MCD EV/EBITDA: current value, 10-year range and year-by-year history
Cash & Leverage
MCD's ev/ebitda is lower than 83% of the last 10 years.
EV/EBITDA History
MCD EV/EBITDA by year
Yearly range of MCD’s ev/ebitda from 2016 to 2026. Over the full period it ranged from 12.7 to 24.0, averaging 18.5.
| Year | Low | Average | High | Year-end |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 15.7 | 17.7 | 20.3 | 15.7 |
| 2025 | 18.1 | 19.2 | 20.3 | 18.6 |
| 2024 | 16.4 | 18.3 | 20.2 | 18.6 |
| 2023 | 16.6 | 20.5 | 23.0 | 19.3 |
| 2022 | 17.4 | 20.7 | 23.5 | 22.4 |
| 2021 | 18.7 | 21.2 | 24.0 | 20.2 |
| 2020 | 14.0 | 20.3 | 23.8 | 22.9 |
| 2019 | 16.1 | 18.7 | 20.7 | 18.2 |
| 2018 | 13.5 | 14.8 | 17.1 | 16.4 |
| 2017 | 13.4 | 15.0 | 16.2 | 15.5 |
| 2016 | 12.7 | 13.4 | 14.0 | 13.8 |
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An acquisition-style valuation multiple: Enterprise Value (market cap + net debt) divided by operating earnings before accounting adjustments. Compares companies fairly regardless of their capital structure.
(Market Cap + Net Debt) / EBITDAUnlike P/E, this metric accounts for debt — two companies with identical operations but different leverage will show similar EV/EBITDA. Low vs history suggests the total business is modestly priced.
- EBITDA ignores capital expenditure. For asset-heavy businesses (airlines, mining, utilities), this understates the real cost — use EV/EBIT or EV/FCF instead.
- Large acquisitions temporarily spike net debt and can distort the ratio for 1–2 years during integration.
Is MCD EV/EBITDA High or Low Right Now?
McDonald's Corporation's EV/EBITDA is currently 15.7, which is historically cheap relative to its 10-year historical range. The 10-year median EV/EBITDA for MCD is approximately 18.9. See all MCD valuation metrics →
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