MCD vs ULTA
By Alex · Tickerpine
McDonald's Corporation vs Ulta Beauty, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | MCD | ULTA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $271.97 | $660.66 |
| Market cap | $191.95B | $28.25B |
| P/E ratio | 21.5 | 24.1 |
| ROE | — | 46.12% |
| Profit margin | 32.38% | 9.34% |
| Revenue growth | 1.10% | 8.90% |
| Dividend yield | 2.84% | 0.00% |
| Beta | 0.43 | 0.84 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
MCD vs ULTA in plain English
- MCD is the bigger company — about 6.8× the market cap of ULTA.
- MCD is cheaper on earnings (P/E 21.5 vs 24.1).
- ULTA is growing revenue faster (9% vs 1%).
- MCD pays a dividend (2.84%) 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.
ULTA return calculator
See what $1,000 in Ulta Beauty, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.