McDonald’s Corporation - Asset Resilience Ratio

Latest as of December 2025: 1.30%

McDonald’s Corporation (MCD) has an Asset Resilience Ratio of 1.30% as of December 2025. The Asset Resilience Ratio measures the percentage of a company's total assets that are held in liquid form (cash and short-term investments). This metric indicates how well-positioned the company is to handle unexpected financial challenges, economic downturns, or strategic opportunities without requiring external financing.

Liquid Assets

$774.00 Million
Cash + Short-term Investments

Total Assets

$59.52 Billion
All company assets

Resilience Assessment

Low
Financial Resilience Level

Asset Resilience Ratio Trend (2009–2025)

This chart shows how McDonald’s Corporation's Asset Resilience Ratio has changed over time. Check McDonald’s Corporation (MCD) strategic asset index to assess the company's strategic physical and investment asset allocation.

Liquid Assets Composition Over Time

This chart breaks down McDonald’s Corporation's liquid assets into cash & equivalents and short-term investments, showing how the composition has evolved over time. For market capitalisation and broader financial context, see McDonald’s Corporation (MCD) total market value.

Current Liquid Assets Breakdown

Component Amount % of Total Assets
Cash & Equivalents $774.00 Million 1.3%
Short-term Investments $0.00 0%
Total Liquid Assets $774.00 Million 1.30%

Asset Resilience Insights

  • Limited Liquidity: McDonald’s Corporation maintains only 1.30% of assets in liquid form.
  • This low level may indicate efficient asset utilization but could pose risks during economic downturns.
  • The company primarily holds liquidity in cash and equivalents rather than short-term investments.

McDonald’s Corporation Industry Peers by Asset Resilience Ratio

Compare McDonald’s Corporation's asset resilience ratio with other companies in the same industry.

Company Industry Asset Resilience Ratio
Sapphire Foods India Limited
NSE:SAPPHIRE
Restaurants 0.10%
HAIDILAO INT.HLDG LTD
F:8HI
Restaurants 11.89%
Papa John's International Inc
NASDAQ:PZZA
Restaurants 0.04%
El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc
NASDAQ:LOCO
Restaurants 0.00%
Oriental Kopi Holdings Berhad
KLSE:0338
Restaurants 41.08%
XiAn Catering Co Ltd
SHE:000721
Restaurants -23.22%
Cloud Live Technology Group Co Ltd
SHE:002306
Restaurants 0.11%
Tofu Restaurant Co Ltd
TWO:2752
Restaurants 15.30%

Annual Asset Resilience Ratio for McDonald’s Corporation (2009–2025)

The table below shows the annual Asset Resilience Ratio data for McDonald’s Corporation.

Year Asset Resilience Ratio (%) Liquid Assets Total Assets Change
2025-12-31 1.30% $774.00 Million $59.52 Billion -0.67pp
2024-12-31 1.97% $1.08 Billion $55.18 Billion -6.20pp
2023-12-31 8.16% $4.58 Billion $56.15 Billion +3.04pp
2022-12-31 5.12% $2.58 Billion $50.44 Billion -3.62pp
2021-12-31 8.74% $4.71 Billion $53.85 Billion -0.27pp
2020-12-31 9.02% $4.75 Billion $52.63 Billion +7.10pp
2019-12-31 1.92% $912.50 Million $47.51 Billion -1.24pp
2018-12-31 3.16% $1.04 Billion $32.81 Billion -4.13pp
2017-12-31 7.29% $2.46 Billion $33.80 Billion +2.88pp
2016-12-31 4.41% $1.37 Billion $31.02 Billion --
2015-12-31 0.00% $0.00 $37.94 Billion --
2014-12-31 0.00% $0.00 $34.28 Billion --
2013-12-31 0.00% $0.00 $36.63 Billion --
2012-12-31 0.00% $0.00 $35.39 Billion --
2011-12-31 0.00% $0.00 $32.99 Billion --
2010-12-31 0.00% $0.00 $31.98 Billion --
2009-12-31 0.00% $0.00 $30.22 Billion --
pp = percentage points

About McDonald’s Corporation

NYSE:MCD USA Restaurants
Market Cap
$190.66 Billion
Market Cap Rank
#108 Global
#66 in USA
Share Price
$268.34
Change (1 day)
+1.17%
52-Week Range
$262.80 - $341.06
All Time High
$341.06
About

McDonald's Corporation owns, operates, and franchises restaurants under the McDonald's brand in the United States and internationally. It offers food and beverages, including hamburgers and cheeseburgers, various chicken sandwiches, fries, shakes, frozen desserts, sundaes, soft serve cones, cookies, pies, soft drinks, coffee, and other beverages; and full or limited breakfast, as well as sells va… Read more