MCD vs ROST
By Alex · Tickerpine
McDonald's Corporation vs Ross Stores, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | MCD | ROST |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $269.76 | $213.26 |
| Market cap | $191.67B | $68.41B |
| P/E ratio | 22.2 | 29.8 |
| ROE | — | 38.98% |
| Profit margin | 31.62% | 9.74% |
| Revenue growth | 9.40% | 20.60% |
| Dividend yield | 2.76% | 0.84% |
| Beta | 0.41 | 0.87 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
MCD vs ROST in plain English
- MCD is the bigger company — about 2.8× the market cap of ROST.
- MCD is cheaper on earnings (P/E 22.2 vs 29.8).
- ROST is growing revenue faster (21% vs 9%).
- MCD has the higher dividend yield (2.76% vs 0.84%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
MCD return calculator
See what $1,000 in McDonald's Corporation would be worth today.
ROST return calculator
See what $1,000 in Ross Stores, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.