Floor & Decor Holdings Inc (FND)vsRoyal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (RCL)
FND
Floor & Decor Holdings Inc
$47.55
-1.72%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $5.15B
RCL
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd
$298.30
+0.80%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $75.41B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd generates 296% more annual revenue ($18.68B vs $4.71B). RCL leads profitability with a 23.5% profit margin vs 4.9%. RCL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.95. RCL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
FND
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
RCL
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+13.8%
Fair Value
$79.98
Current Price
$47.55
$32.43 discount
Margin of Safety
-62.1%
Fair Value
$205.84
Current Price
$298.30
$92.46 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 53.4% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Every $100 of equity generates 43 in profit
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 24 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Strong operational efficiency at 27.1%
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
3.0% revenue growth
4.9% margin — thin
Earnings declined 4.6%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FND
The strongest argument for FND centers on EPS Growth, Price/Book.
Bull Case : RCL
The strongest argument for RCL centers on Return on Equity, Market Cap, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 23.5% and operating margin at 27.1%. PEG of 0.95 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : FND
The primary concerns for FND are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Profit Margin. Thin 4.9% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : RCL
The primary concerns for RCL are EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow, Altman Z-Score. Debt-to-equity of 2.30 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FND profiles as a value stock while RCL is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
RCL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.82 — expect wider price swings.
RCL is growing revenue faster at 6.5% — sustainability is the question.
FND generates stronger free cash flow (96M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
RCL scores higher overall (64/100 vs 53/100), backed by strong 23.5% margins. Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Floor & Decor Holdings Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · HOME IMPROVEMENT RETAIL · USA
Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc. is a multi-channel specialty retailer of hard surface flooring and related accessories. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
Visit Website →Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · TRAVEL SERVICES · USA
Royal Caribbean Group, formerly known as Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., is an American global cruise holding company incorporated in Liberia and based in Miami, Florida, US.
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