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 | $271.97 | $323.27 |
| Market cap | $191.95B | $86.47B |
| P/E ratio | 21.5 | 19.1 |
| ROE | — | 41.29% |
| Profit margin | 32.38% | 23.79% |
| Revenue growth | 1.10% | 8.80% |
| Dividend yield | 2.84% | 1.86% |
| Beta | 0.43 | 1.86 |
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 2.2× the market cap of RCL.
- RCL is cheaper on earnings (P/E 19.1 vs 21.5).
- RCL is growing revenue faster (9% vs 1%).
- MCD has the higher dividend yield (2.84% vs 1.86%).
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.