Good Times Restaurants Inc (GTIM)vsMcDonald’s Corporation (MCD)
GTIM
Good Times Restaurants Inc
$1.44
+1.41%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $14.89M
MCD
McDonald’s Corporation
$274.60
-0.68%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $196.45B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
McDonald’s Corporation generates 19940% more annual revenue ($27.45B vs $136.96M). MCD leads profitability with a 31.6% profit margin vs 1.3%. GTIM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.22. MCD earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C-).
GTIM
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
MCD
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+88.8%
Fair Value
$10.94
Current Price
$1.44
$9.50 discount
Margin of Safety
-81.2%
Fair Value
$151.51
Current Price
$274.60
$123.09 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
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
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 5.4% — below average capital efficiency
1.3% margin — thin
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GTIM
The strongest argument for GTIM centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 1.22 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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 : GTIM
The primary concerns for GTIM are Altman Z-Score, Market Cap, Return on Equity. Thin 1.3% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : MCD
The primary concerns for MCD are Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GTIM profiles as a value stock while MCD is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
GTIM carries more volatility with a beta of 0.65 — expect wider price swings.
MCD is growing revenue faster at 9.4% — sustainability is the question.
MCD generates stronger free cash flow (1.7B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
MCD scores higher overall (55/100 vs 49/100), backed by strong 31.6% margins. GTIM offers better value entry with a 88.8% margin of safety. 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.
Good Times Restaurants Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RESTAURANTS · USA
Good Times Restaurants Inc., is dedicated to the restaurant business in the United States. The company is headquartered in Lakewood, Colorado.
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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