CMG vs MCD
Chipotle Mexican Grill and McDonald's, both Consumer Cyclical
McDonald's is the larger company at $198B against $42B. On trailing earnings MCD is the cheaper of the two at a P/E of 19.1 against 29.0, a gap that is only a bargain if the two are growing at similar rates. Over the past year MCD returned -20% against -21% for CMG. The RyuScore puts CMG ahead, 78 against 72 out of 100.
| Figure | CMG | MCD |
|---|---|---|
| Last close | $31.58 | $235 |
| Market cap | $42B | $198B |
| Trailing P/Elower is cheaper for the same earnings, not automatically better | 29.0 | 19.1 |
| 1-year return | -21% | -20% |
| 5-year return | -15% | +8.8% |
| RyuScoresector-relative, 1–10 | 78/100 | 72/100 |
Figures from SEC filings and end-of-day closes. Highlighting marks the higher or lower number, which is not the same as the better investment, a low P/E can be a warning and a high one can be deserved.
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Revenue of $3.3B in Q2 2026, net income $404M. Its largest reported line is Food And Beverage, 100% of the disclosed total.
McDonald's
Revenue of $7.1B in Q2 2026, net income $2.4B. Its largest reported line is International Operated Markets, 51% of the disclosed total.
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