AMZN vs RCL
By Alex · Tickerpine
Amazon.com, Inc. vs Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | AMZN | RCL |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $249.67 | $242.70 |
| Market cap | $2.69T | $64.91B |
| P/E ratio | 20.1 | 15.0 |
| ROE | 30.56% | 44.67% |
| Profit margin | 17.44% | 23.54% |
| Revenue growth | 19.60% | 6.50% |
| Dividend yield | — | 2.47% |
| Beta | 1.44 | 1.75 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
AMZN vs RCL in plain English
- AMZN is the bigger company — about 41.5× the market cap of RCL.
- RCL is cheaper on earnings (P/E 15.0 vs 20.1).
- RCL earns a higher return on equity (45% vs 31%).
- AMZN is growing revenue faster (20% vs 6%).
- RCL pays a dividend (2.47%) while the other effectively doesn't.
How would $1,000 have done in each?
AMZN return calculator
See what $1,000 in Amazon.com, Inc. would be worth today.
RCL return calculator
See what $1,000 in Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.