MCD vs NCLH
By Alex · Tickerpine
McDonald's Corporation vs Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | MCD | NCLH |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $271.97 | $17.96 |
| Market cap | $191.95B | $8.25B |
| P/E ratio | 21.5 | 9.9 |
| ROE | — | 31.18% |
| Profit margin | 32.38% | 8.20% |
| Revenue growth | 1.10% | 0.30% |
| Dividend yield | 2.84% | 0.00% |
| Beta | 0.43 | 1.96 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
MCD vs NCLH in plain English
- MCD is the bigger company — about 23.3× the market cap of NCLH.
- NCLH is cheaper on earnings (P/E 9.9 vs 21.5).
- MCD is growing revenue faster (1% vs 0%).
- MCD pays a dividend (2.84%) while the other effectively doesn't.
How would $1,000 have done in each?
MCD return calculator
See what $1,000 in McDonald's Corporation would be worth today.
NCLH return calculator
See what $1,000 in Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.