Company / Return on Assets (ROA)
McDonald's Return on Assets (ROA) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Assets (ROA)
14.4%
FY2025
5-year range
11.5% / 15.1%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-3.4%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#25 of 223
Consumer Discretionary
What the data says
McDonald's's return on assets (roa) of 14.4% is higher than 89% of companies in the Consumer Discretionary sector (FY2025). Return on Assets (ROA) has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from 11.5% in FY2021 to 15.8% in FY2019.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
14.4% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +1.9%. Top quartile in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Declined from 15.1% to 14.4% over the past 2 years.
Consumer Discretionary sector context is included.
Return on Assets (ROA) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +2.1pp
- 5-Year Change
- +1.9pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
+169.2% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, return on assets (roa) decreased 3.4% year-over-year.
- Currently 9.0pp above the Consumer Discretionary sector average.
- Peak return on assets (roa) was recorded in FY2019.
- Lowest return on assets (roa) in the period was in FY2021.
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 | Return on Assets (ROA)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 14.4% | -3.4% |
| FY2024 | 14.9% | -1.2% |
| FY2023 | 15.1% | +23.1% |
| FY2022 | 12.3% | +7.0% |
| FY2021 | 11.5% | -8.2% |
| FY2020 | 12.5% | -21.2% |
| FY2019 | 15.8% | +14.1% |
| FY2018 | 13.9% | -5.1% |
| FY2017 | 14.6% | +16.4% |
| FY2016 | 12.5% | -23.2% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026