Direct Answer
SEC EDGAR classifies McDonald's under SIC code 5812 (Retail-Eating Places). Among Swoopr's S&P 500 Equal Weight companies, 30 others share that classification; by latest reported revenue, McDonald's ranks 1 of 31. A filing classification is a starting point: a company's real competitors depend on its segments, which its 10-K describes.
How Does McDonald's Compare With Its Peers?
| Company | Revenue (latest FY) | Revenue growth | Operating margin | Net margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's (MCD) | $26.9 billion FY2025 | 3.7% | 46.1% | 31.9% |
| Aramark (ARMK) | $18.5 billion FY2025 | 6.4% | 4.3% | 1.8% |
| Darden Restaurants (DRI) | $13.2 billion FY2026 | 9.4% | 12.0% | 9.1% |
| Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) | $11.9 billion FY2025 | 5.4% | 16.2% | 12.9% |
| Yum China Holdings Inc. (YUMC) | $11.8 billion FY2025 | 4.4% | 10.9% | 7.9% |
| Yum! Brands (YUM) | $8.2 billion FY2025 | 8.8% | 31.3% | 19.0% |
| Texas Roadhouse Inc. (TXRH) | $5.9 billion FY2025 | 9.4% | 8.1% | 6.9% |
| Bloomin' Brands Inc. (BLMN) | $4.0 billion FY2025 | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc. (PLAY) | $2.1 billion FY2026 | -1.4% | 4.1% | -2.3% |
| Jack In The Box Inc. (JACK) | $1.5 billion FY2025 | -6.7% | -1.2% | -5.5% |
| First Watch Restaurant Group Inc. (FWRG) | $1.2 billion FY2025 | 20.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% |
| Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Inc. (RRGB) | $1.2 billion FY2025 | -3.1% | 0.2% | -1.9% |
| CAVA Group Inc. (CAVA) | $1.2 billion FY2025 | 22.4% | 4.7% | 5.4% |
| Dine Brands Global Inc. (DIN) | $879 million FY2025 | 8.2% | n/a | 1.9% |
| The ONE Group Hospitality Inc. (STKS) | $806 million FY2025 | 19.7% | 1.0% | -11.4% |
| Portillo's Inc. (PTLO) | $732 million FY2025 | 3.0% | 6.0% | 2.9% |
| Wingstop Inc. (WING) | $697 million FY2025 | 11.4% | 25.7% | 25.0% |
| Sweetgreen Inc. (SG) | $679 million FY2025 | 0.4% | -20.5% | -19.7% |
| Noodles & Company (NDLS) | $495 million FY2025 | 0.4% | -6.4% | -8.6% |
| El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc. (LOCO) | $490 million FY2025 | 3.6% | 8.6% | 5.4% |
| Biglari Holdings Inc. (BH) | $395 million FY2025 | 9.2% | n/a | -9.5% |
| Kura Sushi USA Inc. (KRUS) | $283 million FY2025 | 18.9% | -1.7% | -0.7% |
| RCI Hospitality Holdings Inc. (RICK) | $279 million FY2025 | -5.5% | 10.8% | 3.9% |
| GEN Restaurant Group Inc. (GENK) | $213 million FY2025 | 2.0% | -9.4% | -1.4% |
| Flanigan's Enterprises Inc. (BDL) | $205 million FY2025 | 9.6% | 4.3% | 2.5% |
| Ark Restaurants Corp. (ARKR) | $166 million FY2025 | -9.7% | -2.5% | -6.9% |
| Nathan's Famous Inc. (NATH) | $162 million FY2026 | 9.4% | 18.6% | 12.4% |
| Good Times Restaurants Inc. (GTIM) | $142 million FY2025 | -0.5% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| LiveOne Inc. (LVO) | $77 million FY2026 | -32.6% | -20.1% | -27.5% |
| BT Brands Inc. (BTBD) | $13 million FY2025 | -9.0% | -2.7% | -5.1% |
| Reborn Coffee Inc. (REBN) | $8 million FY2025 | 36.5% | -71.6% | -112.9% |
Revenue growth compares each company's latest fiscal year with the one before. Fiscal years do not always end on the same date, so treat close comparisons with care.
How Does McDonald's Rank Among All SEC Filers in Its Industry Code?
31 companies with annual reports in Swoopr's SEC dataset share SIC code 5812 (Retail-Eating Places), a wider group than the S&P 500 Equal Weight companies above. Ranks run from 1 (highest) and use each company's latest fiscal year, in U.S. dollars.
| Measure | McDonald's | Median of filers | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $26.9 billion | $732 million | 1 of 31 |
| Revenue growth | 3.7% | 4.4% | 17 of 31 |
| Operating margin | 46.1% | 4.1% | 1 of 29 |
| Net margin | 31.9% | 1.6% | 1 of 31 |
A SIC code reflects the filer's main business as the SEC records it, so the group mixes companies of very different size; the median is a better guide than the average, and a rank near the top by revenue says nothing about quality.
Where These Numbers Come From
Every figure on this page is a value McDonald's reported in its own SEC filings, read from the SEC's XBRL data (accession 0000063908-26-000035 for fiscal year 2025). Ratios are computed from those reported values. Figures were retrieved on October 7, 2026; a later amendment or a new annual report can change them, and the filing itself always takes precedence over this summary.
Each fiscal year is labeled by the calendar year in which it ended, so a company that names the same period differently in its own filings (many retailers whose year ends in January) may use another label. A year is left out of the table when the SEC data set holds no value for it. A figure shown as "Not reported" means the company did not file a value under the standard tag Swoopr reads, not that the amount was zero. This page is educational and describes reported history only; it is not a forecast or a recommendation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are McDonald's's competitors?
Companies sharing McDonald's's SEC classification (SIC code 5812 (Retail-Eating Places)) include Aramark (ARMK), Darden Restaurants (DRI), Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG), Yum China Holdings Inc. (YUMC), Yum! Brands (YUM). Its 10-K names the competitors it considers most relevant.
How does McDonald's compare with its peers on margins?
McDonald's's fiscal 2025 operating margin was 46.1%, against a peer median of 3.2%.
How are these peers chosen?
By the SEC Standard Industrial Classification code each company files under, within Swoopr's S&P 500 Equal Weight company set, falling back to the two-digit major group when fewer than two companies share the exact code. Classification codes are broad, so read the peer list as a screen, not a verdict.
How does McDonald's rank among all companies in its SEC industry?
Among 31 SEC filers under SIC code 5812, McDonald's ranks 1 by latest revenue, and 1 of 29 by operating margin (46.1% against a median of 4.1%).