Company / FCF Margin
McDonald's FCF Margin History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest FCF Margin
26.7%
FY2025
5-year range
23.7% / 28.5%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+3.8%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#6 of 210
Consumer Discretionary
What the data says
Among 210 Consumer Discretionary companies, McDonald's is in the top 3% for fcf margin. FCF Margin has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from 15.1% in FY2016 to 28.5% in FY2023.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
26.7% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +6.9%. Top quartile in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Declined from 28.5% to 26.7% over the past 2 years.
Consumer Discretionary sector context is included.
FCF Margin over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +3.1pp
- 5-Year Change
- +6.9pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 3% in Consumer DiscretionaryTop 3% of 210This company 26.7% Sector average 2.8%
▼
+839.5% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, fcf margin increased 3.8% year-over-year.
- Currently 23.9pp above the Consumer Discretionary sector average.
- Peak fcf margin was recorded in FY2023.
- Lowest fcf margin in the period was in FY2016.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 1.08 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
- Strong profit margin: 32.0%
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | FCF MarginValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 26.7% | +3.8% |
| FY2024 | 25.7% | -9.6% |
| FY2023 | 28.5% | +20.2% |
| FY2022 | 23.7% | -11.7% |
| FY2021 | 26.8% | +34.9% |
| FY2020 | 19.9% | +22.7% |
| FY2019 | 16.2% | -5.9% |
| FY2018 | 17.2% | -7.4% |
| FY2017 | 18.6% | +23.0% |
| FY2016 | 15.1% | -1.2% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026