Chagee Holdings Limited American Depositary Shares (CHA)vsMcDonald’s Corporation (MCD)
CHA
Chagee Holdings Limited American Depositary Shares
$11.54
-0.35%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $2.43B
MCD
McDonald’s Corporation
$279.84
+0.01%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $196.36B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
McDonald’s Corporation generates 110% more annual revenue ($27.45B vs $13.06B). MCD leads profitability with a 31.6% profit margin vs 7.2%. CHA trades at a lower P/E of 17.5x. MCD earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C-).
CHA
Hold46
out of 100
Grade: D+
MCD
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for CHA.
Margin of Safety
-85.8%
Fair Value
$150.63
Current Price
$279.84
$129.21 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 32 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 44.3%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 1.7B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
4.5% revenue growth
7.2% margin — thin
Earnings declined 40.3%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CHA
The strongest argument for CHA centers on Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity, P/E Ratio.
Bull Case : MCD
The strongest argument for MCD centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 31.6% and operating margin at 44.3%.
Bear Case : CHA
The primary concerns for CHA are Revenue Growth, Profit Margin, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : MCD
The primary concerns for MCD are Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CHA profiles as a value stock while MCD is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
MCD is growing revenue faster at 9.4% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
MCD scores higher overall (55/100 vs 46/100), backed by strong 31.6% margins. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Chagee Holdings Limited American Depositary Shares
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RESTAURANTS · USA
Chagee Holdings Ltd. is a Shanghai-based company founded in 2017 by Jun Jie Zhang. It specializes in selling freshly made tea drinks—such as tea lattes, teapuccinos, iced teas, and other creative beverages—along with related products like raw materials, packaging, and teahouse equipment.
McDonald’s Corporation
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RESTAURANTS · USA
McDonald's Corporation is an American fast food company, founded in 1940 as a restaurant operated by Richard and Maurice McDonald, in San Bernardino, California, United States. They rechristened their business as a hamburger stand, and later turned the company into a franchise, with the Golden Arches logo being introduced in 1953 at a location in Phoenix, Arizona.
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