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 22.0 against 34.3, a gap that is only a bargain if the two are growing at similar rates. Over the past year MCD returned -11% against -13% for CMG. Ryufin's sector-relative Smart Score puts MCD ahead, 9/10 against 5/10.
| Figure | CMG | MCD |
|---|---|---|
| Last close | $37.35 | $267 |
| Market cap | $42B | $198B |
| Trailing P/Elower is cheaper for the same earnings, not automatically better | 34.3 | 22.0 |
| 1-year return | -13% | -11% |
| 5-year return | +0.2% | +23% |
| Ryufin Smart Scoresector-relative, 1–10 | 5/10 | 9/10 |
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, 99% of the disclosed total.
McDonald's
Revenue of $6.5B in Q1 2026, net income $2.0B. Its largest reported line is International Operated Markets, 51% of the disclosed total.
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