MCD vs NKE
By Alex · Tickerpine
McDonald's Corporation vs NIKE, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | MCD | NKE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $275.70 | $40.51 |
| Market cap | $195.10B | $60.10B |
| P/E ratio | 22.3 | 19.7 |
| ROE | — | 22.14% |
| Profit margin | 31.72% | 6.70% |
| Revenue growth | 3.70% | -1.10% |
| Dividend yield | 2.70% | 3.97% |
| Beta | 0.42 | 1.12 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
MCD vs NKE in plain English
- MCD is the bigger company — about 3.2× the market cap of NKE.
- NKE is cheaper on earnings (P/E 19.7 vs 22.3).
- MCD is growing revenue faster (4% vs -1%).
- NKE has the higher dividend yield (3.97% vs 2.70%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
MCD return calculator
See what $1,000 in McDonald's Corporation would be worth today.
NKE return calculator
See what $1,000 in NIKE, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.