MCD vs ULTA
By Alex · Tickerpine
McDonald's Corporation vs Ulta Beauty, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | MCD | ULTA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $269.76 | $488.45 |
| Market cap | $191.67B | $21.00B |
| P/E ratio | 22.2 | 18.3 |
| ROE | — | 47.45% |
| Profit margin | 31.62% | 9.35% |
| Revenue growth | 9.40% | 11.10% |
| Dividend yield | 2.76% | — |
| Beta | 0.41 | 0.86 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
MCD vs ULTA in plain English
- MCD is the bigger company — about 9.1× the market cap of ULTA.
- ULTA is cheaper on earnings (P/E 18.3 vs 22.2).
- ULTA is growing revenue faster (11% vs 9%).
- 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.
ULTA return calculator
See what $1,000 in Ulta Beauty, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.