Non-Current Liabilities

Finance Lease Liabilities (Total)

McDonald's Finance Lease Liabilities (Total) increased by 32.1% to $2.35B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Over 2 years (FY 2023 to FY 2025), Finance Lease Liabilities (Total) shows an upward trend with a 22.2% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Liabilities
CategoryLeverage
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2023
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 24, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase indicates higher reliance on lease-based financing for long-term assets, which increases fixed financial obligations and leverage ratios.

Detailed definition

This represents the present value of future lease payments for assets where the lease term covers a major part of the as...

Peer comparison

Comparable to debt obligations, this metric is analyzed alongside long-term borrowings to assess the total capital structure and financial risk profile of peer energy companies.

Metric ID: finance_lease_liabilities_total

Historical Data

3 periods
 Q4 '23Q4 '24Q4 '25
Value$1.58B$1.78B$2.35B
QoQ Change+13.0%+32.1%
YoY Change+13.0%+32.1%
Range$1.58B$2.35B
Avg YoY Growth+22.6%
Median YoY Growth+22.6%
Current Streak2+ quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is McDonald's's finance lease liabilities (total)?
McDonald's (MCD) reported finance lease liabilities (total) of $2.35B in Q4 2025.
What is the long-term trend for McDonald's's finance lease liabilities (total)?
Over 2 years (2023 to 2025), McDonald's's finance lease liabilities (total) has grown at a 22.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.58B to $2.35B.
What does finance lease liabilities (total) mean?
The total present value of future payments for leased assets that are essentially treated as debt-financed purchases.