On the filings, McDonald's (MCD) is the stronger stock right now — higher on our blended fundamentals-plus-verdict read, and we currently rate it HOLD.
Cheap, cash-rich franchise throwing off ~15% FCF yield — but traffic is bleeding and equity is eroding, so own it, don't chase it.
Elite franchise margins and steady cash flow, but ~5% growth at its multiple leaves little upside — a quality hold, not a buy.
| Metric | WEN | MCD |
|---|---|---|
| Fundamentals score | 57 | 69 |
| Revenue growth (YoY) | -3.1% | +3.7% |
| Net income growth (YoY) | -15.1% | +4.1% |
| Net margin | 7.6% | 31.9% |
| Return on equity | 140.6% | — |
| ROIC (est.) | 9.4% | — |
| Liabilities / Equity | 41.23 | — |
| Piotroski F-score | 4 / 9 | 5 / 9 |
Bold green = the stronger figure. All rows derive from SEC XBRL filings — no market-price data on this page.
AI-generated analysis, produced by our proprietary engine from SEC filing data.
Investment recommendation produced by TENK/calls (tenkcalls.com), Luxembourg. Completed Jun 30, 2026, 6:03 AM ET. Ratings & methodology: definitions · All recommendations to date: track record · Conflicts: disclosures. Not investment advice.
AI-generated analysis, produced by our proprietary engine from SEC filing data.
Investment recommendation produced by TENK/calls (tenkcalls.com), Luxembourg. Completed Jun 18, 2026, 7:22 PM ET. Ratings & methodology: definitions · All recommendations to date: track record · Conflicts: disclosures. Not investment advice.
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