McDonald's (XSWX:MCD) Shares Buyback Ratio %: 0.63 (As of Jul. 21, 2026)

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XSWX:MCD McDonald's Corp XSWX:MCD
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Price CHF217.60
GF Value CHF265.77
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What is McDonald's Shares Buyback Ratio %?

McDonald's XSWX:MCD -0.98% 74 Shares Buyback Ratio % is 0.63 as of Jul. 21, 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:MCD with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF265.77. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.

GuruFocus calculates shares buyback ratio using previous shares outstanding minus the current shares outstanding, and then divides by previous shares outstanding. McDonald's's current shares buyback ratio was 0.63%.

McDonald's Shares Buyback Ratio % Related Terms

McDonald's Shares Buyback Ratio % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for McDonald's's Shares Buyback Ratio % 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 Shares Buyback Ratio % Chart

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

McDonald's's Shares Buyback Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Shares Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Dec. 2024 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Dec. 2025 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Dec. 2024 )
=(715.200 - 710.600) / 715.200
=0.64%

McDonald's's Shares Buyback Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Shares Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Dec. 2025 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Mar. 2026 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Dec. 2025 )
=(710.600 - 710.506) / 710.600
=0.01%

* 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 Shares Buyback Ratio % →
What does a Shares Buyback Ratio % of 0.63 mean?
McDonald's (XSWX:MCD) has a Shares Buyback Ratio % of 0.63 as of Jul. 21, 2026. Share buyback ratio is the percent change of a company's shares outstanding from two periods. View historical data on McDonald's and its competitors.
Is McDonald's' Shares Buyback Ratio % too high?
McDonald's' current Shares Buyback Ratio % is 0.63. Overall, McDonald's has a GF Score™ of 74/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does McDonald's' Shares Buyback Ratio % compare to SBUX and YUM?
McDonald's' Shares Buyback Ratio % of 0.63 can be compared against companies in the Restaurants industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Shares Buyback Ratio % for a Restaurants company?
A good Shares Buyback Ratio % depends on the Restaurants industry context. However, Shares Buyback Ratio % 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 Shares Buyback Ratio % mean?
A high Shares Buyback Ratio % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback ratio is the percent change of a company's shares outstanding from two periods. View historical data on McDonald's and its competitors. McDonald's's current Shares Buyback Ratio % is 0.63. 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 Shares Buyback Ratio % of 0.63. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF265.77, compared to a current price of CHF217.60 — trading 18.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Shares Buyback Ratio % is 0.63. McDonald's' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Shares Buyback Ratio % calculated?
Shares Buyback Ratio % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For McDonald's (XSWX:MCD), the current Shares Buyback Ratio % is 0.63 as of Jul. 21, 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 CHF217.60 is trading 18.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF265.77.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:MCD:

  • Shares Buyback Ratio %: 0.63
  • GF Value™: CHF265.77 vs. price of CHF217.60 (18.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 2 warning signs

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 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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