HD vs MCD: The Home Depot, Inc. vs McDonald's Corporation
Side-by-side snapshot of two Consumer Cyclical companies — key metrics from our latest data. Reference only, not investment advice.
| Metric | HD | MCD |
|---|---|---|
| Company | The Home Depot, Inc. | McDonald's Corporation |
| Price | $321.05 | $255.69 |
| Market Cap | $320.31B | $180.94B |
| P/E Ratio | 22.47 | 20.79 |
| EPS | $14.29 | $12.30 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.90% | 2.91% |
| 52-Week High | $426.75 | $341.75 |
| 52-Week Low | $289.10 | $255.49 |
| Beta | 0.95 | 0.41 |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 104.30% | — |
| Debt-to-Equity | 380.26% | — |
| Industry | Home Improvement Retail | Restaurants |
| Exchange | NYQ | NYQ |
| Employees | 470,000 | 150,000 |
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Check Price →The Home Depot, Inc. and McDonald's Corporation both operate in the Consumer Cyclical sector. HD has a market cap of $320.31B versus MCD's $180.94B. On valuation, HD carries a trailing P/E of 22.47 against 20.79 for MCD. In terms of earnings, HD posts EPS of $14.29 versus MCD's $12.30. For price range, HD has traded between $289.10 and $426.75 over the past 52 weeks, and MCD between $255.49 and $341.75. On income, HD yields 2.90% versus MCD's 2.91%. On volatility, HD carries the higher beta (HD 0.95 vs MCD 0.41), meaning it has historically moved more sharply than the market. How these figures compare depends on each company's growth profile, margins and competitive position — this snapshot is a starting point for research, not a recommendation.
Comparing two companies becomes much more powerful once you can read their financials directly — financial statement analysis guides are a practical next step. Many investors track comparisons like this in a dedicated stock research journal.
Figures are from our latest data snapshot and may not reflect current market prices. See the full profiles: The Home Depot, Inc. and McDonald's Corporation. This is not financial advice.
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