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

This page compares Airbnb (ABNB) with McDonald's (MCD) using performance and risk, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividends, 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
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 Capitalization77.96 billion USD200.54 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNasdaqNYSE
Listing DateDecember 10, 2020July 5, 1966
Security TypeCommon StockCommon Stock

Valuation

Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)

Both Airbnb (ABNB) at 32.43 and McDonald's (MCD) at 22.89 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

32.43

Max
66.67
Q3
37.09
Median
21.13
Q1
16.48
Min
3.88

MCD

Consumer Services industry group

22.89

Max
66.67
Q3
37.09
Median
21.13
Q1
16.48
Min
3.88
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)

Both look expensive on sales: Airbnb (ABNB) at 6.16 sits in the upper Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) quartile, and McDonald's (MCD) at 7.31 prices even higher, above its industry range.

ABNB

Consumer Services industry group

6.16

Max
6.16
Q3
3.15
Median
1.76
Q1
0.86
Min
0.06

MCD

Consumer Services industry group

7.31

Max
6.16
Q3
3.15
Median
1.76
Q1
0.86
Min
0.06
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)

McDonald's (MCD) reports a negative Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) of -155.94, meaning negative book equity — the multiple itself is not meaningful for valuation. Meanwhile Airbnb (ABNB) reports 10.23, ranking against industry peers normally.

ABNB

Consumer Services industry group

10.23

Max
13.34
Q3
6.25
Median
2.50
Q1
1.07
Min
-5.73

MCD

Consumer Services industry group

-155.94

Max
13.34
Q3
6.25
Median
2.50
Q1
1.07
Min
-5.73
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)32.4322.89
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)6.167.31
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)10.23-155.94
Free Cash Flow Yield4.09%2.97%

Profitability

Return on Equity (TTM)

Airbnb (ABNB) reports Return on Equity (TTM) of 32.33% and can be ranked against industry peers; McDonald's (MCD) has no value available for this period, so a direct comparison isn’t possible.

ABNB

Consumer Services industry group

32.33%

Max
52.89%
Q3
29.23%
Median
12.95%
Q1
2.49%
Min
-22.60%

MCD

Consumer Services industry group

--

Max
52.89%
Q3
29.23%
Median
12.95%
Q1
2.49%
Min
-22.60%
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) at 31.62% keeps the most of each sales dollar — above its industry’s Net Profit Margin (TTM) range — and Airbnb (ABNB) at 19.90% also retains a top-quartile share.

ABNB

Consumer Services industry group

19.90%

Max
24.47%
Q3
12.45%
Median
6.19%
Q1
1.10%
Min
-15.48%

MCD

Consumer Services industry group

31.62%

Max
24.47%
Q3
12.45%
Median
6.19%
Q1
1.10%
Min
-15.48%
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 44.25% runs a top-quartile operating margin, while Airbnb (ABNB) at 3.21% operates in the bottom quartile.

ABNB

Consumer Services industry group

3.21%

Max
44.25%
Q3
19.86%
Median
11.37%
Q1
3.33%
Min
-20.31%

MCD

Consumer Services industry group

44.25%

Max
44.25%
Q3
19.86%
Median
11.37%
Q1
3.33%
Min
-20.31%
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)32.33%--
Return on Assets (TTM)6.25%13.56%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)19.90%31.62%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)3.21%44.25%
Gross Profit Margin (TTM)82.91%57.35%

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
1-Year Revenue Growth10.26%3.72%
3-Year Revenue CAGR13.38%5.06%

EPS Growth

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

EPS Growth at a Glance

SymbolABNBMCD
1-Year EPS Growth-74.94%4.92%
3-Year EPS CAGR-28.26%12.78%

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
3.05
Q3
1.69
Median
0.99
Q1
0.70
Min
0.20

MCD

Consumer Services industry group

1.14

Max
3.05
Q3
1.69
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) reports Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) of 0.33 and can be ranked against industry peers; McDonald's (MCD) has no value available for this period, so a direct comparison isn’t possible.

ABNB

Consumer Services industry group

0.33

Max
7.23
Q3
3.25
Median
1.27
Q1
0.34
Min
0.01

MCD

Consumer Services industry group

--

Max
7.23
Q3
3.25
Median
1.27
Q1
0.34
Min
0.01
Airbnb (ABNB) vs. McDonald's (MCD): A comparison of their Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) against the Consumer Services industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength at a Glance

SymbolABNBMCD
Current Ratio (MRQ)1.441.14
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)0.33--
Net Debt / EBITDA-3.623.61

Dividends

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 2.64%, ranking against industry peers normally.

ABNB

Consumer Services industry group

0.00%

Max
4.83%
Q3
1.99%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

MCD

Consumer Services industry group

2.64%

Max
4.83%
Q3
1.99%
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 59.85%, ranking against industry peers normally.

ABNB

Consumer Services industry group

0.00%

Max
81.13%
Q3
35.03%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

MCD

Consumer Services industry group

59.85%

Max
81.13%
Q3
35.03%
Median
0.00%
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.

Dividends at a Glance

SymbolABNBMCD
Dividend Yield (TTM)0.00%2.64%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)0.00%59.85%

Performance & Risk

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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.

Performance & Risk at a Glance

SymbolABNBMCD
1-Year Return-4.42%-7.43%
1-Year Volatility28.98%16.66%
Beta1.150.41
3-Month Avg. Volume3.65M3.64M