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Airbnb (ABNB) vs. McDonald's (MCD)

This page compares Airbnb (ABNB) with McDonald's (MCD) using historical performance, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividend, and valuation metrics.

Company Profile

Airbnb (ABNB) and McDonald's (MCD) both belong to the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry, though ABNB is classified under Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines while MCD falls under Restaurants.

McDonald's (MCD) has more than two decades of public-market history since July 5, 1966, whereas Airbnb (ABNB) listed on December 10, 2020 and has a much shorter record to draw on.

SymbolABNBMCD
Company NameAirbnb, Inc.McDonald's Corporation
Country/RegionUnited StatesUnited States
GICS SectorConsumer DiscretionaryConsumer Discretionary
GICS Industry GroupConsumer ServicesConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & LeisureHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
GICS Sub-IndustryHotels, Resorts & Cruise LinesRestaurants
Market Capitalization77.84 billion USD199.51 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNasdaqGSNYSE
Listing DateDecember 10, 2020July 5, 1966
Security TypeCommon StockCommon Stock

Historical Performance

ABNB
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Airbnb (ABNB) vs. McDonald's (MCD): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Historical Performance at a Glance

SymbolABNBMCD
5-Day Price Return-0.87%1.85%
13-Week Price Return10.67%-14.29%
26-Week Price Return11.73%-8.48%
52-Week Price Return-2.68%-12.59%
Month-to-Date Return-4.32%-4.36%
Year-to-Date Return-1.05%-8.12%
10-Day Avg. Volume4.48M4.65M
3-Month Avg. Volume4.29M3.44M
3-Month Volatility33.60%17.91%
Beta1.180.44

Profitability

Return on Equity (TTM)

McDonald's (MCD) posts Return on Equity (TTM) of 95.13%, above its industry benchmark range, while Airbnb (ABNB) at 31.24% sits closer to the industry mid-range.

ABNB

Consumer Services industry group

31.24%

Max
79.85%
Q3
40.64%
Median
17.21%
Q1
6.20%
Min
-44.47%

MCD

Consumer Services industry group

95.13%

Max
79.85%
Q3
40.64%
Median
17.21%
Q1
6.20%
Min
-44.47%
Airbnb (ABNB) vs. McDonald's (MCD): A comparison of their Return on Equity (TTM) against the Consumer Services industry group benchmark.

Net Profit Margin (TTM)

McDonald's (MCD) leads with Net Profit Margin (TTM) of 31.61%, above its industry benchmark range, while Airbnb (ABNB) at 19.90% also ranks strongly in the top quartile.

ABNB

Consumer Services industry group

19.90%

Max
24.36%
Q3
13.35%
Median
7.83%
Q1
2.52%
Min
-13.54%

MCD

Consumer Services industry group

31.61%

Max
24.36%
Q3
13.35%
Median
7.83%
Q1
2.52%
Min
-13.54%
Airbnb (ABNB) vs. McDonald's (MCD): A comparison of their Net Profit Margin (TTM) against the Consumer Services industry group benchmark.

Operating Profit Margin (TTM)

McDonald's (MCD) at 46.26% ranks in the top quartile for Operating Profit Margin (TTM), ahead of Airbnb (ABNB) at 20.49%, which sits closer to the industry mid-range.

ABNB

Consumer Services industry group

20.49%

Max
46.26%
Q3
21.61%
Median
13.20%
Q1
4.65%
Min
-14.74%

MCD

Consumer Services industry group

46.26%

Max
46.26%
Q3
21.61%
Median
13.20%
Q1
4.65%
Min
-14.74%
Airbnb (ABNB) vs. McDonald's (MCD): A comparison of their Operating Profit Margin (TTM) against the Consumer Services industry group benchmark.

Profitability at a Glance

SymbolABNBMCD
Return on Equity (TTM)31.24%95.13%
Return on Assets (TTM)10.16%14.48%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)19.90%31.61%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)20.49%46.26%
Gross Profit Margin (TTM)72.24%57.35%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Both Airbnb (ABNB) at 1.44 and McDonald's (MCD) at 1.14 carry Current Ratio (MRQ) within their industry mid-ranges, suggesting balanced short-term liquidity relative to peers.

ABNB

Consumer Services industry group

1.44

Max
3.11
Q3
1.74
Median
0.99
Q1
0.70
Min
0.20

MCD

Consumer Services industry group

1.14

Max
3.11
Q3
1.74
Median
0.99
Q1
0.70
Min
0.20
Airbnb (ABNB) vs. McDonald's (MCD): A comparison of their Current Ratio (MRQ) against the Consumer Services industry group benchmark.

Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)

Airbnb (ABNB) at 0.32 is around its industry mid-range for Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ), while McDonald's (MCD) at 40.64 sits above its industry benchmark range, pointing to a heavier debt load relative to equity.

ABNB

Consumer Services industry group

0.32

Max
14.58
Q3
6.17
Median
1.37
Q1
0.17
Min
0.00

MCD

Consumer Services industry group

40.64

Max
14.58
Q3
6.17
Median
1.37
Q1
0.17
Min
0.00
Airbnb (ABNB) vs. McDonald's (MCD): A comparison of their Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) against the Consumer Services industry group benchmark.

Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)

Airbnb (ABNB) reports a problematic Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) of -3.65; operating income or EBIT does not fully cover interest expense, so the ratio points to interest-payment strain. Meanwhile McDonald's (MCD) reports 9.07, ranking against industry peers normally.

ABNB

Consumer Services industry group

-3.65

Max
18.81
Q3
9.55
Median
4.02
Q1
1.29
Min
-10.52

MCD

Consumer Services industry group

9.07

Max
18.81
Q3
9.55
Median
4.02
Q1
1.29
Min
-10.52
Airbnb (ABNB) vs. McDonald's (MCD): A comparison of their Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) against the Consumer Services industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength at a Glance

SymbolABNBMCD
Current Ratio (MRQ)1.441.14
Quick Ratio (MRQ)1.400.87
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)0.3240.64
Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)-3.659.07

Growth

Revenue Growth

Airbnb (ABNB) vs. McDonald's (MCD): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

Revenue Growth at a Glance

SymbolABNBMCD
Revenue Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY)17.87%9.42%
Revenue Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY)12.60%6.77%
3-Year Revenue CAGR13.38%5.06%
5-Year Revenue CAGR29.37%6.96%

EPS Growth

Airbnb (ABNB) vs. McDonald's (MCD): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth at a Glance

SymbolABNBMCD
EPS Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY)8.00%6.80%
EPS Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY)2.59%6.98%
3-Year EPS CAGR13.13%12.78%
5-Year EPS CAGR--13.64%

Dividend

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Airbnb (ABNB) pays no dividend (yield 0.00%) — often a deliberate choice to reinvest earnings rather than return cash. Meanwhile McDonald's (MCD) reports a yield of 2.57%, ranking against industry peers normally.

ABNB

Consumer Services industry group

0.00%

Max
4.46%
Q3
2.10%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

MCD

Consumer Services industry group

2.57%

Max
4.46%
Q3
2.10%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Airbnb (ABNB) vs. McDonald's (MCD): A comparison of their Dividend Yield (TTM) against the Consumer Services industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Airbnb (ABNB) pays no dividend (payout 0.00%) — it may be reinvesting, using buybacks, or simply not returning cash through dividends. Meanwhile McDonald's (MCD) reports a payout of 59.61%, ranking against industry peers normally.

ABNB

Consumer Services industry group

0.00%

Max
85.34%
Q3
36.00%
Median
0.25%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

MCD

Consumer Services industry group

59.61%

Max
85.34%
Q3
36.00%
Median
0.25%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Airbnb (ABNB) vs. McDonald's (MCD): A comparison of their Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) against the Consumer Services industry group benchmark.

Dividend at a Glance

SymbolABNBMCD
Dividend Yield (TTM)0.00%2.57%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)0.00%59.61%

Valuation

Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)

Both Airbnb (ABNB) at 31.41 and McDonald's (MCD) at 23.19 post Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) near the typical industry midpoint — neither company stands out strongly from peers on trailing earnings multiple.

ABNB

Consumer Services industry group

31.41

Max
51.18
Q3
32.21
Median
20.10
Q1
15.97
Min
1.24

MCD

Consumer Services industry group

23.19

Max
51.18
Q3
32.21
Median
20.10
Q1
15.97
Min
1.24
Airbnb (ABNB) vs. McDonald's (MCD): A comparison of their Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) against the Consumer Services industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)

Airbnb (ABNB) at 6.25 sits in the higher-multiple quartile for Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM), but McDonald's (MCD) at 7.33 is higher still, above its industry benchmark range — both carry elevated trailing revenue multiples relative to peers, with MCD higher.

ABNB

Consumer Services industry group

6.25

Max
6.57
Q3
3.44
Median
2.06
Q1
0.97
Min
0.16

MCD

Consumer Services industry group

7.33

Max
6.57
Q3
3.44
Median
2.06
Q1
0.97
Min
0.16
Airbnb (ABNB) vs. McDonald's (MCD): A comparison of their Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) against the Consumer Services industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)

Airbnb (ABNB) at 10.07 hovers around the typical industry Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ), while McDonald's (MCD) at 160.46 sits above its industry benchmark range — an elevated book-value multiple for MCD relative to peers.

ABNB

Consumer Services industry group

10.07

Max
34.46
Q3
15.70
Median
5.78
Q1
2.24
Min
0.82

MCD

Consumer Services industry group

160.46

Max
34.46
Q3
15.70
Median
5.78
Q1
2.24
Min
0.82
Airbnb (ABNB) vs. McDonald's (MCD): A comparison of their Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) against the Consumer Services industry group benchmark.

Valuation at a Glance

SymbolABNBMCD
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)31.4123.19
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)6.257.33
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)10.07160.46
Price-to-Free Cash Flow Ratio (TTM)17.3228.58