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 | $282.46 | $269.99 |
| Market cap | $281.81B | $72.21B |
| P/E ratio | 19.8 | 16.7 |
| ROE | 104.30% | 44.67% |
| Profit margin | 8.41% | 23.54% |
| Revenue growth | 5.70% | 6.50% |
| Dividend yield | 3.30% | 2.22% |
| Beta | 0.95 | 1.75 |
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 3.9× the market cap of RCL.
- RCL is cheaper on earnings (P/E 16.7 vs 19.8).
- HD earns a higher return on equity (104% vs 45%).
- RCL is growing revenue faster (6% vs 6%).
- HD has the higher dividend yield (3.30% vs 2.22%).
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.