Dominion Energy Inc (D)vsMcDonald’s Corporation (MCD)
D
Dominion Energy Inc
$62.50
-0.62%
UTILITIES · Cap: $56.69B
MCD
McDonald’s Corporation
$290.08
+1.21%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $206.20B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
McDonald’s Corporation generates 63% more annual revenue ($26.88B vs $16.51B). MCD leads profitability with a 31.9% profit margin vs 18.2%. MCD appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.62. D earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
D
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
MCD
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-20.9%
Fair Value
$53.48
Current Price
$62.50
$9.02 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for MCD.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 365.5% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 22.0%
Revenue surging 20.4% year-over-year
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Keeps 32 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 45.1%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Generating 1.6B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : D
The strongest argument for D centers on EPS Growth, Market Cap, Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.2% and operating margin at 22.0%. Revenue growth of 20.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : MCD
The strongest argument for MCD centers on Market Cap, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 31.9% and operating margin at 45.1%.
Bear Case : D
The primary concerns for D are PEG Ratio, Free Cash Flow, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : MCD
The primary concerns for MCD are Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
D profiles as a growth stock while MCD is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
D carries more volatility with a beta of 0.66 — expect wider price swings.
D is growing revenue faster at 20.4% — sustainability is the question.
MCD generates stronger free cash flow (1.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
D scores higher overall (73/100 vs 56/100), backed by strong 18.2% margins and 20.4% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Dominion Energy Inc
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC · USA
Dominion Energy, Inc., commonly referred to as Dominion, is an American power and energy company headquartered in Richmond, Virginia that supplies electricity in parts of Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina and supplies natural gas to parts of Utah, West Virginia, Ohio, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. Dominion also has generation facilities in Indiana, Illinois, Connecticut, and Rhode Island.
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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