McDonald's (BSP:MCDC34) ROCE %: 20.75% (As of Mar. 2026)


BSP:MCDC34 McDonald's Corp BSP:MCDC34
70 GF Score
Price R$69.86
GF Value R$83.80
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is McDonald's ROCE %?

McDonald's BSP:MCDC34 +0.76% 70 ROCE % is 20.75% as of Mar. 2026. 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.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. McDonald's's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 20.75%.

McDonald's  (BSP:MCDC34) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

McDonald's ROCE % Related Terms

McDonald's ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for McDonald's's ROCE % 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 ROCE % Chart

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

McDonald's's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=68081.68/( ( (336665.382 - 23555.961) + (324695.985 - 23792.308) )/ 2 )
=68081.68/( (313109.421+300903.677)/ 2 )
=68081.68/307006.549
=22.18 %

McDonald's's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=61541.932/( ( (324695.985 - 23792.308) + (313969.495 - 21681.922) )/ 2 )
=61541.932/( ( 300903.677 + 292287.573 )/ 2 )
=61541.932/296595.625
=20.75 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

* 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 ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of 20.75% mean?
McDonald's (BSP:MCDC34) has a ROCE % of 20.75% as of Mar. 2026.
Is McDonald's' ROCE % too high?
McDonald's' current ROCE % is 20.75%. The Restaurants industry median ROCE % is 6.01. McDonald's' value of 20.75% is 245.3% above this industry median. 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' ROCE % compare to SBUX and CMG?
McDonald's' ROCE % of 20.75% can be compared against companies in the Restaurants industry. The industry median ROCE % is 6.01. McDonald's' value of 20.75% is 245.3% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROCE % for a Restaurants company?
The median ROCE % among Restaurants companies is 6.01, based on 353 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. McDonald's's current ROCE % of 20.75% is 245.3% 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Restaurants industry, the median ROCE % is 6.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. McDonald's's current ROCE % is 20.75%. 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 ROCE % is 20.75% and 245.3% above the Restaurants industry median of 6.01. 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 ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For McDonald's (BSP:MCDC34), the current ROCE % is 20.75% 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:

  • ROCE %: 20.75%
  • GF Value™: R$83.80 vs. price of R$69.86 (16.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 245.3% above the Restaurants median

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 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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