MCD vs YUMC
McDonald's and Yum China Holdings, Inc., both Consumer Cyclical
McDonald's is the larger company at $198B against $14B. On trailing earnings YUMC is the cheaper of the two at a P/E of 15.7 against 19.1, a gap that is only a bargain if the two are growing at similar rates. Over the past year YUMC returned -0.7% against -20% for MCD. The RyuScore puts YUMC ahead, 77 against 72 out of 100.
| Figure | MCD | YUMC |
|---|---|---|
| Last close | $235 | $42.92 |
| Market cap | $198B | $14B |
| Trailing P/Elower is cheaper for the same earnings, not automatically better | 19.1 | 15.7 |
| 1-year return | -20% | -0.7% |
| 5-year return | +8.8% | -25% |
| RyuScoresector-relative, 1–10 | 72/100 | 77/100 |
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.
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.
Yum China Holdings, Inc.
Revenue of $3.1B in Q2 2026, net income $244M. Its largest reported line is Food And Non Food Revenues From Sales, 93% of the disclosed total.
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