McDonald's (PFTS:MCD) OCF Margin %: 37.01% (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


What is McDonald's OCF Margin %?

McDonald's PFTS:MCD 78 OCF Margin % is 37.01% as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 34.61. GuruFocus rates PFTS:MCD with a GF Score™ of 78/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 365 Restaurants companies, McDonald's ranks better than 97.81% on this metric.

OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. McDonald's's Cash Flow from Operations for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,412.00 Mil. McDonald's's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $6,517.00 Mil. Therefore, McDonald's's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 37.01%.

As of today, McDonald's's current OCF Yield % is 5.60%.

The historical rank and industry rank for McDonald's's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of McDonald's was 39.36%. The lowest was 24.33%. And the median was 34.61%.

PFTS:MCD's OCF Margin % is not ranked *
in the Restaurants industry.
Industry Median: 10.15
* Ranked among companies with meaningful OCF Margin % only.

McDonald's OCF Margin % Related Terms

McDonald's OCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for McDonald's's OCF 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.

McDonald's OCF Margin % Chart

McDonald's Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
OCF Margin %
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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 OCF Margin % Calculation

OCF Margin % is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

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

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=10551/26885
=39.24 %

McDonald's's OCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=2412/6517
=37.01 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about OCF Margin % →
What does a OCF Margin % of 37.01% mean?
McDonald's (PFTS:MCD) has a OCF Margin % of 37.01% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on McDonald's and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 34.61. Over the past decade, McDonald's' OCF Margin % has ranged from 24.33 to 39.36. According to the industry distribution chart, McDonald's ranks #8 out of 365 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 2.2%.
Is McDonald's' OCF Margin % too high?
McDonald's' current OCF Margin % of 37.01% is near median its 10-year median of 34.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 24.33 to a high of 39.36. The Restaurants industry median OCF Margin % is 10.15. McDonald's' value of 37.01% is 264.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, McDonald's ranks #8 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 78/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does McDonald's' OCF Margin % compare to SBUX and CMG?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, McDonald's ranks #8 out of 365 companies for OCF Margin %. This places McDonald's in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Margin % is 10.15. McDonald's' value of 37.01% is 264.6% above this benchmark. Historically, McDonald's' own OCF Margin % has ranged from 24.33 to 39.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 34.61 vs. the industry median of 10.15, 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 OCF Margin % for a Restaurants company?
The median OCF Margin % among Restaurants companies is 10.15, based on 365 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. McDonald's's current OCF Margin % of 37.01% is 264.6% 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on McDonald's and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median OCF Margin % is 10.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. McDonald's's current OCF Margin % is 37.01%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 34.61. 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 (PFTS:MCD) has a current OCF Margin % of 37.01%. The current OCF Margin % is 37.01%, which is near median its 10-year median of 34.61 and 264.6% above the Restaurants industry median of 10.15. 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 OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For McDonald's (PFTS:MCD), the current OCF Margin % is 37.01% 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.

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%).