HD vs RCL
By Alex · Tickerpine
The Home Depot, Inc. vs Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | HD | RCL |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $337.88 | $301.79 |
| Market cap | $336.91B | $80.71B |
| P/E ratio | 24.0 | 18.8 |
| ROE | 128.38% | 44.67% |
| Profit margin | 8.41% | 23.54% |
| Revenue growth | 4.80% | 6.50% |
| Dividend yield | 2.76% | 1.64% |
| Beta | 0.96 | 1.78 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
HD vs RCL in plain English
- HD is the bigger company — about 4.2× the market cap of RCL.
- RCL is cheaper on earnings (P/E 18.8 vs 24.0).
- HD earns a higher return on equity (128% vs 45%).
- RCL is growing revenue faster (6% vs 5%).
- HD has the higher dividend yield (2.76% vs 1.64%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
HD return calculator
See what $1,000 in The Home Depot, 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.