Brookfield Business Corp (BBUC)vsMcDonald’s Corporation (MCD)
BBUC
Brookfield Business Corp
$30.85
-8.21%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $6.96B
MCD
McDonald’s Corporation
$275.75
-2.80%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $195.92B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Brookfield Business Corp generates 0% more annual revenue ($27.46B vs $27.45B). MCD leads profitability with a 31.6% profit margin vs -0.1%. MCD earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C-).
BBUC
Hold43
out of 100
Grade: D
MCD
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+88.8%
Fair Value
$324.96
Current Price
$30.85
$294.11 discount
Margin of Safety
-74.8%
Fair Value
$157.74
Current Price
$275.75
$118.01 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 32 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 45.3%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 1.7B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
ROE of 2.4% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 4.5%
Currently unprofitable
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BBUC
The strongest argument for BBUC centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : MCD
The strongest argument for MCD centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 31.6% and operating margin at 45.3%.
Bear Case : BBUC
The primary concerns for BBUC are Return on Equity, Revenue Growth, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : MCD
The primary concerns for MCD are Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BBUC profiles as a turnaround stock while MCD is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
BBUC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.38 — expect wider price swings.
MCD is growing revenue faster at 9.4% — sustainability is the question.
MCD generates stronger free cash flow (1.7B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
MCD scores higher overall (55/100 vs 43/100), backed by strong 31.6% margins. BBUC offers better value entry with a 88.8% margin of safety. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Brookfield Business Corp
INDUSTRIALS · CONGLOMERATES · USA
Brookfield Business Corporation focuses on healthcare, construction and wastewater services in the United States, Europe, Australia, the United Kingdom, Canada and Brazil. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
McDonald’s Corporation
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RESTAURANTS · USA
McDonald's Corporation is an American fast food company, founded in 1940 as a restaurant operated by Richard and Maurice McDonald, in San Bernardino, California, United States. They rechristened their business as a hamburger stand, and later turned the company into a franchise, with the Golden Arches logo being introduced in 1953 at a location in Phoenix, Arizona.
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