BKNG vs RCL
By Alex · Tickerpine
Booking Holdings Inc. vs Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | BKNG | RCL |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $181.46 | $318.13 |
| Market cap | $140.61B | $85.32B |
| P/E ratio | 23.9 | 19.4 |
| ROE | — | 49.58% |
| Profit margin | 22.23% | 24.36% |
| Revenue growth | 16.20% | 11.30% |
| Dividend yield | 0.89% | 1.57% |
| Beta | 1.09 | 1.78 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
BKNG vs RCL in plain English
- BKNG is the bigger company — about 1.6× the market cap of RCL.
- RCL is cheaper on earnings (P/E 19.4 vs 23.9).
- BKNG is growing revenue faster (16% vs 11%).
- RCL has the higher dividend yield (1.57% vs 0.89%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
BKNG return calculator
See what $1,000 in Booking Holdings 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.