McDonald's (XSWX:MCD) Stock Based Compensation: CHF144 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


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What is McDonald's Stock Based Compensation?

McDonald's XSWX:MCD -1.11% 74 Stock Based Compensation is CHF144 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:MCD with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF264.21. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

McDonald's's Stock Based Compensation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF47 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF144 Mil.

McDonald's Stock Based Compensation Related Terms

McDonald's Stock Based Compensation Historical Data

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The historical data trend for McDonald's's Stock Based Compensation can be seen below:

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McDonald's Stock Based Compensation Chart

McDonald's Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Stock Based Compensation
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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 Stock Based Compensation Calculation

Stock Based Compensation is a way corporations use stock options to reward employees. It provides executives and employees the opportunity to share in the growth of the company and, if structured properly, can align their interests with the interests of the company's shareholders and investors, without burning the company's cash on hand.

Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF144 Mil.

What does a Stock Based Compensation of CHF144 Mil mean?
McDonald's (XSWX:MCD) has a Stock Based Compensation of CHF144 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for McDonald's and its competitors.
Is McDonald's' Stock Based Compensation too high?
McDonald's' current Stock Based Compensation is CHF144 Mil. Overall, McDonald's has a GF Score™ of 74/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does McDonald's' Stock Based Compensation compare to SBUX and YUM?
McDonald's' Stock Based Compensation of CHF144 Mil 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 Stock Based Compensation for a Restaurants company?
A good Stock Based Compensation depends on the Restaurants industry context. However, Stock Based Compensation 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 Stock Based Compensation mean?
A high Stock Based Compensation can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for McDonald's and its competitors. McDonald's's current Stock Based Compensation is CHF144 Mil. 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 Stock Based Compensation of CHF144 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF264.21, compared to a current price of CHF216.63 — trading 18% below its estimated fair value. The current Stock Based Compensation is CHF144 Mil. 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 Stock Based Compensation calculated?
Stock Based Compensation is calculated from a company's financial statements. For McDonald's (XSWX:MCD), the current Stock Based Compensation is CHF144 Mil 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 (XSWX:MCD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, McDonald's stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF216.63 is trading 18% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF264.21.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:MCD:

  • Stock Based Compensation: CHF144 Mil
  • GF Value™: CHF264.21 vs. price of CHF216.63 (18% 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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