, which is near median its 10-year median of 24.91 and 444.1% above the Restaurants industry median of 4.88. 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 FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For McDonald's (BSP:MCDC34), the current FCF Margin % is 26.55% 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:
FCF Margin %: 26.55% (near median its 10-year median of 24.91)
GF Value™: R$83.80 vs. price of R$69.86 (16.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 444.1% above the Restaurants median (#13 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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