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 | $269.76 | $78.10 |
| Market cap | $191.67B | $70.42B |
| P/E ratio | 22.2 | 28.5 |
| ROE | — | 4.01% |
| Profit margin | 31.62% | 1.38% |
| Revenue growth | 9.40% | -0.90% |
| Dividend yield | 2.76% | 0.92% |
| Beta | 0.41 | 1.30 |
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 2.7× the market cap of GM.
- MCD is cheaper on earnings (P/E 22.2 vs 28.5).
- MCD is growing revenue faster (9% vs -1%).
- MCD has the higher dividend yield (2.76% vs 0.92%).
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.