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 | $271.97 | $37.99 |
| Market cap | $191.95B | $56.43B |
| P/E ratio | 21.5 | 18.3 |
| ROE | — | 21.56% |
| Profit margin | 32.38% | 6.74% |
| Revenue growth | 1.10% | -4.30% |
| Dividend yield | 2.84% | 4.32% |
| Beta | 0.43 | 1.03 |
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 3.4× the market cap of NKE.
- NKE is cheaper on earnings (P/E 18.3 vs 21.5).
- MCD is growing revenue faster (1% vs -4%).
- NKE has the higher dividend yield (4.32% vs 2.84%).
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.