MCD vs GM
By Alex · Tickerpine
McDonald's Corporation vs General Motors Company, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | MCD | GM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $271.97 | $86.00 |
| Market cap | $191.95B | $72.55B |
| P/E ratio | 21.5 | 18.8 |
| ROE | — | 6.28% |
| Profit margin | 32.38% | 2.12% |
| Revenue growth | 1.10% | 2.90% |
| Dividend yield | 2.84% | 0.84% |
| Beta | 0.43 | 1.42 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
MCD vs GM in plain English
- MCD is the bigger company — about 2.6× the market cap of GM.
- GM is cheaper on earnings (P/E 18.8 vs 21.5).
- GM is growing revenue faster (3% vs 1%).
- MCD has the higher dividend yield (2.84% vs 0.84%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
MCD return calculator
See what $1,000 in McDonald's Corporation would be worth today.
GM return calculator
See what $1,000 in General Motors Company would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.