MCD vs YUMC
McDonald's and Yum China Holdings, Inc., both Consumer Cyclical
McDonald's is the larger company at $198B against $15B. On trailing earnings YUMC is the cheaper of the two at a P/E of 18.1 against 22.0, a gap that is only a bargain if the two are growing at similar rates. Over the past year YUMC returned +4.2% against -11% for MCD.
| Figure | MCD | YUMC |
|---|---|---|
| Last close | $267 | $47.18 |
| Market cap | $198B | $15B |
| Trailing P/Elower is cheaper for the same earnings, not automatically better | 22.0 | 18.1 |
| 1-year return | -11% | +4.2% |
| 5-year return | +23% | -19% |
| Ryufin Smart Scoresector-relative, 1–10 | 9/10 | 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.
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.
Yum China Holdings, Inc.
Revenue of $3.3B in Q1 2026, net income $309M. Its largest reported line is Food And Non Food Revenues From Sales, 93% of the disclosed total.
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