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 | $269.76 | $318.13 |
| Market cap | $191.67B | $85.32B |
| P/E ratio | 22.2 | 19.4 |
| ROE | — | 49.58% |
| Profit margin | 31.62% | 24.36% |
| Revenue growth | 9.40% | 11.30% |
| Dividend yield | 2.76% | 1.57% |
| Beta | 0.41 | 1.78 |
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 19.4 vs 22.2).
- RCL is growing revenue faster (11% vs 9%).
- MCD has the higher dividend yield (2.76% vs 1.57%).
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.