Company / Total Debt
McDonald's Total Debt History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Total Debt
$40.0B
FY2025
5-year range
$35.6B / $40.0B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+4.0%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#3 of 150
Consumer Discretionary
What the data says
Among 150 Consumer Discretionary companies, McDonald's is in the bottom 2% for total debt. Total Debt has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $26.0B in FY2016 to $40.0B in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$40.0B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +1.3%. Ranks 3rd among 150 companies in Consumer Discretionary.
Remained stable around $40.0B over the past 2 years.
Consumer Discretionary sector context is included.
Total Debt over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +3.6%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +1.3%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
+926.2% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +1.3%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, total debt increased 4.0% year-over-year.
- Ranks #3 out of 150 companies in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
- Lowest total debt 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 | Total DebtValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $40.0B | +4.0% |
| FY2024 | $38.4B | -2.3% |
| FY2023 | $39.3B | +9.6% |
| FY2022 | $35.9B | +0.8% |
| FY2021 | $35.6B | -4.9% |
| FY2020 | $37.4B | +9.5% |
| FY2019 | $34.2B | +10.0% |
| FY2018 | $31.1B | +5.2% |
| FY2017 | $29.5B | +13.8% |
| FY2016 | $26.0B | +7.6% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026