McDonald'sXSWX:MCD 78 OCF Yield % is 5.50 as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 4.59. 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. Among 366 Restaurants companies, McDonald's ranks worse than 71.31% on this metric.
OCF Yield % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the operating cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, OCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high operating cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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McDonald's OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for McDonald's's OCF Yield % 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.
XSWX:MCD vs SBUX, CMG, YUM: OCF Yield % Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, McDonald's's OCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Yield % 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 OCF Yield % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, McDonald's's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where McDonald's's OCF Yield % 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 (XSWX:MCD) has a OCF Yield % of 5.50 as of Jun. 27, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on McDonald's and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 4.59. Over the past decade, McDonald's' OCF Yield % has ranged from 3.34 to 7.24. According to the industry distribution chart, McDonald's ranks #261 out of 366 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 71.3%.
Is McDonald's' OCF Yield % too high?
McDonald's' current OCF Yield % of 5.50 is 20% above median its 10-year median of 4.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.34 to a high of 7.24. The Restaurants industry median OCF Yield % is 10.04. McDonald's' value of 5.50 is 45.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, McDonald's ranks #261 out of 366 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 Yield % compare to SBUX and CMG?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, McDonald's ranks #261 out of 366 companies for OCF Yield %. This places McDonald's in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 10.04. McDonald's' value of 5.50 is 45.2% below this benchmark. Historically, McDonald's' own OCF Yield % has ranged from 3.34 to 7.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.59 vs. the industry median of 10.04, McDonald's has consistently been below 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 Yield % for a Restaurants company?
The median OCF Yield % among Restaurants companies is 10.04, based on 366 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. McDonald's's current OCF Yield % of 5.50 is 45.2% below 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 Yield % mean?
A high OCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on McDonald's and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median OCF Yield % is 10.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. McDonald's's current OCF Yield % is 5.50, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 4.59. 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 OCF Yield % of 5.50. 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 OCF Yield % is 5.50, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 4.59 and 45.2% below the Restaurants industry median of 10.04. 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 Yield % calculated?
OCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For McDonald's (XSWX:MCD), the current OCF Yield % is 5.50 as of Jun. 27, 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:
OCF Yield %: 5.50 (20% above median its 10-year median of 4.59)
GF Value™: CHF264.62 vs. price of CHF219.06 (17.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 45.2% below the Restaurants median (#261 of 366)
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 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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