McDonald’s Corporation (MCD)vsTrane Technologies plc (TT)
MCD
McDonald’s Corporation
$279.84
-1.84%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $203.29B
TT
Trane Technologies plc
$463.76
+2.30%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $104.46B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
McDonald’s Corporation generates 27% more annual revenue ($27.45B vs $21.60B). MCD leads profitability with a 31.6% profit margin vs 13.4%. TT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.01. MCD earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
MCD
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
TT
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Keeps 32 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 44.3%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Generating 1.7B in free cash flow
Every $100 of equity generates 34 in profit
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 11.9x book value
Earnings declined 2.1%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : MCD
The strongest argument for MCD centers on Market Cap, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 31.6% and operating margin at 44.3%.
Bull Case : TT
The strongest argument for TT centers on Return on Equity, Market Cap.
Bear Case : MCD
The primary concerns for MCD are Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : TT
The primary concerns for TT are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MCD profiles as a mature stock while TT is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
TT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.21 — 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 (56/100 vs 52/100), backed by strong 31.6% margins. Both earn "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.
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.
Visit Website →Trane Technologies plc
INDUSTRIALS · BUILDING PRODUCTS & EQUIPMENT · USA
Trane Technologies plc is an American Irish domiciled diversified industrial manufacturing company. It is headquartered near Dublin, Ireland.
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