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 | $248.46 | $37.30 |
| Market cap | $175.82B | $55.40B |
| P/E ratio | 20.2 | 17.9 |
| ROE | — | 21.56% |
| Profit margin | 31.72% | 6.74% |
| Revenue growth | 3.70% | -4.30% |
| Dividend yield | 3.11% | 4.40% |
| Beta | 0.45 | 1.10 |
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 17.9 vs 20.2).
- MCD is growing revenue faster (4% vs -4%).
- NKE has the higher dividend yield (4.40% vs 3.11%).
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.