MCD vs CMG
By Alex · Tickerpine
McDonald's Corporation vs Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | MCD | CMG |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $269.76 | $33.34 |
| Market cap | $191.67B | $42.77B |
| P/E ratio | 22.2 | 30.6 |
| ROE | — | 49.23% |
| Profit margin | 31.62% | 11.96% |
| Revenue growth | 9.40% | 7.40% |
| Dividend yield | 2.76% | — |
| Beta | 0.41 | 0.98 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
MCD vs CMG in plain English
- MCD is the bigger company — about 4.5× the market cap of CMG.
- MCD is cheaper on earnings (P/E 22.2 vs 30.6).
- MCD is growing revenue faster (9% vs 7%).
- MCD pays a dividend (2.76%) 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.
CMG return calculator
See what $1,000 in Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.