Canadian Imperial Bank Of Commerce (CM)vsMcDonald’s Corporation (MCD)
CM
Canadian Imperial Bank Of Commerce
$108.74
-0.69%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $106.24B
MCD
McDonald’s Corporation
$279.20
-1.08%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $195.37B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Canadian Imperial Bank Of Commerce generates 2% more annual revenue ($27.91B vs $27.45B). CM leads profitability with a 33.5% profit margin vs 31.6%. CM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.10. CM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
CM
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
MCD
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for CM.
Margin of Safety
-85.1%
Fair Value
$150.19
Current Price
$279.20
$129.01 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Keeps 34 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 44.7%
Large-cap with strong market position
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
16.7% revenue growth
Keeps 32 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 44.3%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 1.7B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CM
The strongest argument for CM centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 33.5% and operating margin at 44.7%. Revenue growth of 16.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 44.3%.
Bear Case : CM
The primary concerns for CM are PEG Ratio, Free Cash Flow, Altman Z-Score. Debt-to-equity of 2.66 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : MCD
The primary concerns for MCD are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CM profiles as a growth stock while MCD is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
CM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.30 — expect wider price swings.
CM is growing revenue faster at 16.7% — sustainability is the question.
MCD generates stronger free cash flow (1.7B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CM scores higher overall (73/100 vs 55/100), backed by strong 33.5% margins and 16.7% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Canadian Imperial Bank Of Commerce
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, a diversified financial institution, offers a variety of financial products and services to personal, commercial, public sector, and institutional clients in Canada, the United States, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
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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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