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 | $248.46 | $276.48 |
| Market cap | $175.82B | $73.95B |
| P/E ratio | 20.2 | 17.1 |
| ROE | — | 44.67% |
| Profit margin | 31.72% | 23.54% |
| Revenue growth | 3.70% | 6.50% |
| Dividend yield | 3.11% | 2.17% |
| Beta | 0.45 | 1.82 |
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 2.4× the market cap of RCL.
- RCL is cheaper on earnings (P/E 17.1 vs 20.2).
- RCL is growing revenue faster (6% vs 4%).
- MCD has the higher dividend yield (3.11% vs 2.17%).
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.