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Sifting through countless of stocks in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry can be tedious, and sometimes two stocks are just too similar to judge which is the better investment. If you’re on the fence about investing in Choice Hotels International, Inc. or Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. because you’re not sure how they measure up, it’s important to compare them on a few factors before making your decision.
Read on to learn how Choice Hotels International, Inc. and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. compare based on key financial metrics to determine which better meets your investment needs.
About Choice Hotels International, Inc. and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.
Choice Hotels International, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a hotel franchisor in the United States and internationally. It operates through Hotel Franchising & Management and Corporate & Other segments. The company franchises lodging properties under the Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Quality, Clarion, Clarion Pointe, Sleep Inn, Ascend Hotel Collection, Econo Lodge, Rodeway Inn, MainStay Suites, Suburban Studios, WoodSpring Suites, Everhome Suites, Cambria Hotels, Radisson Blu, Radisson RED, Radisson, Park Plaza, Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Radisson Inn & Suites, Park Inn by Radisson, Radisson Individuals, and Radisson Collection brand names. Choice Hotels International, Inc. was founded in 1939 and is headquartered in North Bethesda, Maryland.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a cruise company in North America, Europe, the Asia-Pacific, and internationally. It operates the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands. The company’s brands provide accommodations, multiple dining venues, bars and lounges, spa, casino, and retail shopping areas and entertainment choices, as well as shore excursions at each port, air transportation, and hotel packages. It offers itineraries to destinations, including Europe, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, South America, Africa, Canada, Bermuda, Caribbean, Alaska, and Hawaii. Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. was founded in 1966 and is based in Miami, Florida.
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As of April 1, 2025, Choice Hotels International, Inc. had a $6.2 billion market capitalization, compared to the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure median of $2.1 million. Choice Hotels International, Inc.’s stock is down 5.6% in 2025, up 0.6% in the previous five trading days and up 5.06% in the past year.
Currently, Choice Hotels International, Inc.’s price-earnings ratio is 21.4. Choice Hotels International, Inc.’s trailing 12-month revenue is $791.2 million with a 37.9% net profit margin. Year-over-year quarterly sales growth most recently was 6.9%. Analysts expect adjusted earnings to reach $7.085 per share for the current fiscal year. Choice Hotels International, Inc. currently has a 0.9% dividend yield.
As of April 1, 2025, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. had a $8.4 billion market cap, putting it in the 78th percentile of all stocks. Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.’s stock is down 24.2% in 2025, down 3.6% in the previous five trading days and down 8.94% in the past year.
Currently, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.’s price-earnings ratio is 10.1. Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.’s trailing 12-month revenue is $9.5 billion with a 9.6% net profit margin. Year-over-year quarterly sales growth most recently was 6.2%. Analysts expect adjusted earnings to reach $2.083 per share for the current fiscal year. Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. does not currently pay a dividend.
How We Compare Choice Hotels International, Inc. and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. Stock Grades
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