SBUX vs RCL
By Alex · Tickerpine
Starbucks Corporation vs Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | SBUX | RCL |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $102.69 | $280.60 |
| Market cap | $117.07B | $75.05B |
| P/E ratio | 59.4 | 17.3 |
| ROE | — | 44.67% |
| Profit margin | 5.17% | 23.54% |
| Revenue growth | -1.40% | 6.50% |
| Dividend yield | 2.45% | 2.14% |
| Beta | 0.97 | 1.82 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
SBUX vs RCL in plain English
- SBUX is the bigger company — about 1.6× the market cap of RCL.
- RCL is cheaper on earnings (P/E 17.3 vs 59.4).
- RCL is growing revenue faster (6% vs -1%).
- SBUX has the higher dividend yield (2.45% vs 2.14%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
SBUX return calculator
See what $1,000 in Starbucks 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.