McDonald’s Corporation Total Liabilities
McDonald’s Corporation total liabilities. 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. See defensive interval ratio of McDonald’s Corporation to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Total Liabilities of McDonald’s Corporation (1985–2025)
Total liabilities of McDonald’s Corporation from 1985 to 2025. This chart illustrates how McDonald’s Corporation's total liabilities have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Check MCD asset liquidity ratio to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.
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 |
|---|---|---|
|
Qualcomm Incorporated
NASDAQ:QCOM
|
USA | $29.71 Billion |
|
Walt Disney Company
NYSE:DIS
|
USA | $87.90 Billion |
|
Toyota Motor Corporation
F:TOM
|
Germany | €62.35 Trillion |
|
IND.D.D.TEXT.UNSP.ADR 1/2
F:IXD2
|
Germany | €18.04 Billion |
|
PepsiCo Inc
NASDAQ:PEP
|
USA | $89.92 Billion |
|
Gilead Sciences Inc
NASDAQ:GILD
|
USA | $37.62 Billion |
|
Abbott Laboratories
NYSE:ABT
|
USA | $32.92 Billion |
|
Verizon Communications Inc
NYSE:VZ
|
USA | $304.99 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. For the complete balance sheet picture, see MCD total asset value.
Liquidity & Leverage Metrics
McDonald’s Corporation Total Liabilities Ratios Explained
McDonald’s Corporation total liabilities ratios compare its liabilities with its current assets, cash and shareholder equity.
| 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
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