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 | $268.10 | $39.48 |
| Market cap | $189.72B | $58.57B |
| P/E ratio | 22.1 | 18.8 |
| ROE | — | 22.14% |
| Profit margin | 31.72% | 6.70% |
| Revenue growth | 3.70% | -1.10% |
| Dividend yield | 2.73% | 4.02% |
| 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 18.8 vs 22.1).
- MCD is growing revenue faster (4% vs -1%).
- NKE has the higher dividend yield (4.02% vs 2.73%).
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.