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McDonald'sWAR:MCDL 24 3-1 Month Momentum % is N/A% as of Aug. 31, 2026. GuruFocus rates WAR:MCDL with a GF Score™ of 24/100 and a GF Value™ of zł1,205.99 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 354 Restaurants companies, McDonald's ranks worse than 59.04% on this metric.
3-1 Month Momentum % is the total return of the stock from 3-month ago to 1-month ago. As of today (2026-08-31), McDonald's's 3-1 Month Momentum % is N/A%.
The industry rank for McDonald's's 3-1 Month Momentum % or its related term are showing as below:
WAR:MCDL's 3-1 Month Momentum % is not ranked *
in the Restaurants industry.
Industry Median: 0.895 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 3-1 Month Momentum % only.
Momentum investing is a trading strategy in which investors buy securities that are rising and sell before the prices start to go back down. The 3-1 Month Momentum % measures the total return to a stock over the past three months, but ignores the previous month.
The reason why the most recent month’s return dropped related to the short-term reversal effect associated with momentum. There is an academic finding that short-term momentum actually has a reversal effect, whereby the previous winners (measured over the past months) do poorly the next month, while the previous losers do well the next month. In order to eliminate the short-term reversal effect, the previous month return was not included in this calculation.
* 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 (WAR:MCDL) has a 3-1 Month Momentum % of N/A% as of Aug. 31, 2026. 3-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 3-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on McDonald's and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, McDonald's ranks #209 out of 354 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 59%.
Is McDonald's' 3-1 Month Momentum % too high?
McDonald's' current 3-1 Month Momentum % is N/A%. Based on the distribution chart, McDonald's ranks #209 out of 354 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, McDonald's has a GF Score™ of 24/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does McDonald's' 3-1 Month Momentum % compare to SBUX and CMG?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, McDonald's ranks #209 out of 354 companies for 3-1 Month Momentum %. This places McDonald's in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-1 Month Momentum % is 0.90. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-1 Month Momentum % for a Restaurants company?
The median 3-1 Month Momentum % among Restaurants companies is 0.90, based on 354 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-1 Month Momentum % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-1 Month Momentum % 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 3-1 Month Momentum % mean?
A high 3-1 Month Momentum % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 3-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on McDonald's and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median 3-1 Month Momentum % is 0.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. McDonald's's current 3-1 Month Momentum % is N/A%. 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 (WAR:MCDL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is zł1,205.99, compared to a current price of zł984.40 — trading 18.4% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-1 Month Momentum % is N/A%. McDonald's' overall GF Score™ is 24/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-1 Month Momentum % calculated?
3-1 Month Momentum % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For McDonald's (WAR:MCDL), the current 3-1 Month Momentum % is N/A% as of Aug. 31, 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 (WAR:MCDL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, McDonald's stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of zł984.40 is trading 18.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of zł1,205.99.
GuruFocus considers McDonald's to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for WAR:MCDL:
3-1 Month Momentum %: N/A%
GF Value™: zł1,205.99 vs. price of zł984.40 (18.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WAR:MCDL 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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