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 | $248.46 | $229.30 |
| Market cap | $175.82B | $73.56B |
| P/E ratio | 20.2 | 27.7 |
| ROE | — | 42.63% |
| Profit margin | 31.72% | 10.85% |
| Revenue growth | 3.70% | 13.30% |
| Dividend yield | 3.11% | 0.78% |
| Beta | 0.45 | 0.84 |
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 2.4× the market cap of ROST.
- MCD is cheaper on earnings (P/E 20.2 vs 27.7).
- ROST is growing revenue faster (13% vs 4%).
- MCD has the higher dividend yield (3.11% vs 0.78%).
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.