McDonald's India, subsidiary of the Chicago-headquartered fast food giant - McDonald's Corp., finally reported net profit for the FY2017-18 after 22 years of business in India.
According to its latest filings with the Registrar of Companies of India, the company reported a net profit of INR 65.2 lakhs (approx. USD 93,083) compared to net loss of INR 305 crore (approx. USD 43,549,638) a year ago. The company further said in its filing that it has not only been able to stem further erosion of its net worth, its also been able to successfully reverse the trend of erosion through the infusion of fresh capital.
Recording a y-o-y growth of ~8%, the company reported a total income of INR 119.60 crore earned mostly through royalty income. This revival happened amidst a long-drawn legal dispute with one of its key licensee partners.
McDonald’s entered India in 1996 and since then has reported an accumulated loss of ~INR 421 crore.
McDonald's operates in the country through a master franchisee structure with its two partners – Connaught Plaza Restaurants (CPRL) and Westlife Development.
According to analysts, with the total sales of quick-service restaurants in India expected to reach $21.6 billion by 2022 after growing by 9.2%, the company can further improve its performance in India in the years ahead. Further, with the western fast food market accounting for just 1.3% of the overall eating-out market, it is expected to grow the fastest -- by 13.4% to reach $1.8 billion in 2022.
The eating-out market in India, which is dominated by disorganized players, is expected to reach $131 billion by 2022.
It is expected that a price bounce should occur soon.
The Stochastic Oscillator shows that the ticker has stayed in the oversold zone for 10 days. The price of this ticker is presumed to bounce back soon, since the longer the ticker stays in the oversold zone, the more promptly an upward trend is expected.
Following a +1.27% 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where MCD advanced for three days, in 136 of 320 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 43%.
MCD may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on August 18, 2026. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on MCD as a result. In 43 of 88 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 49%.
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for MCD turned negative on August 25, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 45 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In 23 of the 45 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at 51%.
MCD moved below its 50-day moving average on August 25, 2026 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend.
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where MCD declined for three days, the price rose further in 50 of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 43%.
The Aroon Indicator for MCD entered a downward trend on September 11, 2026. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is 7 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating very strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of 19 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly undervalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (0.000) is normal, around the industry mean (5.553). P/E Ratio (20.514) is within average values for comparable stocks, (39.610). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (2.180) is also within normal values, averaging (1.640). Dividend Yield (0.030) settles around the average of (0.029) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (6.506) is also within normal values, averaging (2.744).
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is 63 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating fairly steady price growth. MCD’s price grows at a lower rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is 68 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. MCD’s unstable profits reported over time resulted in significant Drawdowns within these last five years. A stable profit reduces stock drawdown and volatility. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 85, placing this stock better than average.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is 69 (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows
an operator of food restaurant chain
Industry Restaurants