McDonald’s Corporation (MCD) - Total Liabilities

Latest as of March 2026: $61.32 Billion USD

Based on the latest financial reports, McDonald’s Corporation (MCD) has total liabilities worth $61.32 Billion USD as of March 2026. Total liabilities represent everything the company owes to external parties, combining both current liabilities—like accounts payable, short-term debt, and accrued expenses—and non-current liabilities such as long-term debt, pension obligations, lease liabilities, and deferred tax liabilities. Explore how much of McDonald’s Corporation's assets are long-term investments to see how much of total assets are deployed in long-term investments.

McDonald’s Corporation - Total Liabilities Trend (1985–2025)

This chart illustrates how McDonald’s Corporation's total liabilities have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. For the complete balance sheet picture, see MCD asset base.

McDonald’s Corporation Competitors by Total Liabilities

The table below lists competitors of McDonald’s Corporation ranked by their total liabilities.

Company Country Total Liabilities
Commonwealth Bank of Australia
AU:CBA
Australia AU$1.37 Trillion
Abbott Laboratories
NYSE:ABT
USA $32.92 Billion
SIEMENS AG SP. ADR 1/ 1/2
F:SIEB
Germany €98.11 Billion
COMMONW.BK AUSTR.SP.ADRS
F:CWW0
Germany €1.33 Trillion
Reliance Industries Limited
LSE:RIGD
UK $-10.86 Trillion
Verizon Communications Inc.
F:BAC
Germany €304.99 Billion
Seagate Technology PLC
NASDAQ:STX
USA $7.80 Billion
Analog Devices Inc
NASDAQ:ADI
USA $14.87 Billion

Liability Composition Analysis (1985–2025)

This chart breaks down McDonald’s Corporation's total liabilities into key components over time: long-term debt, short-term debt, other current liabilities, and other non-current liabilities. Toggle between absolute values and percentage view to see how the composition has shifted. See McDonald’s Corporation balance sheet quality to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.

Liquidity & Leverage Metrics

Key Metrics Explained

Metric Value Description
Current Ratio 1.14 Measures ability to pay short-term obligations (Current Assets ÷ Current Liabilities)
Quick Ratio N/A More stringent measure of short-term liquidity ((Current Assets - Inventory) ÷ Current Liabilities)
Cash Ratio N/A Most conservative liquidity measure (Cash & Equivalents ÷ Current Liabilities)
Debt to Equity -47.69 Measures financial leverage (Total Liabilities ÷ Shareholder Equity)
Debt to Assets 1.02 Portion of assets financed with debt (Total Liabilities ÷ Total Assets)

Liability Trends Comparison

This chart compares key liability metrics across different time periods, showing how McDonald’s Corporation's debt structure has evolved. The comparison includes total liabilities, long-term debt, and current liabilities.

Annual Total Liabilities for McDonald’s Corporation (1985–2025)

The table below shows the annual total liabilities of McDonald’s Corporation from 1985 to 2025.

Year Total Liabilities Change
2025-12-31 $61.30 Billion +3.94%
2024-12-31 $58.98 Billion -3.08%
2023-12-31 $60.85 Billion +7.82%
2022-12-31 $56.44 Billion -3.45%
2021-12-31 $58.46 Billion -3.30%
2020-12-31 $60.45 Billion +8.49%
2019-12-31 $55.72 Billion +42.62%
2018-12-31 $39.07 Billion +5.39%
2017-12-31 $37.07 Billion +11.57%
2016-12-31 $33.23 Billion +7.71%
2015-12-31 $30.85 Billion +43.97%
2014-12-31 $21.43 Billion +3.94%
2013-12-31 $20.62 Billion +2.61%
2012-12-31 $20.09 Billion +8.03%
2011-12-31 $18.60 Billion +7.26%
2010-12-31 $17.34 Billion +7.10%
2009-12-31 $16.19 Billion +7.38%
2008-12-31 $15.08 Billion +6.85%
2007-12-31 $14.11 Billion +4.41%
2006-12-31 $13.52 Billion -8.94%
2005-12-31 $14.84 Billion +8.85%
2004-12-31 $13.64 Billion -1.59%
2003-12-31 $13.86 Billion +1.22%
2002-12-31 $13.69 Billion +4.93%
2001-12-31 $13.05 Billion +4.54%
2000-12-31 $12.48 Billion +10.01%
1999-12-31 $11.34 Billion +9.93%
1998-12-31 $10.32 Billion +9.90%
1997-12-31 $9.39 Billion +8.33%
1996-12-31 $8.67 Billion +25.83%
1995-12-31 $6.89 Billion +9.63%
1994-12-31 $6.28 Billion +15.79%
1993-12-31 $5.43 Billion -6.26%
1992-12-31 $5.79 Billion -11.13%
1991-12-31 $6.51 Billion +0.44%
1990-12-31 $6.49 Billion +15.29%
1989-12-31 $5.62 Billion +18.52%
1988-12-31 $4.75 Billion +16.75%
1987-12-31 $4.06 Billion +15.47%
1986-12-31 $3.52 Billion +23.24%
1985-12-31 $2.86 Billion --

About McDonald’s Corporation

NYSE:MCD USA Restaurants
Market Cap
$176.60 Billion
Market Cap Rank
#128 Global
#74 in USA
Share Price
$248.56
Change (1 day)
-3.47%
52-Week Range
$248.56 - $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