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 | $236.50 | $82.63 |
| Market cap | $167.36B | $74.73B |
| P/E ratio | 19.2 | 36.9 |
| ROE | — | 3.16% |
| Profit margin | 31.72% | 1.05% |
| Revenue growth | 3.70% | 1.90% |
| Dividend yield | 3.26% | 0.87% |
| Beta | 0.41 | 1.32 |
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 2.2× the market cap of GM.
- MCD is cheaper on earnings (P/E 19.2 vs 36.9).
- MCD is growing revenue faster (4% vs 2%).
- MCD has the higher dividend yield (3.26% vs 0.87%).
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.