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McDonald'sXSWX:MCD -0.38%69 3-Year Revenue Growth Rate is 6.30% as of Jun. 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 7.80. GuruFocus rates XSWX:MCD with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF265.09. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 347 Restaurants companies, McDonald's ranks worse than 51.01% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, McDonald's's average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 7.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 6.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 7.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 3.40% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Revenue per Share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Revenue per Share Growth Rate of McDonald's was 13.70% per year. The lowest was -2.90% per year. And the median was 7.80% per year.
Revenue per Share is the amount of Revenue per outstanding share of the company's stock.
Revenue is income that a company receives from its normal business activities, usually from the sale of goods and services to customers. Revenue is often referred to as the "top line" due to its position on the income statement at the very top. Revenue per share growth rate is used in calculating Predictability Rank, companies with more consistent revenue and earnings growth are ranked high with predictability.
McDonald's 3-Year Revenue Growth Rate Related Terms
XSWX:MCD vs SBUX, CMG, YUM: 3-Year Revenue Growth Rate Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, McDonald's's 3-Year Revenue Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Revenue Growth Rate 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 3-Year Revenue Growth Rate vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, McDonald's's 3-Year Revenue Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where McDonald's's 3-Year Revenue Growth Rate falls into.
This is the 3-year average growth rate of Revenue per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Revenue per Share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year Revenue Growth Rate of 6.30% mean?
McDonald's (XSWX:MCD) has a 3-Year Revenue Growth Rate of 6.30% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year Revenue Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Revenue per share. View historical data for McDonald's and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 7.80. According to the industry distribution chart, McDonald's ranks #177 out of 347 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 51%.
Is McDonald's' 3-Year Revenue Growth Rate too high?
McDonald's' current 3-Year Revenue Growth Rate of 6.30% is 19% below median its 10-year median of 7.80. The Restaurants industry median 3-Year Revenue Growth Rate is 6.60. McDonald's' value of 6.30% is 4.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, McDonald's ranks #177 out of 347 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, McDonald's has a GF Score™ of 69/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does McDonald's' 3-Year Revenue Growth Rate compare to SBUX and CMG?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, McDonald's ranks #177 out of 347 companies for 3-Year Revenue Growth Rate. This places McDonald's in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Revenue Growth Rate is 6.60. McDonald's' value of 6.30% is 4.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.80 vs. the industry median of 6.60, 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 3-Year Revenue Growth Rate for a Restaurants company?
The median 3-Year Revenue Growth Rate among Restaurants companies is 6.60, based on 347 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year Revenue Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year Revenue Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. McDonald's's current 3-Year Revenue Growth Rate of 6.30% is 4.5% 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 3-Year Revenue Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year Revenue Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year Revenue Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Revenue per share. View historical data for McDonald's and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median 3-Year Revenue Growth Rate is 6.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. McDonald's's current 3-Year Revenue Growth Rate is 6.30%, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 7.80. 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 3-Year Revenue Growth Rate of 6.30%. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF265.09, compared to a current price of CHF208.65 — trading 21.3% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Revenue Growth Rate is 6.30%, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 7.80 and 4.5% below the Restaurants industry median of 6.60. McDonald's' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Revenue Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year Revenue Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For McDonald's (XSWX:MCD), the current 3-Year Revenue Growth Rate is 6.30% as of Jun. 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 CHF208.65 is trading 21.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF265.09.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:MCD:
3-Year Revenue Growth Rate: 6.30% (19% below median its 10-year median of 7.80)
GF Value™: CHF265.09 vs. price of CHF208.65 (21.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 4.5% below the Restaurants median (#177 of 347)
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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