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 | $269.76 | $21.24 |
| Market cap | $191.67B | $9.75B |
| P/E ratio | 22.2 | 17.1 |
| ROE | — | 29.53% |
| Profit margin | 31.62% | 5.66% |
| Revenue growth | 9.40% | 9.60% |
| Dividend yield | 2.76% | — |
| Beta | 0.41 | 1.91 |
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 19.7× the market cap of NCLH.
- NCLH is cheaper on earnings (P/E 17.1 vs 22.2).
- NCLH is growing revenue faster (10% vs 9%).
- MCD pays a dividend (2.76%) 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.