McDonald's (XSWX:MCD) Inventory Turnover: 46.83 (As of Mar. 2026)


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What is McDonald's Inventory Turnover?

McDonald's XSWX:MCD 78 Inventory Turnover is 46.83 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:MCD with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF264.62. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. It is calculated as Cost of Goods Sold divided by Total Inventories. McDonald's's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF2,263 Mil. McDonald's's Average Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF48 Mil. McDonald's's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 46.83.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. McDonald's's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.95.

Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue. McDonald's's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.01.

McDonald's  (XSWX:MCD) Inventory Turnover Explanation

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. A higher Inventory Turnover means the company has light inventory. Therefore the company spends less money on storage, write downs, and obsolete inventory. If the inventory is too light, it may affect sales because the company may not have enough to meet demand.

1. Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

McDonald's's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory =Average Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=48.318/2262.7*365 / 4
=1.95

2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.

McDonald's's Inventory to Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory-to-Revenue=Average Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=48.318 / 5130.834
=0.01

* 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.

Be Aware

Usually retailers pile up their inventories at holiday seasons to meet the stronger demand. Therefore, the inventory of a particular quarter of a year should not be used to calculate Inventory Turnover. An average inventory is a better indication.

McDonald's Inventory Turnover Related Terms

McDonald's Inventory Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for McDonald's's Inventory Turnover 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.

McDonald's Inventory Turnover Chart

McDonald's Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Inventory Turnover
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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 Inventory Turnover Calculation

McDonald's's Inventory Turnover for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Inventory Turnover (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2025 ) / ((Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count )
=9125.302 / ((49.93 + 48.611) / 2 )
=9125.302 / 49.2705
=185.21

McDonald's's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory Turnover (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / ((Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count )
=2262.7 / ((48.611 + 48.025) / 2 )
=2262.7 / 48.318
=46.83

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Inventory Turnover →
What does a Inventory Turnover of 46.83 mean?
McDonald's (XSWX:MCD) has a Inventory Turnover of 46.83 as of Mar. 2026. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on McDonald's and its competitors.
Is McDonald's' Inventory Turnover too high?
McDonald's' current Inventory Turnover is 46.83. Overall, McDonald's has a GF Score™ of 78/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does McDonald's' Inventory Turnover compare to SBUX and CMG?
McDonald's' Inventory Turnover of 46.83 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 Inventory Turnover for a Restaurants company?
A good Inventory Turnover depends on the Restaurants industry context. However, Inventory Turnover 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 Inventory Turnover mean?
A high Inventory Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on McDonald's and its competitors. McDonald's's current Inventory Turnover is 46.83. 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 Inventory Turnover of 46.83. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF264.62, compared to a current price of CHF219.06 — trading 17.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Inventory Turnover is 46.83. McDonald's' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Inventory Turnover calculated?
Inventory Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For McDonald's (XSWX:MCD), the current Inventory Turnover is 46.83 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 (XSWX:MCD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, McDonald's stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF219.06 is trading 17.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF264.62.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:MCD:

  • Inventory Turnover: 46.83
  • GF Value™: CHF264.62 vs. price of CHF219.06 (17.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 2 warning signs

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 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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