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 | $236.50 | $14.61 |
| Market cap | $167.36B | $6.71B |
| P/E ratio | 19.2 | 8.9 |
| ROE | — | 36.73% |
| Profit margin | 31.72% | 7.49% |
| Revenue growth | 3.70% | 4.90% |
| Dividend yield | 3.26% | — |
| Beta | 0.41 | 1.88 |
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 24.9× the market cap of NCLH.
- NCLH is cheaper on earnings (P/E 8.9 vs 19.2).
- NCLH is growing revenue faster (5% vs 4%).
- MCD pays a dividend (3.26%) 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.