MCD vs RCL
By Alex · Tickerpine
McDonald's Corporation vs Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | MCD | RCL |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $236.50 | $242.70 |
| Market cap | $167.36B | $64.91B |
| P/E ratio | 19.2 | 15.0 |
| ROE | — | 44.67% |
| Profit margin | 31.72% | 23.54% |
| Revenue growth | 3.70% | 6.50% |
| Dividend yield | 3.26% | 2.47% |
| Beta | 0.41 | 1.75 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
MCD vs RCL in plain English
- MCD is the bigger company — about 2.6× the market cap of RCL.
- RCL is cheaper on earnings (P/E 15.0 vs 19.2).
- RCL is growing revenue faster (6% vs 4%).
- MCD has the higher dividend yield (3.26% vs 2.47%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
MCD return calculator
See what $1,000 in McDonald's Corporation 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.