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 | $268.10 | $85.81 |
| Market cap | $189.72B | $77.61B |
| P/E ratio | 22.1 | 38.8 |
| ROE | — | 3.16% |
| Profit margin | 31.72% | 1.05% |
| Revenue growth | 3.70% | 1.90% |
| Dividend yield | 2.73% | 0.84% |
| Beta | 0.42 | 1.33 |
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 2.4× the market cap of GM.
- MCD is cheaper on earnings (P/E 22.1 vs 38.8).
- MCD is growing revenue faster (4% vs 2%).
- MCD has the higher dividend yield (2.73% 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.