JPM vs MCD: Which Is the Better Buy?

Side-by-side comparison of JPMorgan Chase & Co. and McDonald's Corporation β€” fair value, conviction, valuation metrics, and QuantHub research signals. Updated 2026-05-09.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. Β· Financial Services
$316.99
+45.0% upside to fair value
Grade C High Quality
VS
McDonald's Corporation Β· Consumer Cyclical
$275.75
+18.8% upside to fair value
Grade C High Quality
QuantHub Verdict
JPM has more upside to fair value (+45.0%). JPM trades at a lower forward P/E (15.0x). These are model outputs β€” not personalized investment advice. See all research β†’
Valuation & Fundamentals
Metric JPM MCD
Current Price $316.99 $275.75
Fair Value Estimate $459.64 $327.62
Upside to Fair Value +45.0% +18.8%
Market Cap $854.9B $196.0B
Forward P/E 15.0x 22.6x
EV / EBITDA 21.8x 16.7x
Price / Sales 3.0x 7.1x
Price / FCF 8.5x 27.9x
Revenue Growth YoY +6.9% +9.4%
Gross Margin 60.9% 57.4%
Operating Margin 26.2% 46.0%
Return on Equity 16.3% -434.0%
Dividend Yield 0% 0%
FCF Yield 11.79% 3.59%
Analyst Consensus Buy Buy
Investment Thesis
JPM β€” JPMorgan Chase & Co.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. is a leading diversified financial services firm with a strong competitive moat driven by its scale, diversified revenue streams, and long-tenured leadership. The company operates across four main segments: Commercial & Investment Bank, Consumer & Community Banking, Asset & Wealth Management, and Corporate, generating $279.75 billion in revenue in fiscal 2025. Its durable com…
MCD β€” McDonald's Corporation
McDonald's Corporation operates a global quick-service restaurant business with a strong competitive moat driven by brand recognition, extensive franchising, and digital innovation. The company reported $26.9 billion in revenue for fiscal 2025, growing 4% year-over-year, with significant contributions from its International Operated Markets segment growing nearly 8%. Despite a high valuation regi…
Accumulation Zones
Metric JPM MCD
Zone Low $344.73 $245.72
Zone High $390.69 $278.48
In Buy Zone? Yes Yes
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