MCD vs CMG
By Alex · Tickerpine
McDonald's Corporation vs Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | MCD | CMG |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $236.50 | $31.33 |
| Market cap | $167.36B | $39.65B |
| P/E ratio | 19.2 | 29.0 |
| ROE | — | 49.56% |
| Profit margin | 31.72% | 11.43% |
| Revenue growth | 3.70% | 9.30% |
| Dividend yield | 3.26% | — |
| Beta | 0.41 | 0.94 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
MCD vs CMG in plain English
- MCD is the bigger company — about 4.2× the market cap of CMG.
- MCD is cheaper on earnings (P/E 19.2 vs 29.0).
- CMG is growing revenue faster (9% vs 4%).
- MCD pays a dividend (3.26%) while the other effectively doesn't.
How would $1,000 have done in each?
MCD return calculator
See what $1,000 in McDonald's Corporation would be worth today.
CMG return calculator
See what $1,000 in Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.