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 | $248.46 | $75.92 |
| Market cap | $175.82B | $66.62B |
| P/E ratio | 20.2 | 16.6 |
| ROE | — | 6.28% |
| Profit margin | 31.72% | 2.12% |
| Revenue growth | 3.70% | 2.90% |
| Dividend yield | 3.11% | 0.95% |
| Beta | 0.45 | 1.40 |
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 2.6× the market cap of GM.
- GM is cheaper on earnings (P/E 16.6 vs 20.2).
- MCD is growing revenue faster (4% vs 3%).
- MCD has the higher dividend yield (3.11% vs 0.95%).
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.